25 Facts About Alden McLaughlin

Alden McLaughlin was the elected member for the Red Bay Constituency in George Town between 2000 and 2025.

Alden McLaughlin decided not to seek re-election in the 2025 General Election.

Alden McLaughlin was born and raised in George Town, Cayman Islands, where he received his early education.

Alden McLaughlin joined the Civil Service in July 1981 as Assistant Labour Officer.

Alden McLaughlin transferred to the Judicial Department, where he was appointed Deputy Clerk of the Court in 1982.

Alden McLaughlin graduated from the University of Liverpool in 1988 with a Bachelor of Laws degree and received a practice certificate from the Cayman Islands Law School.

Alden McLaughlin served as a member of the Legal Advisory Council and the Grand Court Rules Committee and as president of the Caymanian Bar Association.

Alden McLaughlin left partnership in the firm in March 2006, committing himself fully to his political responsibilities.

Alden McLaughlin was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in 2000 and is a founding member of the People's Progressive Movement.

The Progressives formed in 2002 and Alden McLaughlin served as the party's General Secretary from 2002 to 2006.

Alden McLaughlin was responsible for the creation of the new Education Modernisation Law and piloted its passage through the Legislative Assembly in early 2009.

Alden McLaughlin has spearheaded the construction of 21st century learning environments with the new Clifton Hunter and John Gray campuses, an initiative for which he has and continues to receive both praise and condemnation.

Alden McLaughlin has represented the Cayman Islands Government at the highest level internationally at forums and conferences and as a member of delegations to London, Washington, DC, Brussels, Melbourne, Australia, Cape Town, South Africa and a range of other jurisdictions.

Alden McLaughlin is a proponent of good governance and of the need for open, honest and accountable government.

Alden McLaughlin has been an advocate for more democratic government, freedom of information legislation and for a Bill of Rights for the Cayman Islands.

From as early as 2001, Alden McLaughlin was at the forefront of the constitutional modernisation process for Cayman and during his term as Minister, he led the national discussions regarding constitutional change as well as the negotiations with the UK Government.

Alden McLaughlin was sworn in as Leader of the Opposition on 21 February 2011 in the Legislative Assembly of the Cayman Islands.

Alden McLaughlin led the Progressives to win half of the seats in the 2013 general election.

Alden McLaughlin was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 2010 Birthday Honours for services to constitutional reform, and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George in the 2022 New Year Honours for services to the people of the Cayman Islands.

Alden McLaughlin is an attorney-at-law with 34 years call and is a King's Counsel.

Alden McLaughlin has been a Lion for more than 32 years and is a past president of the Lions Club of Grand Cayman.

An avid cyclist, Alden McLaughlin makes time on his bike and in the gym a regular part of his daily routine.

Alden McLaughlin loves reading, confessing to keeping two or three books going at the same time.

Alden McLaughlin enjoys farming and since demitting office as Premier is able to spend time developing his farm in East End, known as Company Place Grounds.

Alden McLaughlin is married to Kim and they have two adult sons.