| Premier of the Cayman Islands | |
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since 15 November 2023 | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Appointer | Governor of the Cayman Islands |
| Term length | At the governor's pleasure |
| Formation | 8 November 1992 |
| First holder | Thomas Jefferson as Leader of Government Business |
| Website | Office of the Premier |
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| Foreign relations |
The Premier of the Cayman Islands is the political leader and head of government. The post of premier in the Cayman Islands is the equivalent to chief minister or prime minister in other British Overseas Territories. It is the highest political level that can be attained within the British overseas territory. Prior to 2009, the position was known as Leader of Government Business.
The premier and Cabinet (consisting of all the most senior ministers) are collectively accountable for their policies and actions to King Charles III, to the Parliament of the Cayman Islands, to their political party and ultimately to the electorate.
The premier earns a salary at Grade A5, the highest, in the Cayman Islands Civil Service Salary Scale,[1] which was CI$239,604 per year (approx. US$287,641) as at 1 September 2022.[2] The premier also receives an executive allowance of CI$5,000 per month, in addition to the constituency allowance of CI$5,000 paid to every MP. Total compensation for the position is therefore CI$359,604 (approx. US$431,700).
The current premier is Juliana O'Connor-Connolly, since 15 November 2023.