Panton injured in an undisclosed accident

| 08/12/2023 | 29 Comments
Premier Wayne Panton Earth Day 2023 Message, Cayman News Service
Premier Wayne Panton delivering an Earth Day 2023 Message in April this year

(CNS): Former premier Wayne Panton has been involved in an accident, according to a message delivered by Speaker Sir Alden McLaughlin this morning ahead of the Throne Speech and Budget Address in parliament. McLaughlin told members of the House at the very beginning of proceedings that he had received a message indicating that Panton had been in an accident on Thursday and had broken several ribs and so would not be attending. The speaker said that Panton might be absent for the entire budget meeting.

No details of what happened to Panton have yet been released. CNS has reached out to the premier to find out how he is and we are awaiting a response.

Friday morning was the official State Opening of the 2023-2024 Session of Parliament, which began with the governor’s Throne Speech, the first delivered by Jane Owen. It was followed by the minister of finance’s Budget Address, also a first for the new premier, Juliana O’Connor Connolly.


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  1. Anonymous says:

    I heard he had a fall at his home not a car accident so please get off the Drunk Driving foolishness

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    • Anonymous says:

      Mr. Panton has stated on previous occasions that he abstains from drinking alcohol. Likely an unfortunate accident or similar. Get well soon, Mr. Panton.

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  2. Anonymous says:

    UPM is not full of nice people at all !

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  3. Anonymous says:

    He tripped and fell, no biggie, he will recover

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  4. Anonymous says:

    Wayne you are the best – please rest up and get better soon.

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  5. Anonymous says:

    Poor man, he’s had a rough few weeks as it is, I hope he gets better soon.

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  6. Peter Schmid says:

    wishing the former Premier a speedy and full recovery!

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  7. Anonymous says:

    Be well, Sir. Rest up, get fit and return swinging.

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    • Anonymous says:

      Do not call him ‘Sir’ enough of that going around.

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      • Anonymous says:

        Don’t call Alden “Sir” either.

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      • Anonymous says:

        Out of all “parties” and independents, only Wayne P and André have my respect and deserve to be called Sir, or Honourable. Respect is earned through holding positions responsibly there, especially surrounded (and outnumbered by) the vulture culture.

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    • Anonymous says:

      I don’t know about the swinging bit but I do wish him a speedy recovery.

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  8. Nautical-one345 says:

    Hope and pray for a full and speedy recovery for former Premier Panton.

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  9. Anonymous says:

    Recover soon Wayne. Your voice is needed in parliament.

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  10. Anonymous says:

    Was he breathalyzed or did he call John John to help him out?

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    • Anonymous says:

      Seymour is only interested in helping one person – Seymour!

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    • Anonymous says:

      Wayne does not drink alcohol. So please get off this track!

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      • Anonymous says:

        If I were you I would be more worried about the obvious suggestion that he intervened to protect another MLA from the RCIPS than any inference he had a drink. Great if you are teetotal – less great if you use your power and influence to protect those that are not from the consequences of their actions, be it traffic accidents or assaulting women.

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    • Anonymous says:

      he doesn’t drink you disgusting insect.

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