The Team

Deputy Premier, Minister for Tourism & Trade Development - Honourable Gary Rutty, MP

Honourable Gary Rutty is the Deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism and Trade Development, and he is the elected representative for the constituency of George Town South.

Minister Rutty has over 35 years of business experience gained in the restaurant and hospitality industries in the Cayman Islands.

Prior to being elected, Minister Rutty’s public service included roles on the Work Permit Board, and the Central Tenders Committee, and he is a past Director of the Cayman Islands Merchant Association and the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce.

Known for being a committed advocate for youth and community development, Minister Rutty has keenly supported Cayman’s children through sponsorships, sports programs and scholarships. He is a founding member of the YMCA of the Cayman Islands and he actively participates in a range of youth-centred initiatives, including the Flag Football League, Little League, and Elite FC Football Club.

Minister Rutty is a multi-generational Caymanian and his life’s work, entrepreneurial journey and wide breadth of experience underscore his steadfast dedication to building a stronger Cayman Islands for future generations.

Gary Rutty and his wife Angel, are the parents of three children: Hannah, Gannon, and Raegan.

Board
Members

Chairman – Mr. Charles Clifford
Deputy Chairperson – Pending
Member – Mrs. Sharon Hinds
Member – Mrs. Judy Powery
Member – Mr. Alex Hennings
Member – Representative from the Ministry of Culture
Member – Representative from the Ministry of Lands
Ex-Officio – Stran Bodden, Chief Officer, Ministry of Tourism and Port Trade Development or nominee
Secretary – Patrick Thompson, CINAA Director

Management
Team

Patrick Thompson – Director, CINAA
Pending – Administrative Manager, CINAA
Pending – Marketing Coordinator, CINAA
Lyda Ebanks – Human Resources Manager, CINAA
Trevor McGaw – Financial Controller, CINAA

Attractions
Management

John Lawrus – General Manager, Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park
Candace Ransome-Grant – Operations Manager, Pedro St. James
Hell Geological Site – Administered by the CINAA
Cayman Craft Market – Administered by the CINAA

Mission Statement

The mission of the Cayman Islands National Attractions Authority is to enhance and diversify Cayman's tourism product by offering high quality attractions that display Cayman's culture, history, geology, flora and fauna; by providing leadership and skilled management that effectively administers allocated resources for the efficient development and preservation of its attractions.

Background

The Cayman Islands National Attractions Authority (CINAA) was established under the Cayman Islands National Attractions Authority Act, 2023 (Act 8 of 2023) on 1 June 2023. This Act repealed and replaced the Tourism Attraction Board Act, 1996. The primary function of the CINAA is to execute the general and financial management of all property vested in the Authority or placed under its management in accordance with the general policies of the Government. Currently the Authority manages Pedro St. James, a building of historic interest and a heritage site for visitors, the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, a conservation effort of both the Cayman Islands Government and the National Trust for the Cayman Islands, the Hell Geological Site and the Cayman Craft Market.

Notary Public Services

The Cayman Islands National Attractions Authority offers notarial services, including:

Witnessing and attesting the signature of documents
Authenticating company and business documents and transactions
Arranging for legalisation of documents

Persons in need of notary services must bring identification documents i.e., a valid passport or driving license. Other documents required may include a bank statement or utility bill to confirm a physical address.

Any additional documentation must be brought in as necessary.

Contact info@cinaa.ky or call 345-949-6999 to learn more.

The Cayman Islands National Attractions Authority Office is located at Pedro St. James ‘Castle’, Pedro Castle Road, P.O. Box 305, Grand Cayman, KY1 - 1501.