Juliana is a born and bred Bracker, who cares about all the people. She attended West End Primary, Creek Primary and the Cayman Brac High School. Juliana was awarded the Outstanding Alumni Award at the Cayman Brac High School Fortieth Anniversary Celebrations. In 1983 she graduated from Saint Leo College as a qualified teacher and was awarded The Clara Olson Award for achieving the highest cumulative grade point average. She was also awarded the Outstanding Alumni Award from Saint Leo College. Juliana continued her education at the Cayman Islands Law School and in 1991 she received her Law Degree from the University of Liverpool. She is the mother of Kamaal Connolly and the care provider of Kimberly Walton.

Juliana has devoted herself to serving the people of the Cayman Islands. In 1997 Juliana became Cayman's first woman minister when she was chosen to fill a vacancy on Executive Council as the Minister of Community Affairs, Sports, Women, Youth and Culture representing Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. In October 2003 she joined Cabinet as the Minister for Planning, Communications, District Administration and Information Technology. Juliana is an active member of the Church of God (Holiness) and has served on numerous Government Boards and Committees.

Juliana has many groundbreaking accomplishments. In addition to being the first woman Minister in Cayman Juliana also became the first Elected Woman Speaker of the House from November 2001 to October 2003. In November 2001, she was a founding member of the United Democratic Party. Juliana has diligently served the Cayman Islands, in particular Cayman Brac & Little Cayman, for over 12 years. Having been elected to the Legislative Assembly since 1996, Juliana stands as a shining example to the young people of our islands through her personal and professional accomplishments.

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