The Cayman Islands Government has launched a National Digital Transformation Strategy Taskforce to keep pace with developments and harness technology responsibly.
The nine-member team, which was officially announced on 6 October at the Grand Cayman Marriott Resort, is working to a six-month timeframe.
During that time, it will deliver guidance and takeaways for the government to consider in moving forward with a national digital transformation framework.
In a press release on 9 October, taskforce chair Cristina Spratt said: “All of us are honoured to have been selected for this taskforce.
“We have a shared purpose – to guide Cayman’s digital transformation in line with global best practices and national priorities.
“Each of us brings unique expertise and perspective, and it is this diversity of skills and viewpoints that will make our work both meaningful and impactful.”
Joining Spratt are members Jeff Goddard, Kaitlyn Elphinstone, Jason Nehra, Dr Alexandra Forsell, Lucy Frew, Tamsin Deasey, Lucia Gallardo and James McFee.
Speaking during the ceremony, Premier Andre Ebanks said: “We are in an exciting time in the Cayman Islands, and this will affect every facet of society.”
The premier told attendees that the taskforce members have broad, deep experience in the three pillars that underpin their work.
They are digital trust, intelligence and transformation, and digital assets and economic growth.
Ebanks added that equally important is their individual and collective passion to proactively help empower the people of the Cayman to make the most of their opportunities.
“Cayman must embrace technological advancements responsibly in order to strengthen our economy, improve our daily lives and prepare the next generation for the future,” he said.
“Digital transformation is the next logical step and, as we have done with financial services, we’ll proceed with prudency and yet pace.”
Innovation minister Isaac Rankine told taskforce members their work “will help ensure that our transformation is guided by accountability.”
He added: “A stronger, fairer Cayman means adapting to a changing world. And while we embrace our past, we also embrace our future.”
