Archive for May 3rd, 2023
Cabinet cracks deepen over road debate
(CNS): Premier Wayne Panton’s ongoing struggle to hold the PACT coalition together was laid bare last Thursday when his front- and backbench colleagues made it quite clear that they do not support a major part of his policy agenda. The debate over a private member’s motion on the environmental impact assessment for the controversial East-West […]
Climate policy calls for significant action and investment
(CNS): A draft of the long-awaited Climate Change Policy outlining the interventions needed over the next 17 years to ensure a climate-resilient Cayman Islands has finally been published and is now open for public consultation. The comprehensive document outlines a significant amount of work and investment and shows that extensive adaptations are needed in order […]
Final ToR guiding road EIA includes public views
(CNS): The final terms of reference (ToR) forming the basis for the increasingly controversial environmental impact assessment for the East-West Arterial extension have been published, and many of the public comments and questions submitted during the consultation process have been included. Some have also been taken on board as part of the final terms, including […]