The Editor Speaks: A very angry judge
The RCIPS has been getting, quite rightly, some good press over their recent arrests and charges against the alleged perpetrators of the recent crime wave. Things over at police headquarters seem to be getting better. However, the fall down, is…
The Editor Speaks: New school year beckons but no “fanfare” for Clifton Hunter
With the end of summer comes the beginning of a new school year. Every year it comes just the same but every year it is a little different. On Grand Cayman there are some welcome changes. The brand new Clifton…
The Editor Speaks: Press by invitation only and barred. Shame on the premier and shame on the invitees.
It is with much dismay, not only with the Cayman Islands premier, but the majority of Cayman’s media. I am referring to another of the government’s press conferences when only selected media houses are invited and even worse when one…
The Editor Speaks: Civil servants agree to 3.2 rollback
It was with some surprise when I read James Watler, President of the Cayman Islands Civil Service, press release regarding the Throne Speech given by Acting Governor Franz Manderson. Manderson had announced as part of austerity measures being implemented to…
The Editor Speaks: Bush clock ticks past another scheduled meeting time
It is a safe bet the time Cayman Islands Premier McKeeva Bush announces for a meeting or opening (Legislative Assembly in particular) will not be kept. Sometimes the new announced time is on another day and this can be two…
The Editor Speaks: Another Ezzard boycott
North Side Independent MLA boycotted Monday’s Throne Speech and Budget Address because, ““I decided not to take part in the process because this is yet another example of the Premier’s continued circumvention of due process by ignoring the provisions of…
The Editor Speaks: Throne speech delivered by Deputy Governor
This was, I believe, the first time the Throne Speech was given by the Deputy Governor of the Cayman Islands. With H.E. Governor Duncan Taylor off Island the 2012 Budget Throne Speech, the most controversial one in the history of…
The Editor Speaks: Clifford wants a coalition government for the Cayman Islands and to disband political parties
Former Minister of Tourism, Environment, Investment & Commerce in the People’s Progressive Movement (PPM) government, and the first prominent member to leave the party, sent the media a press release entitled “Solutions vs. Politics.” – See separate story Mr. Clifford…
The Editor Speaks: Do we need more seats?
I fully support MLA Ezzard Miller, our outspoken Independent Member representing East End, for announcing he is bringing a motion to the House to defer the introduction of three new members to the Legislative Assembly (LA) at the next election….
The Editor Speaks: The 2012 Budget. To be or not to be? That is the question
There is some sabre rattling, undisclosed sources and “it is understood (or understands)” media hype that the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is demanding even more cuts in the Budget Premier Hon. McKeeva Bush sent to London for approval….
