Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA)

About the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) is an international community of Commonwealth Parliaments and Legislatures working together to deepen the Commonwealth’s commitment to the highest standards of democratic governance and parliamentary practice.
The CPA is one of the oldest established organisations in the Commonwealth. Founded in 1911, it is a membership association which brings together Parliamentarians and parliamentary officials, irrespective of gender, race, religion or culture, who are united by community of interest, respect for the rule of law and individual rights and freedoms, and by the pursuit of the positive ideals of parliamentary democracy.

The Association is made up of over 180 legislatures divided up between nine geographic regions (Africa; Asia; Australia; British Islands and Mediterranean; Canada; Caribbean, Americas and Atlantic; India; Pacific; South-East Asia) of the Commonwealth, with approximately 17,000 Parliamentary members. It offers a vast opportunity for Parliamentarians and parliamentary staff to collaborate on issues of mutual interest and to share good practice.

The Association’s mission is “to promote knowledge of the constitutional, legislative, economic, social and cultural aspects of parliamentary democracy, with particular reference to the countries of the Commonwealth.” 

The CPA Headquarters is located in London, UK. The Secretary-General of the Association is Stephen Twigg, who was appointed as the 8th Secretary-General and took up this position from 1 August, 2020. For more information on the CPA visit www.cpahq.org.

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Cayman Islands Branch

The Cayman Islands Branch is administered by an Executive Committee and the Branch is governed by its own Rules. The Branch works closely with other branches across the Commonwealth and the Overseas Territories, providing Members of Parliament and Parliament staff with a rich tapestry of resources and networks to develop their skills and understanding of issues impacting our region and Parliamentary legislatures as a whole.

Officers & Members of the Executive Committee

The membership of the Executive Committee of the CPA Cayman Islands Branch was elected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held 14th January 2022. Below is the current Membership of the CPA Cayman Islands Branch Executive Committee: 

Hon. Sir Alden McLaughlin

Branch President & Chair

Hon. Juliana O’Connor-Connolly

Joint Vice-President

Hon. Roy McTaggart

Joint Vice-President

Hon. Roy McTaggart

Joint Vice-President, Leader of the Opposition

Hon. Isaac Rankine

Deputy Chair, Deputy Speaker and Parliamentary Secretary

Hon. Heather Bodden

Deputy Chair

Hon. Kenneth Bryan

Honorary Treasurer

Hon. Johany Ebanks

Member

Mr. Joseph Hew

Member

Vacancy

Member

Zena Merren-Chin

Honorary Secretary

Hon. Katherine Ebanks-Wilks

President of the Branch and Chairperson of the Executive Committee, Speaker

Hon. G. Wayne Panton

Joint Vice-President, Premier

Hon. Roy McTaggart

Joint Vice-President, Leader of the Opposition

Hon. Isaac Rankine

Deputy Chair, Deputy Speaker and Parliamentary Secretary

Hon. Kenneth Bryan

Honorary Treasurer, Minister of Tourism and Transport

Hon. Juliana O’Connor-Connolly

Member, Deputy Premier and Minister of Education, District Administration, Lands and Survey

Hon. Johany Ebanks

Member, Minister of Planning, Agriculture, Housing, and Infrastructure

Mr. Joseph Hew

Member, Deputy Leader of the Opposition

Zena Merren-Chin

Honorary Secretary, Clerk & Chief Officer of the Parliament

Learn More

The Cayman Islands Branch of the CPA has an extensive calendar of events throughout the year, including the annual Youth Parliament debate that Members and staff of Parliament support. The Executive Committee of the branch CPA also publishes an annual report that can be accessed below.

For any queries, please reach out to us at [email protected] and we will be pleased to assist.

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CONFERENCES & ACTIVITIES

Conferences, Workshops & Events More

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YOUTH
PARLIAMENT

Cayman Islands Youth Parliament falls under the CPA More

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POST-ELECTION SEMINAR

Seminar for Members following elections More

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POST-ELECTION SEMINAR

Post-Election CPA Seminar More

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REPORTS

Reports of the CPA Cayman Islands Branch More

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REPORTS

Reports of the CPA Cayman Islands Branch More