Hon. Katherine Ebanks-Wilks was first elected as a Member of Parliament in 2021. Prior to becoming the youngest Speaker of the House, she was the Deputy Speaker of the House of Parliament, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Financial Services & Commerce, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Education. She served in the capacity of Acting Minister of Financial Services, Commerce, Investment, Innovation and Social Development and as acting Minister of Education.

Hon. Katherine Ebanks-Wilks has over 15 years of experience in the legal profession, first working as a Financial Services Paralegal in the private sector and, more recently, as Research Paralegal at the Cayman Islands Law Reform Commission.

Hon. Katherine Ebanks-Wilks was elected and duly installed as the youngest Speaker of the House of Parliament on 7 December 2022. By virtue of her Speakership role, she was the Chair of the Parliament Management Council, the President of the CPA Cayman Islands Branch, and Chairperson of the CPA Cayman Islands Youth Parliament Organising Committee.

After the Special Meeting of the 2023-2024 Session held on 14 November 2023, Hon. Katherine Ebanks-Wilks tendered her resignation as the Speaker and became a Minister. In her former capacity as the Speaker of the Parliament, she was committed to modernising the Parliament and the Standing Orders. Her emphasis was geared towards the Parliament operating efficiently and effectively as an autonomous institution.

Hon. Katherine Ebanks-Wilks is also deeply passionate about her community. As well as representing the constituency of West Bay Central, she is a founding director of the United Against Bullying Foundation, a non-profit organisation that focuses on the prevention and education of bullying behaviour. She is also a director of the Cayman Islands Youth Development Consortium, a non-profit organisation that focuses on supporting at-risk youth.

Hon. Hima Douglas is the Speaker of the Niue Assembly. First elected on the common roll to the Niue Assembly in 1999 and elected as Chair of the Public Accounts Committee. He resigned his seat at the end of 2000 when he was appointed as Niue’s first High Commissioner to New Zealand. After completing two terms as the High Commissioner to New Zealand, he was again elected on the common roll to the Niue Assembly. He served as the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee until 2008. He was unsuccessful in seeking another term in 2008 and effectively retired from politics (or so he thought).

He returned to the Niue Assembly in 2020 to serve as the Speaker. He was re-elected to the post in 2023 and continues to serve in the post.

Hon. Kate Reid, MLA was elected to the 20th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly to represent the constituency of Great Slave.

Ms Reid was born in the city of Oshawa, Ontario in 1981. She has lived in Yellowknife since 1989. Ms Reid’s journey is a testament to her diverse interests and unwavering dedication to making a positive impact in her community.

Her career began in journalism, after graduating with a bachelor of journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University in 2003. Her interest in research led her to work at the Yellowknife Public Library, which in turn took her to the University of Toronto for a master’s degree in information studies, graduating in 2009. Returning to the north, she was grateful for the opportunity to join the staff at the NWT Archives, where she cultivated a deep appreciation for preserving and sharing the stories that define the territory and its government. Transitioning to the Government of Northwest Territories, Department of Environment and Climate Change, she brought her expertise to the forefront of environmental issues, contributing to sustainable development through legislative and policy work for five years prior to being elected.

Away from the demands of her professional life, Ms Reid is married and finds solace and inspiration in an array of hobbies. Her love for music, art, burlesque, drag, film and travel speaks to her eclectic tastes and a thirst for cultural exploration.

Ms Reid’s dedication to community service is exemplary, marked by her role as the President of YWCA NWT from 2021 to 2023. Her leadership extends to the cultural realm as a past director for Folk on the Rocks, an annual music festival that enriches Yellowknife's cultural landscape. Additionally, Ms Reid has actively contributed to community events such as NWT and Yellowknife Pride, Burn on the Bay and served as the UNW Local 40 President in 2019 and from 2021 to 2023, demonstrating her commitment to advocacy and the well-being of her fellow citizens.