The Editor speaks: Is the teeth real or false?
The Older Persons Law 2017 came into effect today (Monday 17) but is it really going to make a cent of difference? Has the law real teeth or is it just false? The law was passed in the Legislative Assembly…
Older Persons Law comes into effect in Cayman Islands
The Older Persons Law, 2017 enacted by the Legislative Assembly in March and gazetted in May, commences today (Monday, 17 July 2017) by Order of Cabinet. The legislation was drafted to promote, protect and advance the well-being of older persons…
The Editor speaks: Good but not perfect
The following is taken from the Executive Summary of the Final Report by the Commonwealth observers on our May 2017 elections. First the GOOD: The 2017 general elections in the Cayman Islands met the international standards for democratic, genuine and…
Celebrations for the Cayman Islands Queen’s Birthday
The Cayman Islands will celebrate Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II’s official birthday on Saturday, 17 June 2017. A parade by the uniformed services will precede a brief ceremony at the Legislative Assembly recognising past and current recipients of Queen’s Honours….
New Speaker and Premier elected in Cayman Islands LA and Cabinet
Hon. McKeeva Bush has been elected unopposed as the new Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. Hon. Alden McLaughlin was elected again as the Premier and was unopposed. All elected members to the LA were sworn in by the Governor of…
The Editor Speaks: No time for a weak heart
If I had a weak heart I don’t think I would be writing this Editorial. I have left it until late in the day because over the past 48 hours everything has changed. In fact what I heard was going…
Cayman Islands Government of National Unity formed
Statement from the Governor “This afternoon I met with elected representatives Honourable Alden McLaughlin, Jr, MBE, Honourable McKeeva Bush, OBE, Mr Moses Kirkconnell, JP, Mr Austin Harris and Captain Eugene Ebanks. Mr McLaughlin provided me with evidence that he had…
From The Progressives 2017 Manifesto for the Cayman Islands #2
CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE Every 4 years we are put to the test. It may appear to be a test of the candidates, but in truth, it is a test of the voting public. I believe that Caymanians care passionately about our…
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“Her Story is Our History” display at the historic George Town Library
The Ministry of Education, Employment & Gender Affairs (MEEGA) is inviting members of the public to view the display currently at the Historic George Town Library, “Her Story is Our History”. The display features framed replicas of the original 1948…
The Editor Speaks: McLaughlin and McKeeva AGREE!
I did not believe it would ever happen but it has. The Party and nothing but the party. Both Premier Alden McLaughlin and Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush, who have been for most of their time like my dog Sugar snarling…
