Mac makes veiled attack on Hewitts
McKeeva Bush, Cayman Islands Opposition Leader
(CNS): Falling short of denying or admitting his part in the election petition against Tara Rivers, Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush took aim at Gordon Hewitt, his wife Velma Hewitt, who is a former member of the UDP, and their lawyers on his Facebook page Thursday without ever mentioning anyone’s name. He did, however, single out Cayman News Service and its commenters when he described this online news source as a place that exists to “denigrate and allow those who hate with a passion to spill out their venom without identifying who they are”, as he deflected the allegations made against him.
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One such issue that is currently ongoing is the bankruptcy of Hewitt as a result of a more than $200,000 cost award against him won by the education minister, Tara Rivers after she successfully withstood the election challenge and subsequent appeal over her qualifications to be elected. Gordon Hewitt has claimed in sworn court documents that not only did Bush instigate the challenge but assured him that his party, the UDP, and Renard Moxam, a former member, would be footing the bill.
But Bush, who has just returned from London, where he represented Cayman at a Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference, vented his anger at the situation on his own Facebook page today, after ignoring requests for comment from CNS regarding the recent news coverage of allegations by the Hewitts in court.
The opposition leader does not admit that he played any part but takes offence that people are blaming him for not helping. Under a Facebook post entitled, “JUST SAYING!”, Bush said that when any colleague “past or present or their consorts or those who have tried to unseat me as an elected official and fail, write outright lies, trying to make me look like the worst, I most times, as I do now, only say that their hate their jealousy their prejudices their outright meanness will just get the better of them”.
The UDP (a.k.a. CDP) leader said that when “they do something they should stand up and take the blame or the credit”, adding that “they wanted it they tried it they went through the processes to do it. They would have counted the fallout if any !! And if they had gotten what they wanted then all would have been good and dandy!!”
Without mentioning the individuals or the case he was speaking about, he said that the people involved were now trying to blame him because “he is a good target to always blame and accuse”, as he spoke about himself in the third person.
The opposition leader also had a dig at the lawyers, saying that in “a legal and constitutional matter they would have gone to and discussed” matters with the lawyer and taken his advice. But Bush asks, “And if the lawyer is a poor lawyer? Well then?”
He then declared that by the time the truth is published, he would have “gotten some damage”, as he accused people of doing evil. “I must say that when I do good and the person receiving that, but didn’t get all they wanted or still want, and as a lawyer or politician (whatever they are trying to be at the time) is so desperate they know I know, as the good people in the country knows, they will self-destruct,” the opposition leader stated cryptically.
Bush has not commented directly on the challenge or his role in it.
According to the documents filed in the bankruptcy case, the Hewitts and local attorney Steve McField claim that Bush had first raised the idea of a challenge with Velma Hewitt, who ran on the UDP ticket and came in fifth. She told the party leader she did not want to make the challenge because it would make her look like a bad loser but she said she would discuss the issues with her husband.
In further meetings with the Hewitts and members of the UDP hierarchy, the Hewitts and McField, who was the instructed attorney on the case, all claim that Bush was leading the charge, persuading Gordon Hewitt to press ahead on the basis that Renard Moxam would pay. Bush’s involvement is underscored by the Hewitts’ and McField’s claims of more meetings and dinners with the opposition leader, who they insist took the lead on the whole idea to challenge Rivers’ election.
See the full Facebook post here.
See the bankruptcy case documents and the transcript of Bush’s Facebook post in the CNS Library
Time to have another chuckle at “What I see happening” on Youtube.
Bush held a party on Saturday. Estimated cost, 100k. Loads of free bags of groceries and turkeys. If you are prepared to sell your vote for a turkey, you deserve to be ruled by one.
Some people got their freebies, went home and came back for seconds…lol.
Those who finance Mac have much to gain.
Changes to planning laws being at the top of the list as the march of dominance continues….beware of putting Mac back in power for he too has much to gain.
Sounds like Stan finally responded to that fax.
Where the %$### are our anti corruption authorities on this?
I hear they loved the turkeys.
Just hoping Mac will push ahead with his law suit against Taylor et al.
That should open up the can of worms that has had to stay shut , and all those hidden truths about the man will come wriggling out.
And everyone considers HIM the Grumbling Gambler
Oh poor Mac. The whole world trying to blame him and pull him down but sympathy is with the Hewitts on tis one. I swear this man has a persecution complex. He is never wrong.
It really is time for the UDP/CDP to go. No Succession plan. No new blood. Nothing but Mac and his brazen denials. Oh and I almost forget the cuttroat who still frequents all the bars without a designated driver. The more things change the more they remain the same with this lot.
The signs of the time are here with us the UDP/ aliasCDP is imposing. The Leaderwho has caused this country so
Much heartache by varying unprecedented disturbing actions , cannot govern this country again
The Man needs to truly reflect on
The damage to the country and to his supporters and now do the only Honourable act that “only may” be the most chivalrous act he will ever perform again. Lack of Credibility begets lack
Of confidence and now
More than ever these Islands need a strong dose of both.
People of these Beloved Islands be wary of those who
Come to your doorsteps singing from that old worn out UDP! CDP handbook. It has not only a tired ,untruthful message but also does not convey truth, honesty fairness or love for these Cayman Islands. We must not accept any more mediocrity in those who wish to lead us.
MayGod Bless these Beloved Islands .
It’s easier for some to see the proceeds from their time in office.
Blame those lazy Westbayers who kept on electing him over and over again which made his head swell to its current size!
Dat True. Lazy or drunk or drug heads
No. Sadly enough there is no sympathy here. You lay down with dogs you gonna come up with fleas. It’s not like the Hewitt’s don’t know the man. They do and well.
So, let this be a lesson to all that like to lie with dogs. Plenty of fleas are hungry for fresh meat.
Get yourself a good strong flea collar cuz these ain’t no ordinary fleas bo bo. These super fleas.
Ol’ Will got it right: “A consummation devoutly to be wished.”
??? Help us out please
He will never be elected again.
I wote he be elected clown of the century.
What are you talking about?? He will be seated again at the next elections. If we don’t watch out he might end up premier.
Is he Facebook friends with the invisible guards that protect him at casinos and who only accept payment in crockery while leaving no paper trail?
politrix
Guess its time to get attacked lol , MR Bush has helped Many people , yes I know all about everything all are saying here , But he Has helped Many , and Mark my words , he will make a comeback , All of you , sit and Watch ,
..and where do you think the money comes from that he helps people with?
Mostly he has helped himself…even when helping others there was usually a benefit for him. I hope he does make a come-back and ends up mowing lawns again.
Sorry but helping people to buy their wotes does not help the community at large. It is simply another form of the low life gambling that mac is famous for.
God helps them that helps themselves.
Your mama named you bad.
He heard voices in his head saying “Put it all on red”.
I assume you are talking about how to get votes in West Bay?.
Well well. Master houdini is wiggling his way out of yet one more mess.
Live by the sword, die by the sword.
When you lie with dogs, you get fleas.
What goes around, comes around.
The world is round.
Give a man enough rope and he will hang himself.
and as we Caymanians like to say….
…as much as you want, but not as long as you want.
and
…dah wah you get!!!!!
Need I say more?
More? I’m not sure you said anything.
I love how it is ok for a Civil Servant to express their opinions at the pole but are not allowed to express them any other time/way. So much for free speech. Talk about double standards.
But what do I know I’m not a civil servant.
POV. I’m intrigued…what are you talking about? I don’t know of any employer who allows their employees to critize them. What do you think a supermarket would do to staff who encouraged shoppers to shop elsewhere.
Plus our DG has published a policy to govern us marching or signing petitions.
I am a proud Civil Servant who just got a raise for Christmas.
Congrats on getting some of my money for Christmas.
To POV. Why don’t you tell us about the faults and failings of your employer. Civil servants have free speech same as you. Their employer expects loyalty same as yours.
I don’t think lies about him would do more damage then truths…Cohen deal, Chinese port deal, Ritz deal, expat tax, [the] mysterious security firm that ended up being gambling, explosives importation, status give aways…have I missed anything?
Turtle farm loan, CIG buying land in West Bay, Nation Building Fund, …oh and that bank failure that Mac was a director of.
Of course..thanks for additions
And the fridge/turkey/TV thing. Don’t forget folks, a politician is for 4 years and not just for Christmas. He/She wont give you a damn thing after they bought your vote…
Don’t forget he was a director First Cayman Bank in the 1990s, went bust after it turned out you just can’t keep loaning money to yourselves forever
faxed letter to Stan Thomas
Wholesale importation of economic dependants and their dependants from Jamaica.Add that to the list as well.
And the resulting now almost inevitable destruction of our economy as those that require government support outgrows the ability of those who do not to provide enough to sustain them.
Stan Thomas?
8:46 am You are a realist. What more do we need on the stranger to the truth.
Yes, 8:46am … You forgot to mention the1st Cayman Bank fiasco and the West Bay Road/Public Beach closure/ give-away to dart.
A few dollars less in the slots would easily sort this – or is that where its all gone ??
ps and where did it all come from anyway – who do you know that can drop that much nightly?? just sayin……
caymanians. we need a trump in tbe house. actually many trumps
You have many already
Well think the Hewitts got their Trump in Cayman and USA
You sound just as stupid as Trump. Why in the world would we want a racist biggot to represent our Caynanian people??? If you had any common sense you would never had mentioned it in the first place. Please keep American politics away from Cayman!!!!
You already have no shortage of racist bigots as MLAs
11;14 am you are stupid if you think Trump is stupid. The man is a Billionaire, what are you besides being stupid
So the Hewitts alleging they were lied to by a politician. Imagine that…
Stop being pushed to do what someone else wants done, rather than do what you know is right to be done. Your high and mighty UDP certainly let you down. Have you learnt a lesson?
Well you see there was no government policy on saying that if you promise something and don’t deliver, then its OK, and definitely not criminal. Only this one did not need to be paid back, so lots of time wasted, money wasted, a bankruptcy and someone sitting pretty. Well, not that pretty. OK, not pretty at all, smug was probably the right word.
When the politicians start attacking the media, you know it’s time to get rid of that politician.
We got rid of this one four years ago. He just doesn’t know that yet.
No bobo you wrong about that one – Mr. McKeeva has a seat in West Bay for as long as he wants to run – so does Kurt Tibbetts, Moses Trump and the Queen of Watering Place.
Queen my a..what? Mr. Mckeewa? Careful there, his head top is just growing back from being called premier for way too long.
This one shoulda been gone a long time ago. It’s time for fresh blood/creative thinkers – all around!
Please just answer one very simple quetion mckeewa: Guilty or not guilty?
Thank God for CNS. The perfect democratic sheild against forever honerable retaliating raving lunatics.
Surely you mean “On-wobble”
My family won’t be voting for Mac this time. So retire already and make someone else with an education get a chance to fix all of your mess.
I hope your family will also not support anyone affiliated with him. Otherwise you will get the same result.
Where are the rest of his “team” now?
Shows when you are power hungry how far you will go.
This is not political rhetoric. This is the sound of foaming at the mouth madness. The poor man needs an intervention…
How much more does this man have to do to demonstrate who he is, how much more of him can we take before dismissing him to the garbage heap of unworthy self serving parasites ?
He’s obviously been learning from Trump’s “Twitter” campaign
I wonder if the Premier or Mr Cayman Brac Trump were invited to Donald Trump’s inauguration party? When Mr. Trump eventually visits the Cayman Islands I do suspect that Mr. McKeeva will be one of the very few that will be able to speak with him.
I can already see Mr. Trump’s namesake on the Brac trying to lure him into buying up Divi Tiara, the Alexander and explaining how well-suited our air service is – ha, ha, – had to put that in there Moses Trump!!!! Can’t ever get to see you in person, as I am not one of them coming to beg something from you. Also, how do you expect people to travel to the Brac if your airport intercom system is so poor in Cayman?
Hey why not a Christmas photo together of the two PPM representatives from the Brac? Perhaps government could hire the gentleman who does photos from the shoppe just a little east of the westernmost primary school!!!
Why don’t both of you get together and organize a nice dinner for some of the elderly folks. And both of you should consider, since you are on the same team, having a public meeting together (remember those things?).
Anyways, remember folks Jesus is the reason for the season.
sad but true…
More like Lying Hillary .
Donald Trump got nuttin on Big Mac. He tweeting too
Sweety couldn’t give a damn about his tweeter, just let him show me his woofer.
I wish I could say that Mac has not aged a bit…
You can say it, but lying does not become you.
Hey Mac. Could you please let us know if it true that you or your wife owned condos at the Ritz?
And is it true that strata fees were never paid because you didn’t think you had to.?
Is it true you got a free penthouse and guaranteed commission on the sale of any condo through an exclusive arrangement around the same time that the $10m duty waiver was given where you and JOCC “forgot” to complete the paperwork on the debt?
One thing about the Ritz is absolute fact – it’s recorded in the Hansard. XXX
CNS: Veritas, can you find that in the Hansard? Or do you know the date?
CNS must revel in new attention the Bush shenanigans bring their online rag, – the back bench heckler has surely been missed. Geesh, I’ve got no idea what the buffoon is trying to say but suppose that’s what keeps me still reading…
Wow !!
I must say that things are off to an absolutely great start for our West Bay Elections in May 2017.
This kind of rant on Facebook is so typical of Mac when his feathers get ruffled. I would say that he just lost several hundred votes in Boatswain Bay from the Powery Clan and if you add up their close connections to the Ebanks, it’s more votes that the UDP CDP won’t get in the Republic.
I see lot’s of old fridges, stoves, washers, dryers along the road side in West Bay for the Christmas bulk waste clean up. I hope A L Thompson’s, Kirk Home Centre, Cox and others, have a good supply of appliances on hand, because traffic will be extremely heavy with a convoy of cargo heading into West Bay next week.
I hope that Fosters, Kirk Market, Hurley’s and other supermarkets will have lot’s of turkeys, coffee, sugar, creme, rice and flour…….. because the purchases and deliveries are about to happen by the politicians.
As for 345 Beer, I hope the Cayman Islands Brewery have been working overtime to meet the demand in West Bay and the outer districts. I hear that Bodden Town alone has 18 names so far, to contest the next general elections.
Merry Christmas Cayman Islands and hoping that we all can “Drain the Swamp” in May 2017.
Drain the Swamp? Not going to happen in the Cayman Islands – locals are too easy to buy off.
Hell, on the Brac, it is very obvious. All of a sudden you can see Mr. Cayman Brac Trump appearing more and more. Coincedentally, you see certain persons just going up to him and asking for $$$ – whether it be food, electricity, furniture or some Christmas cash. And when the beggars get something they advertise it to everybody and anybody.
The Queen of Watering Place is also entrenched into the Swamp – as I could swear on the Bible that I just saw PWD staff fixing up her mother’s house. Just saying!!!
But knowing this XXXX always wanna be on the winning political team person I am sure that she will be able to convince that PWD is being reimbursed for all of the cost-incurred.
While I do not necessarily agree with Mr. McKeeva, he does look out for his constituents and maybe he would give me some work – cause I am an able-bodied person and want to work.
Only way to get a job on Brac is if you are related to the right people or if you are from a certain country, can speak tagalog and repeatedly say Sir, Mam, Thank You and Please (and by the way the minimum wage in that country is US $0.61 per hour, so CI $6.00 per hour is a fortune to them.
8:05PM you are right on the spot with your comments.
Note: If you take the “n” out of the middle of Santa and put it at the end – then you get Satan.
Baby Jesus is the reason for the season, Merry Christmas to all.
Just like NASA…With the T used as the curve in the logo.
Is there actually someone else in the Cayman Islands, besides me, who knows about NASA’s design – I am impressed.
Mac, you need a vacation. Maybe for several years. May I suggest the South Pole?
Those poor penguins.
That would be a significant addition to global warming. All that gas bag, hot air spouting, verbal diarrhea spewing would have all of us 20′ underwater within about a week.
Instead of like 5 years?
keep up the good work cns.
mac… leader of the cayman raving monster looney party…..
I don’t know why Big Mac would refer to me as “anonymous” after all of the time he has shaken my hand.
Well played one armed bandit. Well played. Now go wash your hand.
wow steve and bush no longer seem to be good buddies…. maybe there is an unpaid legal bill for bush’s criminal case……
He’s always been like a big spoiled kid. If anyone doesn’t agree with him he rants and raves. Did he think they were going to stay quiet. If they won you would have heard how it was his idea though.
AND is anyone really surprised to hear that he was behind the challenge. I said that from day one – it’s exactly the kind of thing he would do.
Anyone remember his puppy Elio shilling for him for money to help him with his legal woes. The man is a fantastic piece of …….. work.