Cayman Islands Youth Parliament

About the CIYP

The Cayman Islands Youth Parliament (CIYP) is held annually, and is a unique opportunity for youth (15-25) to learn first-hand about our democracy, parliamentary practices, and have their voices heard. The CIYP provides the opportunity for youth, ages 15-25, to obtain knowledge on the practices and procedures of the Parliament of the Cayman Islands and to use their voices to bring about social change through meaningful representation and debate. It is designed to demonstrate to future young parliamentarians the role and purpose of parliaments as institutions for democracy and good governance.

Youth Parliamentarians (YPs) are nominated by their respective schools or universities throughout the Cayman Islands. Once nominated, Youth Parliamentarians attend the House of Parliament and organise meetings, write speeches, draft Motions and Bills, and have the ability to influence decision makers on the issues that matter to young people. Youth Parliament meetings are arranged and supported by the Youth Parliament Organising Committee. This Committee provides guidance and advice for Youth Parliamentarians, and assists in giving insight into practices and procedures of the legislative process.

18th Youth Parliament

The 18th Youth Parliament (2024-2025) began its weekly meetings on 1st October. Participants will spend the next several months learning about Praliamentary procedures and developing a motion or bill of their choosing, for the live debate on Monday, 10th March 2025 at 10:30 a.m.

To inquire further, contact [email protected], or call 345-244-5604.

Current Youth Parliamentarians

Speaker of Youth Parliament

Hon. Raldayne Thomas, MP

Speaker

Hon. Raldayne Thomas, MP

Speaker

Hon. Jordan McDonald, MP

Deputy Premier, Minister | George Town North

Members of the Cabinet

Hon. Jhenelle Colquhoon, MP

Premier, Minister | Newlands

Hon. Jordan McDonald, MP

Deputy Premier, Minister | George Town North

Hon. Angelo Reales, MP

Minister | Red Bay

Hon. Johanah O'Connor, MP

Minister | Bodden Town East

Hon. Chloe Reid, MP

Minister | Bodden Town West

Hon. Chad Powell, MP

Minister | North Side

Hon. Jerrin Reynolds- Velasquez, MP

Minister | West Bay North

Hon. Luana Slevin, MP

Minister | George Town West

Hon. Christina Robinson

Deputy Governor

Ex-Officio Members

Hon. Abygale Elliott

Deputy Governor

Hon. Lorlie Bryan

Attorney General

Hon. Christina Robinson

Deputy Governor

Government Backbenchers

Miss Sirichandana Batta, MP

Cayman Brac East

Miss Aylani Morris- Seymour, MP

West Bay Central

Mr. Dimitri Hurlston, MP

Cayman Brac West & Little Cayman

The Opposition

Hon. Keira Bodden, MP

Leader of the Opposition | Prospect

Miss Rosie Dijkhuizen, MP

Deputy Leader of the Opposition | West Bay South

Miss Amaya Ebanks, MP

George Town Central

Miss Terisha Walker, MP

George Town East

Miss Brianna Greene, MP

East End

Mr. Garson Gardiner, MP

Savannah

Miss Alison Owens, MP

West Bay West

Miss Anabella Hayden, MP

George Town South

Mr. Cliff Weeks, MP

Bodden Town Central

Parliamentary Officers

Portrait photo of Tyler Woolaver standing in front of the Cayman Islands flag.

Miss Tyler Woolaver

Clerk

Mr. Isaiah Whittaker

Serjeant-at-Arms

Hon. Jordan McDonald, MP

Deputy Premier, Minister | George Town North

Youth Parliament Sessions

Select from the below for more information on the previous Sessions of the Cayman Islands Youth Parliament Members, Motions, and debates. To view the Hansard transcript of Youth Parliament debates, click here.

Youth Parliament 2024-2025

Youth Parliament 2023-2024

Youth Parliament 2022-2023

Youth Parliament 2021-2022

Youth Parliament 2020-2021

Youth Parliament 2018-2019

Youth Parliament 2017-2018

2021-2025 Members of the Youth Parliament Organising Committee

MEMBERPOSITION
Hon. Kenneth Bryan, JP, MPChair
Mr. Roy Tatum, MPMember
Hon. Pearlina McGaw-LumsdenMember
Mr. Dwayne Seymour, JP, MPMember
Mrs. Zena Merren-ChinClerk
Mrs. Twila EscalanteDeputy Clerk
Mrs. Patricia PriestleyAssistant Clerk
Ms. Nordra WalcottAssistant Clerk
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Youth Parliament PAGE 2017-2018

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