Governor, Office of the Governor of the Cayman Islands

How it's filled

In plain words: Appointed by the King of the United Kingdom
Exact method: Appointed by the King on the advice of the UK Foreign Secretary (FCDO); represents the King and holds the responsibilities the constitution reserves to the Governor. Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009.
Chosen by: King of the United Kingdom
Seats: 1

Source: parliament.ky, checked Oct 12, 2026

Jane Owen since April 2023 Report Source: gov.uk, checked Oct 12, 2026 (+1 more)

parliament.ky · checked Oct 12, 2026 Parliament of the Cayman Islands, Members of Parliament 2025-2029 (parliament.ky), read 2026-10-12: members, constituencies, ministers, ex officio members. Party per Wikipedia, 2025 Caymanian general election (Fallback, because parliament.ky gives no party). Governor: Wikipedia/gov.uk; Premier sworn in 6 May 2025 (Cayman Islands government). For: Governor, Jane Owen, current term
gov.uk · checked Oct 12, 2026 GOV.UK, Jane Owen biography (FCDO), read 2026-10-12: "appointed Governor to the Cayman Islands on Friday 21 April 2023", role current; sets term start_date. Cross-checked against gov.ky/governor ("took up her role in Cayman in April 2023"). For: Jane Owen, current term