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Increased Fees for BOTC Applications Effective 1 January
The Office of the Deputy Governor has announced that application fees for naturalisation and registration as a British Overseas Territories citizen (BOTC) will increase, starting 1 January 2026. The revised fee structure reflects the first adjustment in over 15 years.
DG's 5K Challenge raises CI$93,660, 2026 Dates Announced
The Deputy Governor's 5K Challenge 2025 raised CI$93,660, with each of this year's three beneficiaries receiving CI$31,220.
Deputy Governor Manderson Announces Retirement
Today (Wednesday, 13 August 2025) the Deputy Governor, Honourable Franz Manderson gave notice of his intention to retire from the Cayman Islands Civil Service next year. The retirement will take effect on 7 July 2026.
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DG Attends Public Service Summit and Conference
The Honourable Franz Manderson, Deputy Governor and Head of the Public Service of the Cayman Islands, participated in the United Kingdom Caribbean Overseas Territories Public Service Summit and Leadership Conference...
Patrick Smith, First Caymanian Auditor General Appointed
Patrick Smith, who has been the Deputy Auditor General with remit for corporate and international affairs, has been appointed as the country’s new Auditor General, effective 1 June 2025. He is the first Caymanian to hold this position.
