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Independents, parties and campaign donors
(CNS): Political Watchdog writes: Yesterday we watched a political telenovela unfold with the second premier and fourth deputy premier walking into parliament. And some people want to blame this on “independents”. Keen observers of Caymanian politics will know this isn’t about being independent or with a party.
Governor claims to be working against corruption
(CNS): Governor Jane Owen has said she is “committed to working every day…to ensure that our jurisdiction operates to the highest international standards.” Owen made the comment in a press release from the Anti-Corruption Commission as it marked the United Nations International Anti-Corruption Day, Monday. But the beleaguered commission continues to struggle with under funding […]
Premier confirms parliament will meet in New Year
(CNS): The beleaguered, minority UPM government will be calling at least one more meeting of parliament in January the premier has confirmed. Juliana O’Connor-Connolly told members when the House met, Monday, that they will meet again in the New Year before the election even though she doesn’t have a quorum on the government bench with […]
Overstayer waiting deportation after raid in ‘Swamp’
(CNS): A 24-year-old Jamaican national found to be living in the Cayman Islands on an expired work permit was arrested last week following a raid in the Swamp area of George Town and is currently in CBC custody awaiting deportation. The police and CBC conducted a raid just off Cypros Road, Thursday in response to […]
Ritz masseur jailed for 5years for indecent assault
(CNS): A hotel masseur was jailed for five years Monday following his conviction for indecently assaulting a client during a massage at the Ritz Carlton just over one year ago. Rahul Manhukumar denies the allegation but was convicted in summary court. The case was moved to the Grand Court for sentencing because the magistrate considered […]
Cuban migrants rescued from sinking boat by tanker
(CNS): Eight Cuban migrants were rescued by a tanker 18 nautical miles northeast of Grand Cayman last month, Customs and Border Control revealed in a press release, Monday. The men were said to be on a vessel that was sinking when they were spotted at around 1:45pm on 28 November and taken on board the […]
Questioning the standards of the CSPL
Anonymous writes: I write with great concern regarding the recent release issued by the Commission for Standards in Public Life (CSPL) concerning their examination of the declarations made by Wayne Panton MP and Sabrina Turner MP and the CSPL’s determination that there have been no breaches of the Register of Interests requirements as outlined in […]
Two more killed on roads in two different crashes
(CNS) UPDATED: The death toll on Cayman’s roads increased again Saturday when a cyclist and a teenage driver were killed in two separate collisions in two different parts of Grand Cayman, despite government’s continued awareness campaigns about safe driving. Police have confirmed that just after midnight on Saturday morning, a 22-year-old Nepalese man who resides […]
Governor issues writs triggering election proces
(CNS): Governor Jane Owen issued writs to 19 returning officers and 15 deputies who will help in larger districts on Thursday, triggering the start of the election process. The general election has been called for Wednesday, 30 April, and issuing writs to the returning officers responsible for overseeing and conducting the 2025 national poll signals […]
Panton & Turner didn’t break law over loan, CSPL finds
(CNS): A bridging loan made by Wayne Panton while he was still premier to Sabrina Turner, his health minister at the time, to help her buy a new CI$1.6 million home did not breach the requirements for disclosure on the Register of Interests for politicians and senior government officials under the Standards in Public Life […]
Road changes may not be enough to make Spotts safe
(CNS): One of Grand Cayman’s most notoriously dangerous stretches of road is finally receiving some attention from the government, which has said it plans to make Spotts Straight safer. Since January, there have been six fatalities on this 1.5-mile stretch of road, illustrating the urgent need for proactive and sustainable safety measures.
