Hon. Rolston Anglin, JP, MP

Minister for Education and Training

The Honourable Rolston Anglin, JP, is a professional accountant, a member of the Governing National Coalition for Caymanians serving the West Bay North Constituency, and is the Minister of Finance & Economic Development and Education and Training.

Mr. Anglin attended the Sir John A. Cumber Primary School, and graduated from the Cayman Islands High School. In 1991, he received an academic scholarship from PwC, (formerly Price Waterhouse). He attended the Ohio State University, where he graduated with honors in 1995. While at University, he was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and the Golden Key Honor Society.

Mr. Anglin passed the Certified Public Accountant exam on his first attempt in 1996 and worked in New York City, the world’s financial capital. His portfolio of clients consisted exclusively of investment companies.

In April 2000, he left a very lucrative professional career to represent his people. He was first elected in November 2000 and served three terms as a Member of the Legislative Assembly from 2000 to 2013. During the 2009-2013 term, he was appointed the Minister of Education.

He listened to teachers and education leaders, placing public education on a firm footing and trajectory. Some of his accomplishments were:

  • Re-introduction of Reception in many government schools
  • Built expansions at various primary schools, including the Sir John A Cumber Primary School
  • Introduced the Principal Consultative Council
  • Established National Professional Standards for Teachers
  • Implemented enhanced graduation criteria for government high schools
  • Established the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC)
  • Established the Dual Entry Programme at the University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI)
  • Established the Passport2Success Programme
  • Established the Nursing, BSc Programme at the University College of the Cayman Islands
  • Established policy-focused units within the Ministry, including the Early Childhood Care and Education
  • Developed an Early Childhood Care and Education Policy
  • Introduced a new primary school Post Graduate Certificate of Education accredited through the University of Sunderland
  • Launched the Superior Auto Training Program
  • Established BEST (Behaviour and Education Support Teams) in all government schools