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Updated on 2 December 2025
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Ministry of
Social Development and Innovation

 

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Cayman Launches 16 Days to End Digital Abuse
25 November 2025 | Statement

The Gender Affairs Unit within the Ministry of Social Development & Innovation (MSDI), in partnership with the RCIPS, & Family Resource Centre, has launched the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, observed from 25 Nov. - 10 Dec.

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Government Prioritises Child Safety in Landmark Week
25 November 2025 |

DCFS has concluded its first-ever Child Safeguarding Symposium as part of Child Safeguarding Week, marking a coordinated effort to strengthen child protection systems, improve early intervention, & prioritise safeguarding as a shared responsibility.

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Cayman Islands Government DCFS Child Safeguarding Week 2025
DCFS Hosts First-Ever Child Safeguarding Week: NOV 17-21
13 November 2025 | Event, Press Release

In conjunction with the Department of Education Services, DCFS will visit schools across Cayman, delivering presentations and sharing information on child safeguarding, and encouraging open conversations with students about their rights, safety, and the importance of speaking up.

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What We Do

The Ministry of Social Development & Innovation exists to enhance quality of life in the Cayman Islands by empowering people, strengthening communities, and driving responsible innovation across government. We advance social development while modernising public services and internal systems to deliver more accessible, efficient, and resilient support for all.

Guided by our mission to reinforce the social fabric of our Islands, we deliver inclusive, people-centred services and lead the digital transformation of government. Our goal is to ensure that every individual and family has access to the care, resources, and opportunities they need—while building a modern public service anchored in secure technologies, accountability, and long-term sustainability.

Our work is carried out through five key departments:

  • Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
  • Department of Financial Assistance (DFA)
  • Department of eGovernment
  • Computer Services Department
  • Cyber Security Unit
and three boards/committees:
 
  • Adoption Board
  • Film Exhibition (Control)
  • Board Housing Repairs Committee

Together, we are committed to our vision: to lead a new era of public service where inclusive social policies, accessible services, and responsible innovation empower every person and community in the Cayman Islands.

Organisation and Functions

The Ministry of Ministry of Social Development & Innovation consists of the core ministry office and we have responsibility to oversee the performance of five departments, one statutory authority and three boards and committees.

See the full Organisational Chart


Key Persons

Honourable Isaac Rankine JP,MP of the Cayman Islands Government
Hon. Isaac Rankine, JP, MP
Minister for Social Development & Innovation and Minister for Youth, Sports, Culture & Heritage
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Ms. Heather Bodden, OCI, Cert. Hon., JP, MP
Parliamentary Secretary responsible for Social Development; Education & Training; Tourism
Nellie Pouchie
Nellie Pouchie
Chief Officer
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Charles Brown
Deputy Chief Officer (Innovation)
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Trevor Gibbs
Deputy Chief Officer (Social Development)
Michelle Amos, Chief Human Resources Officer, Cayman Islands Government Ministry of Social Development and Innovation(MSDI)
Michelle Amos
Chief Human Resources Officer
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Hollie Whitelocke
Strategic Communication Manager

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Contact Us

Address

Government Administration Building, Box 138

Elgin Avenue George Town

Grand Cayman KY1-9000 CAYMAN ISLANDS

Office Hours


Monday-Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm