McKeeva Bush - Political Career

Political Career

Bush was elected Premier during the Cayman Islands general election in 2009, and in addition to assuming the post of Premier, he also currently' serves as Minister of Finance, Tourism & Development for the current United Democratic Party administration. Following the Cayman Islands general election 2005, Bush served as the Leader of the Opposition from May 2005 to May 2009.

Bush is currently the longest serving member of the Legislative Assembly of the Cayman Islands and is referred to as the "Father of the House". Bush has served on previous Executive Councils (renamed Cabinet in 2003) and served as the Leader of Government Business and Minister of Tourism, Environment, Development and Commerce from November 2001 – May 2005 during the United Democratic Party administration. He has also served as Minister for Tourism, Environment and Transport from November 2000 – November 2001, Minister of Community Development, Sports, Women's and Youth Affairs and Culture from 1994 – 1997 and Minister for Health and Human Services from 1992 – 1994.

Bush is also a Justice of the peace and was a founding member of the United Democratic Party.

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