Bryan ‘disappointed’ as CAL chairman left too soon
(CNS): Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan has said he was disappointed that Jude Scott, who recently resigned as chairman of Cayman Airways, “abandoned ship when he did” because he had “jumped the gun a little” since the concerns he raised in his resignation letter have largely already been addressed. Bryan said that Cabinet has approved the funding to bring CAL salaries in line with the civil service increase, and the situation at the airfield on Little Cayman regarding the lease has been resolved. Furthemore, he told CNS that the “dual destination” idea is far from a policy but an idea for discussion.
Maintaining that he had not been ignoring or avoiding Scott, Bryan said, “I wish he had stuck it out.” The minister said that sometimes it takes longer than he would like to go through the process but that most of the concerns Scott had raised were being tackled.
“Cayman Airways has a bright future ahead and I want to move forward,” he said. “I don’t think the letter was helpful but I don’t want to waste time on negative issues as I really want to focus on the positive future of the airline.”
The minister said there are some issues relating to the Edward Bodden Airfield on Little Cayman that will need to be addressed and those discussions are underway in Cabinet. But he noted that there is no full agreement yet on the best way forward to deal with that complex situation.
Bryan explained that the idea of dual destination tourism was something that he wanted people to think about and discuss, but no policy decision has been made on it at all. He said that after the last two years and the impact on the country’s airline, things are changing. CAL now has bright days ahead, and that was where he wanted to focus.
Scott resigned last week and submitted a scathing resignation letter, in which he criticised the minister and the direction he was taking the national flag carrier. While CNS and other media houses secured copies of the letter, the minister has now formally released it, making it a public document. He has also released the brief acceptance letter from Chief Officer Stran Bodden, who thanked Scott for his service and wished him well.
See the resignation letter in the CNS Library.
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So many hateful commentaries on our young Minister. It sounds very much like an envy and jealousy forum. I would bet that there is more to this story of the Minister avoiding the Chairman. Kenneth would not deliberately avoid the Chairman unless there was a good reason and I am not saying that his response is the right one, but I am sure there is a reason. I have seen something similar before; when the second-tier power thinks they are better than the Boss, there is conflict and nothing much gets done between them. I wonder? Does the entitled Chairman find it difficult to show the appropriate respect to the George Town boy that grew into a national leader?
I am left wondering if Panton is really the premier. He seems to be silent these days. Wasn’t another MP disciplined for interference?
Wasn’t Chris Saunders part of this ‘policy’ to give away Cayman Air revenue to Jamaica? How can he hold the position Minister of Finance with that kind of thinking? What does the PPM have to say? Their silence is deafening?
The PPM? Y’all voted them out remember ? Didn’t want the Alliance but you got PACT…. Tek it !!
Kenneth Bryan has become another McKeeva Bush with his dictatorial direct ruling.
Neither of them understand separation of powers.
We can only have nightmares of what Cayman will become after they have deposed Wayne Panton when Chris Saunders is Premier, Kenneth Bryan is Deputy Premier, accompanied by Alden’s PPM rats.
Lord help us.
Kenneth doesn’t understand separation of powers.
Kenneth doesn’t understand the principles of good governance.
Kenneth doesn’t understand conflict of interest.
And if by chance Don could educate him, he would ignore it BIGLY.
“And the situation at the airfield on Little Cayman regarding the lease has been resolved”.
“The minister said there are some issues relating to the Edward Bodden Airfield on Little Cayman that will need to be addressed and those discussions are underway in Cabinet. But he noted that there is no full agreement yet on the best way forward to deal with that complex situation”.
Saying it has been resolved does not actually sound factual!?
“Cayman Airways has a bright future ahead and I want to move forward,” he said. “I don’t think the letter was helpful but I don’t want to waste time on negative issues as I really want to focus on the positive future of the airline.”
This is precisely Jude’s concerns! The future cannot be bright for Cayman Airways if the Minister is not responding in a timely and respectful manner to the Chairman! If there is an accident on Little Cayman, at the airport that isn’t up to code….we the taxpayers will be paying yet again! And the resultant reputation of Cayman Airways and the Cayman Islands will suffer…because the unqualified Minister is to full of himself and busy dancing for Jamaican Independence and dodging legitimate concerns around Ms. Cayman…concerns that should have been decided on loooooong ago!
Same old sound bytes from Ministers. Jude is a upright professional with no time to waste, this much is apparent. Minister thought he could sit on his laurels and dodge while upteen requests were being made for a sit down and other matters that needed grave attention. Now, all of a sudden so called things are getting done. These types need to understand not everyone will wait around on you on “cayman time”.
Well I’m disappointed you were ever elected, Kenny.
I’m bitterly disappointed that you blocked any attempt to hold McKeeva accountable for his criminal thuggery, but then as you’re just his sock-puppet anyway that shouldn’t have been a surprise.
Most of all I’m disappointed that Wayne chose to entrust you with a ministerial brief which you are manifestly unfit for.
Mac had a right to a fair trial. KB was the only MP that did not preempt the ruling of the judiciary.
You are a disappointed person, it seems.
Did I miss the statement that was due this week from Hon KB on the Miss Cayman Universe Saga?
He is busy ducking responsibilities. Sorry.
Check back next week for more earning a paycheck he does not deserve.
Well I am disappointed you have not left.
KB doesn’t want to waste his time on negative issues – that is exactly where he is going wrong.
Perhaps do one of those fake crying videos that you are so good at and beg Jude to return.
Electorate disappointed that the minister hasn’t gone sooner.
What no one is also talking about is how many pilots had quite the national airlines over the past year and a half. Pilots who chose Dubai over their home country because benefits are better.
Everyone knows Caymanian pilots are the best in the world and sought after.
Really? Evidence for this? Links?
See likes above
I know one of those pilots. It was best for to financially secure him and his family. Unfortunate to lose good Caymanian pilots, but better overall for them and their families.
Hogwash 12:11 . Dubai is Dubai idjut snd they can afford to pay what they pay pilots with their vast wealth. Your comparison is ludicrous snd indeed stupid!!!
Learn to spell properly.
There has been ZERO pilots from CAL that left to go Dubai in the past year and a half. Yes there is one about to leave. If you’re talking about how many left in the pass few years yes there have been a few but be sure to include how many of them got fired or laid off also ok. FACTS!!
Sorry, you are incorrect.
Wtf does this have to do with the price of tea in China?
Stop trying to change subject.
The topic today is Worthless, responsibility avoiding, should not have been elected except by idiots he made stupid promises to, Politrictians and the even more worthless PACT government. Stay on point.
Bryans current portfolio of tasks:
Cayman Airways airlift & personnel management
Beauty Pageant participants
Civil Infrastructure & development
Port & cruise dock development (floating dock…]
Next week?
Go easy, he has a lot on his plate.
Nope. Do your damn job.
I have met Jude, and he is an intelligent, well-spoken man who cares deeply about Cayman. The big picture question here is why Government is soliciting advice from Jamaica, or from economists from Trinidad. If Cayman needs advice, it should go to places like Monaco or Singapore, which are also small nations but extremely well managed.
Cayman Islands gdp per capita for 2020 was $85,347, a 6.74% decline from 2019.
Trinidad and Tobago gdp per capita for 2020 was $15,286, a 10.73% decline from 2019.
Started off so good.
Jude is an outstanding man. Smart as they come and able to deal with things logically. Trust me if there is a decision to be made he will look at it 6 ways til Sunday.
Bryan on the other hand is just full of EXCUSES. Jude did not abandone ship, Bryan did.
All he trying to di is shift blame after the fact.
Like PACT, Bryan is a waste of good oxygen.
What he should do is resign and hand off his portfolio to someone with knowledge and tenacity to do the job.
Maybe Jon Jon might be willing to takeover the Ministry and embarrass Cayman worse than he did in those COVID briefings, for which the entire world shall forever remember Caymanian and Jon Jon.
This government was so fortunate that Mr. Scott was willing to take on this role. He brought the skills, integrity and even experience! Plus,he’d stepped away from Cayman Finance.
It’s absolutely disgusting that this should unravel like this. Think of the message it sends to others minded to try to help the government. And it ain’t like they don’t need a lot of help SMH
If Kenneth wants to maintain that he wasn’t avoiding the chair, then show that he wasn’t. Show where he responded or even reached out to the chair.
Cayman Airways has so many things they are doing right but they have the wrong person leading the way. The minister is in way over his head and has no idea how to lead anything much less a national airline.
The arrogance of the minister is the real reason Cayman Airways cannot succeed. He doesn’t have experience in running anything but yet is expected to improve it?
Get out of the way and let the qualified and experienced run the show!
The fatal attraction of government is that it allows busybodies to impose decisions on others without paying any price themselves. That enables them to act as if there were no price, even when there are ruinous prices paid by others.
Bryan is just trying to cover his ass and hit back at Jude because Jude correctly called him out in the resignation letter.
Kenneth is persona non grata in this government. PACT knows they cannot find anyone to beat him in GTC so they highlight every single mistake of his (using local media who seem only too happy to oblige) so they can no confidence him.
Now, Kenneth makes it easy because he doesnt know what he is doing. I would bet he opposes Wayne for Premier so CS will keep him around until he can take Premier from WP and then get rid of Kenneth.
It really all is about power nothing to do with the people. I saw this coming the minute people were writing thinkpieces about Kenneth’s billboards like WTF is the public supposed to do about it, we more worried about gas prices and electric bills.
clap clap clap…this is exactly what is happening. Wayne and Chris are using CMR to go at Kenneth, its obvious!!!
We seem to be calling KB out on his shit good here also.
Truth is truth. It will follow you.
Games of Thrones. The saga continues.
We should have all weekend party; dedicate a new Public Holiday and call them Super Duper Honorable when the day comes that one of our MLA’s admits they are wrong.
Not holding my breath.
Admission of mistakes is not improper. As a matter of fact, it’s a sign of strength and maturity (not weakness).
AG should learn this lesson.
Eric Bush too.
I’m disappointed that Kenneth is in parliament in the first place
Well then, run for GTC in 2025. Good luck. You will not win.
Can KB please clear that rubbish up by the Lobster Pot following demolition of those two cottages on North Church Street. It is an eyesore for residents and tourists alike.
then can he get planning permission. No man is above the law.
You mean the pile of breeze blocks that were supposedly historical buildings lol
Why did he give away the Lobster Pot dock and cay for a private development?!
Is that what happened? You sure? Don’t believe that’s correct, but could be wrong. If you know more, please share link.
Keep digging your hole Kenneth..Can’t keep your mouth shut and always shifting the blame to someone else other than you..
Narcissist much? It has become very obvious that you want to be Alden’s “heir apparent” for top political Narcissist.
A pre-requisite to working for/in the Cayman Islands Govt is Narcissism.
And by the time you reach MLA status you must have acquired a 3 PHDs.
How do you jump the gun a little?
Kenny is that like being a little pregnant.
Ken, take a page from Jude’s playbook and resign.
This country needs less career politicians who love the spotlight and the pay cheque that goes with it.
If Kenneth feels disappointed he should check how I feel knowing he has the keys to the cabinet. I will never ever ever vote for a Wayne Panton again
Yep Cayman Airways has such a bright future that you promoted a FO to Captain so that he can retire at a Captain’s salary. I could have swallowed it if the guy didn’t came from one of the wealthiest family on island but this is what you do and try to sell to the public. Sad days are ahead of us people.
You are so wrong. He makes no more than he did as a FO.
Always someone spouting off what they do not know.
When he retires, he retires and take no more pension with him with what is affored under the law.
So you’re saying he was being paid as a Captain while he was a FO? That’s even worsa!
I think what Kenny is trying to say is, – alright, I may have started a fire, but if you look the other way there’s no smoke and so it’s not a fire yet 🔥🚒
The Prodigy said it best.
Sounds like something Sir Alden would do or say.
On a positive note, Miss Cayman hasn’t quit on him.
Didn’t u hear “delicate Situation” don’t want to upset somebodee side ting bizzness!!!!!
Kenny all these hypothetical ideas are making everyone uneasy. Please keep it shut unless you have something of substance to benefit our people.
Truth to that.
Biggest narcissist in Government is the minister for tourism………..
No. Sir Alden is biggest narcissist.
Actually Alden did a brilliant job and to compare him to any of the PACT clown show is really disrespecting his legacy!
Brilliant at what? farming and slicking back his hair?
Kenneth isn’t the brightest but we don’t WANT Alden back.
That is true.
What are you smoking?
Does any woter not realize that all of them i.e. Govt over the last 30yrs has caused the sh*t storm we all find ourselves in?
All the party system has done does is allow the other half to cast blame when in fact ALL OF THEM are to blame, are f**king up and have f**ked up royally over and over again.
Yet in Cayman 4 yrs is enough time to wipe peoples memory and ability to think in the Cayman Islands.
It apparently just gets a reboot, does the same thing over and over and expects a different result.
How f**king stupid does one really have to be?
You play into their plan they must all be wearing nappies from pissing their pants all day; everyday.
Classic comment.
If government can change district voting to one-man-one-vote, then government should change 4 year terms to say 2 year terms.
PPM on the rebound.
PACT sh!t the bed.
How many died from Covid on Alden watch 1 as 1 was foreigner and he was patient zero. PACT is like 26. Simply because of mismanagement.
Everything PACT has touch has turned to crap.
You are one full of shit Caymanian! Dumbest comment I have seen!
@3:14pm..Alden won that award a long time ago..Kenneth was under his tutelage but still working on it.
Kenneth is working hard on it while Alden is on the farm but Like Ms. Cayman it will be a downfall not a crown, that he will be remembered for…
I think Kenny will be someone we all wish to FORGET!
Sir Alden will be remembered as the Premier who ruled with an iron fist and sold out his fellow Caymanians. Plain and simple.
Perhaps if Kenny had dialogue with the Chairman, he would’ve known these issues have been resolved as he so claims.
This the problem we have in this country. The non- qualified advising the qualified, and ultimately having control over them.
Can’t say we didn’t set this up!
100% facts.
Same happened with the interim Chief Medical Officer and guess who was involved with that issue too…yup, you guessed it. The very same idiot that appears to think he knows best despite knowing nothing.
Exactly.. if these issues were resolved why didn’t the Chief Officer inform the board members including the chair ? I smell bulls$&!
Chief officer should have been getting answers to the Chair
Territory , Cayman is a Territory. But I get what you mean.
Insincerity and hypocrisy are words that Kenneth Bryan cannot comprehend but he does understand just how much dislike or animosity towards him her has stirred up and how pressure bust pipe!
Jude Scott has always behaved like petulant diva. No one in Cayman is as smart as him just ask him.
Jude Scott and Marco Archer must be twins or kindred spirits because yes we know they are intelligent and educated but they are not always right.
That is some thing they struggle with “biggly” and have in common with Kenneth Bryan. SMH
I would prefer someone who’s actually smart but perhaps thinks they’re super-smart rather than someone who is thick as a plank but thinks they’re smart.
You can’t argue with stupid.
Troll
What makes suspect that he is just a little smarter than you?
SMH… You are completely wrong. Obviously biased for your ‘wants’ that may be delayed until the ‘right’ officials are propped up in place.
The problem is people like you tear down our own talented, intelligent and scandal-free people. Are you scared of intelligence? Jude and Marco are known to me. They are very smart and have great integrity. I don’t know the details as relates to Jude/ CAL – but I am confident that the stance he took was warranted.
Sorry to see this loss from CAL but all the best to you Jude
Exactly Michael. Wish there were more people like you. And Jude. And Marco. I’ve known Kenny for years and let’s face it, he is a total moron. He’s a decent enough fellow (these days), but scarily unsuited for such an important job. How on earth did this happen? How can we make it stop?
Both Scott & Archer feel they are above everyone else so no wonder Honorable Bryant could not talk to the man. They want there old buddy Alden back so they can have the upper cast back in power.
Laughable comment. They take their duty seriously and perform ethically (not for corrupt financial gain).
We have many decent smart people. The fact is, they don’t want to enter the sh@t show. Jude chanced it, and not for the money, but being of the caliber he is, he made a sensible decision to resign. CAL’s loss but who could blame him.
This kid never knows when to stop talking! FFS
I wish this Minister would jump ship! Only then will the storm stop raging.
Dunning-Kruger in full flow!
KB needs to learn when to STFU!
Kenny, sadly, we’ve been so “disappointed” with you from the beginning…
So will he be voted out?
Unfortunately not.
Kenny has the equivalent of Mac’s status in WB for GT.
The new teflon don.
“It is better to remain quite and be thought a fool than to open one’s mouth and remove all doubt” comes to mind.
A fool and his Ministry are soon parted
If only!
Not if they and their backers could collapse the government by jumping the aisle. Then they can do whatever they like.
Kenny is too thick to understand how thick he really is.
Kenny boy should drop this one, just digging his own hole deeper each day.
Methinks someone with some weight and authority has had a word with our resident male model.
What’s Mac going to have to say about it?
Anyway…