Elections Office - Cayman Islands

Latest Voter Registration Numbers

03-Feb-2021

The Elections Office published the Revised Register of Electors on Wednesday, 3 February 2021. Subject to objections or claims raised during the revision period, this list will be used in the next General Election.

The revised list contains 23,647 voters which represents an overall increase of 2,421 or 11.4% over the list used for the April 2017 General Election. In comparison to the 1 January 2021 Official list of Electors, a total of 1,406 new voters were added.

The Electoral District of Newlands saw the highest increase in registered voters (18.4% compared to April 2017). While, Cayman Brac East’s Revised Register of Electors reduced by 1.2% compared to April 2017.

The table below outlines how the February 2021 Revised Register of Electors compares to the April 2017 Official Register of Electors by Electoral District.

Electoral District	1 Apr 2017 Official Register	4 Feb 2021 Revised Register	Increase / Decrease	% Increase / Decrease
Bodden Town East	1,513	1,662	149	9.8%
Bodden Town West	1,441	1,593	152	10.5%
Newlands	1,256	1,487	231	18.4%
Savannah	1,336	1,467	131	9.8%
Cayman Brac East	484	478	(6)	-1.2%
Cayman Brac West & Little Cayman	578	587	9	1.6%
George Town Central	1,257	1,411	154	12.3%
George Town East	1,267	1,461	194	15.3%
George Town North	1,155	1,305	150	13.0%
George Town South	1,209	1,332	123	10.2%
George Town West	1,227	1,292	65	5.3%
Prospect	1,175	1,346	171	14.6%
Red Bay	1,175	1,320	145	12.3%
West Bay Central	1,057	1,182	125	11.8%
West Bay North	1,123	1,309	186	16.6%
West Bay South	1,340	1,538	198	14.8%
West Bay West	1,225	1,272	47	3.8%
East End	692	769	77	11.1%
North Side	716	836	120	16.8%
Total	21,226	23,647	2,421	11.4%

The Supervisor of Elections, Wesley Howell gave heartfelt thanks to the district Registering Officers and the Elections Office team who worked hard to process all application forms and change of details forms that were received.

“The Registering Officers and Elections Office team were fantastic as they delivered an efficient and professional service, answering countless telephone calls and assisting hundreds of persons with the important step of registering to vote. Especially on the last day for voter registration (20 January) when a total of 506 new voter application forms and 256 change of details forms were received, 392 of which were delivered in person. I am very thankful to work with these outstanding public servants,” said Mr. Howell.

The next deadline to register to vote is 1 April 2021. Those who register on or before this date will be added to the Register of Electors that becomes official on 1 July 2021. These persons registering after midnight on 20 January 2021 will not be able to vote in the May 2021 General Election. Information on how to register to vote is available at elections.ky.

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Issuing of Writs Sets Stage for General Election

09-Dec-2020

His Excellency the Governor, Martyn Roper, today (Wednesday, 9 December) issued writs to 19 Returning Officers, setting the stage for conducting the General Election next year.

With almost five months to go before Election Day, the Governor presented the writs to the Returning Officers and Deputy Returning Officers in the presence of senior Elections Office officials, including Supervisor Wesley Howell.

Addressing those in attendance, the Governor reflected on the landmark nature of the 2021 General Election. “This is the first Cayman Islands General Election during my tenure as Governor. It is of historical significance given the recent constitutional amendments as the first General Election where voters are electing Members of Parliament. The metaphorical starting gun has now been fired for May 2021’s election,” said Mr. Roper.

“The Cayman Islands Elections Office has a proud history of conducting well run Elections that are free and fair, in line with international best practice. These elections will build further on that record. The role of the Returning Officers and Deputy Returning Officers is crucial. I thank them for their outstanding service to our communities.”

Returning Officers are responsible for the organisation and conduct of elections in their respective districts. Writs are the documents the Governor issues to the Returning Officers commanding them to conduct an election in accordance with Section 28(2) of the Elections Law (2017 Revision).

In accordance with the 2021 General Elections Programme, Nomination Day will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. The General Elections is to be held in the 19 electoral districts on Wednesday, 26 May 2021.

These writs will be returned to the Governor following the election with the name of the candidate who has been elected to serve in that electoral district.

Editors Notes

The remaining election activities are outlined below.

Action	Date
Notice of Nominations	Monday, 22 March 2021
Dissolution of the Legislative Assembly	Monday, 29 March 2021
Proclamation Declaring General Elections	Monday, 29 March 2021
Nomination Day	Wednesday, 31 March 2021
Election Day	Wednesday, 26 May 2021
Elections returns served on the Governor and return of the writs	Monday, 31 May 2021

A list of the 19 Returning Officers and the electoral districts are listed below.

Electoral District	Returning Officer
West Bay North	Nathania Shakira Sarita Pearson
West Bay West	Dale James Ramoon
West Bay South	Delano Oliver Solomon
West Bay Central	Antoinette Yvette Johnson
George Town South	Philip Antoinio Barnes
George Town West	Debbie-Ann Lovida Whittaker
George Town East	Shirley Lynn Whittaker
George Town Central	Tamara Danille Hurlston
George Town North	Philip Martin Jackson
Red Bay	Ida Jane Ebanks
Prospect	Judith Grace Witter
Bodden Town East	Lyneth Alynta Monteith
Bodden Town West	Haroon Lloyd Pandohie
Savannah	Kim Ann Bullings
Newlands	Tristaca Lynn Ebanks
East End	Melinda Natasha Montemayor
North Side	Alice Ann Louise Kirchman
Cayman Brac West and Little Cayman	Dave Talbert Tatum
Cayman Brac East	Chevala Lawanda Burke

Elections Office Extented Hours Update

27-Nov-2020

Starting Saturday, 28 November 2020, the Elections Office will open every Saturday from 10a.m. to 2p.m. for the purposes of voter registration and issuing voter IDs.

Also from this Saturday, elections officers will also be at Fosters Countryside from 10a.m. to 4p.m. Additional visits to Countryside will take place on 2, 5, 12 and 19 December.

Finally from 2 December 2020, the Elections Office will remain open until 7p.m. every Wednesday.

Voter Registration Deadline Extended

18-Dec-2020

His Excellency the Governor, Martyn Roper has given his approval to extend the next voter registration deadline to Wednesday, 20 January 2021.

This deadline is the last opportunity for the members of the public to register to vote before the 2021 General Election on Wednesday, 26 May 2021.

“For some, 2021 will be their first opportunity to have their say in Cayman’s democracy including many who turned 18 after 2017. By extending the deadline, we hope to encourage more Caymanians to come forward to register and exercise their right to vote in the next General Election,” commented Mr. Roper.

Individuals wanting to register to vote can contact their Registering Officer, visit www.elections.ky, call 949-8047 or visit the Elections Office at Bay Town Suites, George Town.

Contact details for each district’s registering officer is provided below.

Bethany Powery – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. – 516-4402 (West Bay North, West Bay South, West Bay West, West Bay Central)
Kathryn Myles This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. – 516-2117 (George Town North, George Central, George Town West, George Town East, George Town South, Red Bay, Prospect)
Kerry Nixon This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. – 516-4478 (Savannah, Newlands, Bodden Town West, Bodden Town East)
Leisa Welcome This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - 516-4647 (East End)
Patricia Ebanks This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. – 516-4349 (North Side)
Ellen Lazzari This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - 516-5307 (Cayman Brac East, Cayman Brac West)

Elections Voters List Hearings Begins December 3

01-Dec-2020

Hon. Chief Magistrate and Elections Revising Officer, Ms. Nova Hall will begin sittings for hearing Claims and Objections from Registering Officers and members of the public to entries in the 20 October 2020 Revised List of Electors. The hearings for 16 of the 19 electoral districts will take place from 3-8 December 2020 at the Elections Office in Grand Cayman.

Any persons with questions and especially those voters who have pending Claims or Objections are encouraged to contact the Elections Office at 949-8047 or the Registering Officer for each Electoral District. This is the final checking-for-accuracy and completeness exercise for the 1 January 2021 Official List of Electors.

Electoral District	Date and Time	Venue
George Town West, George Town Central, George Town South, George Town North, George Town East, Red Bay and Prospect	3 and 4 December 2020, 10am	All Hearings are at the Elections Office Conference Room. Baytown Office Suites # 68 West Bay RD, George Town.
Newlands, Savannah, Bodden Town West and Bodden Town East	7 December 2020, 10am
West Bay Central, West Bay South and West Bay North	8 December 2020, 10am
North Side	8 December 2020, 10am
East End	8 December 2020 10am

Registering Officers

West Bay North, West Bay South, West Bay West, West Bay Central

Registering Officer - Bethany Powery

Phone - 345-516-4402 or 949-8047