Archive for February 6th, 2025
Ruling shows NCC needs power to challenge poor decisions
CNS): The Grand Court has again demonstrated why the National Conservation Council needs to retain its ability to challenge unlawful decisions made by government entities in relation to the National Conservation Act in the courts. On Wednesday, the court delivered its ruling in the judicial review brought by the NCC against a decision by the […]
UPM still pursuing forced acquisition of GT beach land
(CNS): The minority UPM administration is proving to be less of an actual lame duck, despite having lost its majority and mandate to govern. The Cayman Islands Government has revealed it is continuing to pursue a compulsory acquisition of a small piece of beachfront land in George Town known as Red Spot. Speaking in parliament […]
Lack of referendum financing rules creates free-for-all
(CNS): Elections Supervisor Wesley Howell has confirmed there are no rules in the Referendum Law to prevent anyone from anywhere spending unlimited money to promote any side of the three questions that will be put to voters on 30 April. Deputy Premier Kenneth Bryan successfully steered the bill through the House on Wednesday, which means […]
Referendum bill passes 13-5 after PPM backs minority UPM
(CNS): Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan successfully steered through the bill for a government referendum to take place on Election Day, 30 April, after he secured the support of the official opposition. All five members of the Progressives and independent opposition MP Chris Saunders voted ‘yes’, while all five members of TCCP gave the bill a […]
