Statement from G. Wayne Panton, MP for Newlands advising his declining position of Speaker
21 November 2023 I would like to thank the UPM government for offering me the position of Speaker Of Parliament. After serious consideration, I have decided to decline the offer. This conclusion is based on what I believe is in…
Cayman: CoC Parliamentary Luncheon Speech June 2023
Statement by the Premier, Hon. Wayne Panton, JP, MP: State of the EconomyHouse of Parliament20 September 2023 Madam Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to offer remarks with respect to the Cayman Islands economy and its future prospects, including…
Cayman: Leaders of Caribbean UK Overseas Territories Meet
(Left to right) Cayman Islands Minister for Youth, Sports, Culture and Heritage, Hon Bernie Bush; Premier of the British Virgin Islands, Hon. Dr Natalio Wheatley; Premier of Turks and Caicos Islands, Hon. Charles Misick; Premier of the Cayman Islands, Hon….
Statement from Premier and Minister for Finance & Economic Development Hon. G. Wayne Panton, MP, JP On the local 30-day notice period for Interest Rate increases
Grand Cayman, 02 August 2023 – In light of the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) increasing the “prime” or “base” interest rate for borrowing by 0.25% on Wednesday, 26 July, I am pleased that the retail banks operating in the Cayman…
Cayman encourages ongoing community collaboration to tackle crime
Premier Hon. Wayne Panton Following the arrests of suspects believed to have been involved in a spate of crimes in recent weeks, Premier Hon. Wayne Panton expressed gratitude to the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) for their ongoing efforts…
Cayman: Hazard Management Execs refresh strategic skills in Hurricane Exercise
NHMEx Co-chair Premier Hon. Wayne Panton in discussion with exercise participants. (L-R) Cabinet Secretary Samuel Rose, Opposition Leader Roy McTaggart and Minister Hon. Sabrina Turner. Thursday, 6 July 2023 – Members of the National Hazard Management Executive recently (June 28) participated in…
Statement on Robberies and Community Safety – Premier Hon. Wayne Panton
7 July 2023 – Fellow Caymanians and Residents, This afternoon I want to provide an update on an important issue of national concern – which is the recent upsurge in crime in Grand Cayman. I want to reassure everyone that the…
Cayman: Statement from Premier Hon. Wayne Panton on the Arrest of Senior Politician
Grand Cayman – Thursday, 29 June 2023 Yesterday’s news of the charges against Hon. McKeeva Bush, independent Member of Parliament for West Bay West, has no doubt been met with deep concern across our community. “These charges are serious. Given the sensitive nature…
Cayman: Statement from Premier and Minister for Finance & Economic Development Hon. G. Wayne Panton, MP, JP on Interest rates
Grand Cayman, 26 May 2022 – All of us in the Cayman Islands have been impacted by the rising cost of living in our Islands. Prices have increased across the board, with food, utilities, gas, accommodation, and other basic necessities…
Cayman Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting Address by Premier Hon. G. Wayne Panton, JP, MP Thursday, 9 February 2023
Good afternoon, It is wonderful to be here with you today; on this occasion when one bright, young Caymanian leader passes over the leadership reigns of the Chamber of Commerce to another bright, young Caymanian. Naturally, it is a day…