First Meeting | 19-24 June 2026

State Opening and First Meeting of the 2026-2027 Session

The State Opening and First Meeting of the 2026-2027 Session of Parliament began on Friday, 19 June 2026. Her Excellency the Governor, Mrs Jane Owen, delivered the Throne Speech, outlining the Government’s legislative priorities and policy agenda for the 2026-2027 Session. Members of Parliament debated and voted on proposed legislation and discussed policies impacting everyday life in the Cayman Islands.

Parliamentarians considered the following Government Bills:
• Status of Children (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Summaries of each sitting are published below to provide a clear overview of the business conducted and decisions taken.

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News

Summary of Parliamentary Proceedings: 1 October 2026

2 October 2026 | Press Release

The Second Sitting of the Second Meeting of the 2026-2027 Session of Parliament continued on Thursday, 1 October 2026.

Summary of Parliamentary Proceedings: 30 September 2026

30 September 2026 | Press Release

The Second Meeting of the 2026-2027 Session of Parliament commenced on Wednesday, 30 September 2026. Deputy Governor swearing in, 14 reports and Government discussing issues affecting communities across the Cayman Islands were among the highlights of Parliament’s latest Sitting. Members tackled proposed changes to housing, healthcare, education and infrastructure, and received news on the Fuel Relief Programme.