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Cayman Islands Government 1996
dependent territory of the UK
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Administrative divisions:
8 districts; Creek, Eastern, Midland, South Town, Spot Bay, Stake Bay, West
End, Western
none (dependent territory of the UK)
Constitution Day (first Monday in July)
1959, revised 1972 and 1992
British common law and local statutes
18 years of age; universal
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
Governor and President of the Executive Council Michael GORE (since 15
September 1992)
Executive Council; 3 members are appointed by the governor, 4 members
elected by the Legislative Assembly
election last held November 1992 (next to be held November 1996); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (15 total, 12 elected)
Grand Court, Cayman Islands Court of Appeal
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Political parties and leaders:
no formal political parties
CARICOM (observer), CDB, INTERPOL (subbureau), IOC
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Diplomatic representation in US:
none (dependent territory of the UK)
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US diplomatic representation:
none (dependent territory of the UK)
blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the
Caymanian coat of arms on a white disk centered on the outer half of the
flag; the coat of arms includes a pineapple and turtle above a shield with
three stars (representing the three islands) and a scroll at the bottom
bearing the motto HE HATH FOUNDED IT UPON THE SEAS
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