2017 Caymanian general election

[1] They were the first elections held after electoral reforms approved in a 2012 referendum, which introduced single member constituencies.

The People's Progressive Movement remained the largest party, winning seven of the 19 seats.

[2] Initially, a coalition government between the Progressives, Cayman Democratic Party members and independents was announced.

[3] However, an agreement was later reached between the Cayman Democratic Party and all independent members apart from one to form a “government of national unity” in which McKeeva Bush will take office as Premier.

[4] It was then revealed that the deal between the CDP and independent members had failed, and that discussions on government formation were ongoing by all parties.