West Bay, Cayman Islands
Encyclopedia
West Bay is a district located on Grand Cayman Island
in the British West Indies
.
. The politics of the West Bay are dominated by the conservative United Democrats
.
The Cayman Islands Premier
, McKeeva Bush
was elected from the West Bay district.
operates John A. Cumber Primary School, located in West Bay.
Grand Cayman
Grand Cayman is the largest of the three Cayman Islands and the location of the nation's capital, George Town. In relation to the other two Cayman Islands, it is approximately 75 miles southwest of Little Cayman and 90 miles southwest of Cayman Brac.-Geography:Grand Cayman encompasses 76% of...
in the British West Indies
British West Indies
The British West Indies was a term used to describe the islands in and around the Caribbean that were part of the British Empire The term was sometimes used to include British Honduras and British Guiana, even though these territories are not geographically part of the Caribbean...
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Politics
West Bay is one of the two largest electoral districts on Grand Cayman, along with George TownGeorge Town, Cayman Islands
George Town, Grand Cayman, is the capital of the Cayman Islands, in the British West Indies. The city has a population of 35,600 and is the largest city on Grand Cayman....
. The politics of the West Bay are dominated by the conservative United Democrats
United Democratic Party (Cayman Islands)
The United Democratic Party is a political party in the Cayman Islands.In the elections, 8 November 2000, with a turnout of 80% only non-partisans were elected...
.
The Cayman Islands Premier
Premier
Premier is a title for the head of government in some countries and states.-Examples by country:In many nations, "premier" is used interchangeably with "prime minister"...
, McKeeva Bush
McKeeva Bush
William McKeeva Bush, OBE , is a Caymanian politician and the current Premier of the Cayman Islands. He also serves as leader of the United Democratic Party and the first elected member for West Bay...
was elected from the West Bay district.
Education
Cayman Islands Education DepartmentCayman Islands Education Department
Cayman Islands Education Department is a department of the Ministry of Education of the Cayman Islands, a territory of the United Kingdom.The agency operates public primary and secondary schools on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac.-High schools:Cayman Brac...
operates John A. Cumber Primary School, located in West Bay.