By Alric Lindsay A political candidate shows up at your doorstep, makes promises, gets elected, and then you don’t hear from them until a few months before the next election. As you look at them, you can’t help but...
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Press Release By Tortuga Rum Company Tortuga Rum Company extends its gratitude to the Cayman Islands Government for its decisive action in proceeding with a public referendum on the question of a potential cruise berthing facility for Grand Cayman....
By Alric Lindsay According to the Elections Act, a candidate’s maximum allowable expenses are $40,000. Not included in this calculation are deposits made by candidates on their nominations and any expenditure incurred before the date of nomination. The latter...
How Lawmakers Could Enhance Voter Participation & Independence Through Changes To The Elections Act
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By Alric Lindsay Notwithstanding the generally smooth operation of Cayman’s general elections to date, some improvements could be made to the Elections Act this year to enhance the independence of the Elections Office, remove any potential conflicts of interest...
By Alric Lindsay According to the Cayman Constitution, “Any person who is registered as an elector in an electoral district shall, while so registered, be entitled to vote at any election in that district for an elected member of...
At the Progressive National Council Meeting on Saturday, August 10, 2024, Hon Roy McTaggart announced his decision to step down as Leader of the Progressives at the next Party Conference in January. He will continue as Party Leader till...
By Alric Lindsay A supplement to extraordinary gazette no. 58/2024, dated August 9, 2024, contained the unaudited financial statements of the Core Government for the six-month period ended June 30, 2024. However, based on previous statements made in the...
Cabinet Meeting Summary For July 30, 2024. Approvals Include Dredging & Coastal Works Permit
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The Cabinet met on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in the Cabinet Conference Room, Government Administration Building. Mr. Bernie Bush, Parliamentary Secretary, acted for the Hon. Minister for Youth, Sports and Heritage, and Mr. Jason Webster acted as the Cabinet...
MP Bryan Explains The 2024 Referendum For A Cruise Pier, Encourages Persons To Come Out & Vote
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By Alric Lindsay Minister of Tourism Kenneth Bryan appeared in a Cayman Compass YouTube video this week explaining that the Government is working on the wording for a referendum on whether to build a cruise pier. According to Bryan,...
By ChatGPT In the bustling arena of politics, the art of persuasion and manipulation often takes centre stage as politicians strive to sway voters in their favour. One common tactic employed by cunning politicians in the lead-up to elections...