Archive for April 27th, 2023
PACT supports bid to start EWA without EIA
(CNS): A private member’s motion by McKeeva Bush MP (WBW) in parliament Thursday was accepted by the government in a unanimous vote that could see work start on the East-West Arterial extension immediately, even though the premier didn’t appear to support the proposal. Planning and Infrastructure Minister Jay Ebanks, who is responsible for roads, offered […]
Red Bay head ‘welcomed’ back to school
(CNS): The education ministry has confirmed that the principal at Red Bay Primary School has been officially reinstated. Vickie Frederick, who was suspended in 2021 because of allegations she had performed exorcisms on students, has been welcomed back on the job after no further action was recommended by police. Frederick has been back at school […]
Saunders challenges ‘sustainability’ of PACT
(CNS): In his first address to parliament from the opposition benches since being fired from the PACT Cabinet, Chris Saunders (BTW) challenged the sustainability of some of the Cayman Islands Government’s fiscal and political plans. Sustainability has been billed as a major component of this government, but the now estranged independent MP said revenue derived […]
Suspects arrested but burglaries ‘sadden’ Brac minister
(CNS): Following a spree of burglaries on Cayman Brac, District Administration Minister Juliana O’Connor-Connolly (CBE) is advocating for additional support and resources for the Sister Islands to combat all illicit and illegal activity. Two 31-year-old men, both from the Brac, were arrested Tuesday on suspicion of burglary in relation to four recent break-ins on that […]
SPS passes easily as opposition MIA for vote
(CNS): In the early hours of Thursday morning, Premier Wayne Panton defended both the figures and the policies in PACT’s Strategic Policy Statement, as he wrapped up the debate on the government motion supporting the SPS. All opposition MPs except for Joey Hew had left the chamber before the vote, which meant that the SPS […]
