Katherine Ebanks-Wilks

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Katherine Ebanks-Wilks is a Caymanian politician who is serving as Speaker of Parliament of the Cayman Islands [1] and Parliamentary Secretary to Ministry of Financial Services & Commerce and Ministry of Education. [2]

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References

  1. "Ebanks-Wilks elected youngest speaker in Cayman parliament". The Gleaner . 2022-11-28. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  2. "Hon. Katherine Ebanks Wilks MP | People | 65th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference". www.65cpc.ca. Retrieved 2023-02-26.