Patrick Thompson, director of the Cayman Islands National Attractions Authority (CINAA) has been placed on administrative until further notice.
The announcement was made in a joint statement from the Ministry of Tourism and Trade Development and the CINAA board of directors on 28 November.
The Internal Audit Service (IAS) has been conducting an investigation and audit into a number of “serious allegations” concerning the director and other senior staff at the CINAA.
“Following a recent update from the IAS, the board of directors has determined that at this juncture the action taken today is in the best interest of the CINAA,” the statement said.
General manager John Lawrus will act as director in the interim and until further notice.
The statement said further public statements will be made “at the appropriate time in the future”.
The CINAA is a government‑established body responsible for managing and overseeing the country’s national parks, cultural and natural heritage sites, and visitor attractions.
