Isaac voted deputy speaker, Mac returns to PAC
(CNS): The PACT Government has again appointed one of its own backbench MPs as deputy speaker of the House of Parliament after Premier Wayne Panton nominated Isaac Rankine (EE). And although Chris Saunders is available to serve on the critical Public Accounts Committee, having been fired from Cabinet, Panton opted to give the vacant seat to former speaker McKeeva Bush (WBW).
Following the swearing-in of Governor Jane Owen on Friday afternoon, a special meeting of parliament was held to address vacancies created by the firing of Saunders and the appointment of Dwayne Seymour as a minister.
Barbara Conolly, who has previously served as deputy speaker, was also nominated for the post by her PPM colleague, David Wight. Just 15 members voted as Saunders, Sir Alden McLaughlin and Moses Kirkconnell all missed the meeting, and Rankine prevailed eleven votes to four.
Bush’s appointment to PAC may raise a few eyebrows as he is facing trial later this year relating to allegations that he indecently assaulted two female government employees. Panton also made the decision to appoint Bush over Saunders, now an independent MP and a former PAC member, and one of parliament’s more experienced members when it comes to finance.
However, in an oversight that may have to be addressed, the premier only nominated the “member for West Bay”, without naming Bush or identifying his constituency.
Education Minister Juliana O’Connor-Connolly (CBE) was voted onto the Business Committee.
The parliament is now set to meet on Wednesday, 26 July, when Panton will deliver the government’s pre-budget strategic policy statement.
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WTAF!!! I have no words. Really? Saddest day. How can Bush be allowed back in again. What planet are these guys on?
What happened to their “Code of Conduct”?
Disgraceful this is allowed. sets a precedent it’s ok to abuse women with no repercussions
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yup, consistent with the state of governing in CI
A tin foil hat will save you.
I swear something is seriously wrong with education in Cayman when people post comments like 12:02
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Now would seem to be the time to redesign the CI Coat of Arms – and exchange the pineapple for a pair of crossed bananas.
I thought the PACT appointments to the CIMA board was awful. Now this. Why on earth would we put Mac on any committee?
Where is the out range for those who claim to support good governance.
Exactly. Outrageous.
#worldclassmyass
😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂
A phrase about foxes and hen houses springs to mind…
Also deck chairs and the Titanic.
Criminals Crooks, liars and thieves in charge -appointing more criminals and crooks
What a surprise…….
PACT of Disappointment……
3 greatest politicians in Cayman history…
Big Mac
KT
Juju
No elected government or major decisions can be made without them over the last 25-35 years…
They are key pillars in how the elected government is formed, stays together or breakups etc.
No one really likes or trusts them but the reality is they have proven you cannot form a government without them or their input.
#POLITRICKS
😂🤣😂🤣🙈🙉🤦♀️
And although Chris Saunders is available to serve on the critical Public Accounts Committee,
Although Wayne has never made any decisions in the last two years with any degree of forethought, you can’t have Saunders sitting on the Committee that will examine the screwups he made with orders during the pandemic. The least we can expect is that Saunders be called before the Committee to testify about the canceled contracts.
Disgraced former west bay leader (again facing active serious criminal charges), who among other things misappropriated tens of millions in public funds for an authoritarian favor-buying “Nation Building Fund”, whose career hallmark is dismissing his own regular moral turpitude, has been appointed to act as the financial watchdog for the PACT regime with cross-party support. This is why Cayman can’t shake the OECD and FATF watchlists. This would be like Mexico appointing Chapo as MLRO; or Bolsonaro as rainforest ambassador.
Or analogous to the Cabinet (lead by the Attorney General’s support) “attempting” — because it was failed as it was done unlawfully — to let attorneys regulate themselves through CILPA, which CILPA unlawfully abdicated to CARA. No wonder the Cayman Islands is shake OECD and FATF watchlists.
Isaac is a true gentleman and wish more politicians were respectful and well mannered like him . East End should be proud of their representative.
Good manners? Didn’t he cussed out Dr. Lee during a cabinet meeting? Good manners are great but he will need more than that to make a proper ruling in parliament . The present Speaker is terrible and he will only add to her confusion. You might be getting what you expected but some of us expects and deserves more from the representatives. We must be the laughingstock of the free world!.
It doesn’t make any sense what-so- ever. Why would our leader keep playing patty-cake with a man who should be in prison? Is it possible that our leader isn’t as lily-white as pictured? I’ve heard that birds of feather flock together…….. does that mean our leader is like a man who would mistreat a woman and lie about it? You tell me.
Amen! You couldn’t make this stuff up!.
Politicians, playing politricks by plowing their own people up and down and preferring to use posturing petty powers to increase their own pockets. All of them. No exceptions!
Cross-support for Mac as PAC Chair leaves no doubt. That singular appointment might well mark a new low point in Cayman’s farcical parliamentary history.
What a hot mess we have here. Imagine Isaac as deputy speaker? The current Speaker cannot make any ruling in parliament without help from Ms. Julie. Does this now mean that she will be coaching Isaac as well.?
The current Speaker is in over her head.
Deliberately.
Mac is not PAC chair. Roy McTaggart chairs the PAC. I doubt he will give it up
Yes, and wasn’t it Roy that professed his moral high ground not to work with McKeeva? Not one MP from any party has sponsored an Amendment to the Elections Law to bar those with criminal histories and proclivity. No MPs pushing to increase CSPL powers, publish conflicts registers, or give meaningful support to FCO prescribed Nolan Principles and other governance window dressing.
Perfectly postulated, and a particularly perfunctory prose [alliteration]. 😀
The sound of the bottom of the barrel being scraped. Meantime one of his own cabinet ministers is hugging the displaced Saunders on a public stage. How long will this charade continue?
You ask, “How long will this charade continue?”
At least for the next two years, if Wayne can keep everyone appeased. That is what these appointments are about.
Then, in the end, Wayne will forget about politics and ride off into the mangroves to hide from his failed Premiership. Pride cometh before the fall, as the saying goes.
Yes. He must think most everyone loves him so much they will accept anything he does. Sorry, Mr. Premier! You have failed.
Wayne is vindictive enough that he will support someone who has been charged and incapable to do a job to spite the former DP.
Didn’t you leave PPM because you said they lacked integrity by getting involved with Mac?
Now several years and more charges later you are still involved with him?
I would say you have no moral principle.
You apparently threw a bone to McKeeva so that you get support in the LA? I hope it backfires on you.
All of you need to remember that Wayne also owes Mac biggely for roughing up his(Wayne’s ) previous boss to make him partner. He wasn’t qualified then and he isn’t qualified now. Go figure.!
Wayne is a perfect example of the “Peter principle”, where you rise in the ranks to the level of your own incompetence.
Well Wayne has really sunk to a new low with this appointment. Come on man – set your ego and power hungry greed aside and do what is best for the country and not yourself. How could you event think of putting MAC into this critical role, knowing all of his shenanigans. Auditor General, can you please point out that this is completely inappropriate given MACs pending grand court charges and track record for dishonesty. Other that Saunders, not a soul in this government even has a basic understanding of finance. Shameful and an absolute embarrassment to this country! Hearing on the Marl Road Mac is also up for the Deputy Premier’s job once Wayne makes him a minister to replace the one that’s about to bounce. Watch this space people – stay woke!
Agree with everything you said, except the nauseating last two words.
Exactly
Many are divided on whether “woke” is a compliment or insult.
💡 woke means following an intolerant and moralising ideology.
I believe when “woke” came into Vogue the word was suppose to refer to an enlightenment /mental illumination etc., but like the rainbow it has been hijacked to represent something altogether different. This new interpretation is now what the entire U.S. Republicans party is tethered to. VERY STRANGE?
For all the promise of change and action, this PACT GOV has very little to show for their 2 years in office. Same old shenanigans of preferenced people placement, no substantial initiatives as relates to infrastrcuture and no real manifesto playing out.
I’m ashamed to have to say: Premier Panton, you and your team have a FAILING grade. What a disappointment on so many fronts.
And more proof that CMR is the PACT propaganda machine, I will bet you that not one word of Macs appointment will be mentioned on the CMR “Cold Hard Truth” show on Monday morning! she claims she doesnt take sides, but has gone soft on Mac since Wayne has re-embraced him.
Why people continue to listen to her is beyond me!!!
Wayne is holding Sandra the tiger by the tail. He might get eaten if he lets go. Fact.
In the real world the real He would not have given her the time of day. Politics sure changed him. Must be so hard trying to fit in with his gang of misfits.
CMR is an absolute joke. She quoted disgraced U.S. politician and racist Trent Lott in an attack segment on “welfare”.
Actually the topic was “welfare state” not welfare. I agree with her – we are creating a community of beggars because of politicians!
So she holds Wayne accountable also is what you’re really saying. WOW … that’s such a bad thing!
Fed up Caymanian voters must petition the Governor for amendments to the Elections Law to (at minimum) disqualify those with criminal convictions and/or facing serious criminal, misconduct or dishonesty charges. Criminals should not be appointed to Committees, SAGCs, Boards, Ministerial or Member of Parliament positions, directing police/troops, or handling money – least of all entrusted to be watchdogs of public spending. Purge them via electorate powers.
#selfbeforecountry
Is the date 26 July correct or is it supposed to be 26 April?
Did Mac use his walker to get to Parliament? What’s that he’s reading? List of pending charges?
Reading the lunch menu.
Congrats Isaac.
Now. Watch so see if Panton won’t have to lick wounds as it relates to the appointments of Mac. No matter the bad blood between him and Saunders right now, he should have put his best people where they ought to be.
This will be interesting to see it as it’s played out.
https://caymannewsservice.com/2020/03/panton-finally-quits-ppm/
Is she Wayne? Is she really?
Nah. She is not supported. It is all about Wayne kowtowing to keep the support of Jay, Kenneth, Isaac and even Speaker Katherine – all supporters of Mac &/or Chris. Wayne is Premier in name only.
Losers. All of them. Embarrassing lack of intellect.
But at least they are all generational Caymanians and that’s what we want isn’t it, 2:39?
They are not losers. They didn’t lose anything. Their pockets are full. Caymanians are The Losers.