Speaker bows out as victim with ‘swan song’
(CNS): McKeeva Bush said he would pray for those who are trying to bring him down, as he delivered what he called his “swan song” from the speaker’s chair on Monday evening. Bush made no apology and barely mentioned the reason for his departure, instead implying it was the work of his political enemies who, “no matter what they tried to do and are still trying to do”, would not succeed.
Bush admitted he was asked to resign but described the scandal as “a nasty ordeal” for his family, saying nothing about the women who were reportedly the subject of his inappropriate behaviour.
Speaking just before the house adjourned for what he said would be the last time as the presiding speaker, he said his departure was “a bitter-sweet moment” because of “the circumstances under which I opted to resign, considering the interference and undue influences being brought to bear publicly on the matter of the accusations against me”.
Bush said it was sweet because he was, he hoped, leaving parliament in the capable hands of his deputy, as he informally anointed Kathy Ebanks-Wilks as his successor, even though the next speaker must be elected by the whole parliament. He said he would be returning to the floor and the back bench, where he would be able to take part in debates on policy.
Bush said he was not seeking high office anymore and did not want to be in Cabinet. He claimed that he was proud to have been trusted in the “noble and distinguished office” by the parliament and that throughout his career he had served his country to the best of his ability and honesty.
The West Bay veteran MP also claimed it was his prerogative to decide his resignation notice period because the Standing Orders are silent on the timing of his departure. However, he said he had no intention of going beyond 30 November as he was trying to keep the peace and not trying “to blaggard [sic] our country”.
Bush said he would be an avid advocate to represent his constituency and support his West Bay colleagues and the country, as he thanked his colleagues in the face of those who “are trying to bring me down”.
Premier Wayne Panton, who had requested his resignation, acknowledged Bush’s comments and said he had acted in the best interests of the country, as he wished him and his family well.
See McKeeva deliver his resignation speech below:
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Wow, NO accountablility for his own actions, sounds like a mango sociopath that used to live in the W H
Just another victim of laws, ignorance, and being brought up third world as the Lord provided.
When Mac steps down as Speaker he will continue to be Premier in all but name, leading a group of like minded and like moraled individuals and get rich quick wanna-bees eager to learn from the master – as well as Wayne who will comfort himself shining the Premier sign on his door.
This right here:
“He said he would be returning to the floor and the back bench, where he would be able to take part in debates on policy.”
Watch machinations and overtures abound now as Mac begins his role as an active parliamentarian. Great job Wayne – thanks for allowing this farce to continue just so you can be premier, leading a bunch of inept, laughable, immature wannabes.
To Anonymous 9:53am: You do understand that his constituency voted him as MP, which entitles him to sit in the chamber like everyone else. There is nothing anyone can do about that, it is up to the people in the next election, not to return him to that seat. We can only hope that all the teenagers who reached voting age since last election will outvote the elderly in his constituency and choose a better representative.
Yes, it comes back to the electorate. Either they vote a woman-beater in, or they vote it out (‘it’ was used intentionally).
@9:53am..Wayne has no power whatsoever to remove him from his MP job. WBW will handle that in the next election. Let’s be grateful he is no longer in the Speaker’s chair.
Let us hope they will!
The man is not going anywhere. He is literally walking a few steps from the Speaker’s chair to the right where the government of the day pretends to conduct important business. Mac will now become a voting parliamentarian, sitting snugly nestled in the safe bosom of PACT, collecting a paycheck from the people’s money. Shame on you Wayne and other PACT members. By any means necessary to keep this worthless act together, eh? We need an election called now!
ONLY DINOSAURS USE THE WORD BLACKGUARD!
The worst thing to happen to Cayman was Hurricane Ivan and Hurricane Bush.
GOOD RIDDANCE!!!!!!!!
CAYMANIAN!
Get this man the worlds tiniest violin and send him out to pasture.
About time….. Hopefully this will be the last we hear about this despicable man. Your family deserves better – I hope you can sober up and clean up your act.
Unfortunately not. He now becomes an active parliamentarian in the government bench of the PACT administration, effectively keeping the sham going for a few months yet. Call an early election!
But who else would they vote in?
an iguana – it would have a better understanding of acceptable behaviour than Mac under the influence of liquor.
He claimed that “…… throughout his career he had served his country to the best of his ability and honesty”. Well that’s an honest statement for a change! He always had no ability and no honesty, so that exlains his performance over the decades as an MLA / MP.
He’s obviously delusional and needs removing from Parliament permanently.
Exactly!! Him stepping off the chair means nothing other than he’s not “presiding” over the kangaroo politics! Instead, he is JOINING the PACT gov’t benches to become an active VOTING parliament member.
Time Longer Than Rope….wouldn’t doubt that there is more drama coming very soon…
certainly is. there are a number of far more unpleasant incidents just waiting to see the light of day linked to this vile man….
Don’t be surprised if in 2 months he says he’s not leaving because he has prayed about it more, and talked with his constituents, who have begged him not to resign since he did nothing wrong.
And of course there will be no charges brought against him for the sexual harassment, Drinking, breaking his curfew etc. Like it or not Bush is the true ruler of this little island. Not even the law has power over him.
Stay tuned.
There is a common misconception that Bush was still under curfew or prohibited from drinking from the terms of his conviction. neither is true; his term of home confinement and curfew ended some considerable time ago, and whilst his lawyer pleaded his supposed renunciation of alcohol in mitigation, it wasn’t made a term of his suspended sentence.
Ignorance is bliss. And apparently still needs representation here. Bush is the perfect person for them and there is no way to get rid of him anyway.
CNS: please check again. I didn’t hear him say he would be joining the backbench.
Let’s be clear, he is and remains a member of the PACT as he has not been removed and the Premier has certainly not refused to work with him again for the 2nd time.
Remember the #sheissupported Wayne? We see who you’re really supporting. Time longer than rope
We need to amend the constitution; it is very narrow in its language relating to the removal of an MLA for misdeeds.
There literally is nothing we can do about it unless the Constitution is changed.
The country is just tired of this sad old man. Fortunately Cayman demographics are changing and narrow minded narcissistic dinosaurs like Bush will very soon be washed away from our memory.
To be replaced with….Kenny….
And Mac’s right hand Fax machine man who will be running in West bay.
He and Kenneth and Saunders and Seymour and Jay..O Lord have mercy on Cayman.
While I agree, I can’t give you a thumbs up… that’s too sad.
I wish CNS and the rest of the Press would just stop giving him the spotlight and allow us to move on. Between him and Alden,I don’t know which one desires to be in the spotlight more..Enough is enough..stop giving these types of people the energy and fuel they need to continue..
Forever Honorable though, right, no matter what?
Who will date bring a motion to change that?
No-one?
Then they are ALL scum.
Utter twat.
Zero remorse. Just a momuntenal ego.
Psych 101 – people with narcissistic personality disorder frequently see themselves as the victim, or play the victim when their transgressions are exposed. Just saying.
Sounds exactly by the former US president, Mr Orange Cheeto Head tRUMP
However, he said he had no intention of going beyond 30 November as he was trying to keep the peace and not trying “to blaggard [sic] our country”.
CNS, I have neither the time nor the inclination to listen to McKeeva’s speech, but I suspect the word he used, albeit with his own pronunciation, was blackguard. A very common word in the Cayman vernacular when McKeeva was growing up.
8.50pm Correction – he never grew up, only down.
And sideways.
Actually, a common pronunciation of blackguard, but “blaggard” is also used as a word with similar meaning and spelt as such in Ireland (albeit as a noun rather than a verb).
He’s a pathetic, disgusting fool!
Ass Hat
narcissistic maniacal mental man….politicians take notice of how the master works. he will guide you KB…the West Bay Jedi!!
Speaker who’d never ever have a chance at being promoted to Orator
Can we give him a washing machine to leave sooner and not return. ALT got some good deals on. I’m buying!
You would have to fill it with money first – you now what he will get paid in salary, pension and expenses even if he is on the back benches?
More lies! What a stain on our history! And to think there’re plenty Caymanians that believe these lies.
Hey !!! Umm, Mr Bush !!!!
I was one, just letting you know you should pray for me
This ranks right up there with the passing of Queen Elizabeth and Skeletor’s final episode. What an emotional goodbye from a legend. Mack Daddy will always be remembered and stay in all of our thoughts. I never forget when he helped Tyrone, Jamal Dirty Mike and boyz in da red Prius. Tanks Mack tanks
Everyone needs to leave Honorable Bush alone as he is a great man. This is a big setup job.
If you’re honest with yourself 6:32 in time you’ll find you were pleased that it worked
Must be a good stash you have – compliments of?????
shameful of every caymananian who voted for this .
Mac will never become a better person until he admits his faults. Face your demons and you may become a better person. Deny them and you will eventually see destruction.
I pray that WBW NEVER elects him again. What a waste of oxygen!
Any investigation into First Cayman Bank?
Stan Thomas?
Michael Ryan
Cabinet Status grants?
Government credit card used for casino gambling?
Port Authority land purchase, Cruise ship Revenues, Crown grants?
It is alleged that over a million was paid for land , recently valued at $70K plus ?
Why, how, ??
Oh dear! I was hoping he would have said that he wouldn’t ever run for any office again. He reminds me of the great orange hope up north who will never accept blame for anything he does. Sounds as if he expected to do whatever, harass whomever he pleases and no one should call him out on it. You are not that special and you have brought shame on your family, the legislature, and the entire Cayman Islands so many times. . Thank goodness he has called it for what it is ” a nasty ordeal” please bear in mind that the Bible that Christians believe in states that before you pray for anyone and expect to have your prayers answered you must first repent of your sins, apologies to those you have harmed then pray for yourself. I hope you get help and live a wholesome life going forward in your senior years so that you and your family will be free from the nasty ordeals of life.
Yes Mac it has been a nasty ordeal for your family. In fact most of your elected life has been. All brought about by YOU and your terrible behaviour and greed.
Please do not pray for me as I cannot take the risk of the entiry answering your prayers.
Truly a case of physician heal thy self.
A truly sick little fella…
Is it Vanity, stupidity or sociopathic blindness that drives this low life?
He appears to have no knowledge or shame attached to any of his questionable behaviors.
Yet his worshippers prop him up , which is a very sad statement of their characters.
A bit of all you listed and much more.
I cannot roll my eyes any harder at this shameless egotistical clown.
Just. Go.
You are a total shambles and a national embarrassment.
For the best part of 40 years this person has been a blight on Cayman and has on numerous occasions, brought shame on the legislative assembly and latterly, the parliament. You will not be missed by anyone with half a brain. Just another narcissist who believes the crap that comes put of his mouth. Cheerio loser.
Pray! Oh my!
Mr Bush for your deeds the devil in hell has a special place for you. I’m sure he is waiting with open arms.
Narcissist