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CINP, PPM, TCCP or a Box of Frozen Squid
(CNS): In October 2011, CNS conducted a straw poll about which political group its readers would vote for at the next elections: the PPM, the UDP or a Box of Frozen Squid. The UDP is no more, but we still have the PPM plus two fresh new parties. So we thought we’d try this again […]
Choose your dream government
(CNS): Nomination Day has come and gone, so we now know who will be running where. Come Election Day, registered voters will be able to vote for one candidate in the constituency where they are registered. But what if you could vote in every constituency? CNS conducted a straw poll in 2023 and found that most people […]
A Caymanian’s story of job-hunting in Cayman
Timisha Haylock writes: Ladies and gentlemen of the board, I stand before you today to share my journey, a journey marked by determination, resilience, and an unwavering belief in my own potential; a journey that began in 2012 when I made the bold decision to leave the financial corporate world and pursue a field that […]
Frankenstein’s monster of Caymanian politics
Unbought Caymanian writes: It’s official — Cayman’s political merry-go-round has taken yet another spin, and we’re right back where we started. The Progressives (PPM), once seen as a somewhat steady hand, have now thrown caution, credibility, and any remaining standards out the window. The recent news that Kenneth Bryan, Dwayne “John John” Seymour, and, if […]
Poll: Who should be the next premier?
(CNS): There are three political parties competing for power in the upcoming elections, and each party wants to see their leader as the next premier. But unless one of the parties ends up with a strong majority of ten, consisting of their own MPs and close associates, a coalition government at the end of the […]
The saga of the East-West Arterial
Ezzard Miller writes: This road originated with the Master Ground Transportation plan developed by the 1988 to 1992 Government of which I was a member. The purpose of this highway was twofold: to provide a road to move traffic from the Eastern Districts to the capital, George Town, and to ensure we had an alternative […]
Crises, corruption and constitutional reform
Aristophanes Duckpond writes: Cayman is at a critical juncture. Caymanians face daily crises that our political processes have created or made worse. Change is needed. This Viewpoint sets out some of the linkages between and among the crises the majority of the electorate faces on a daily basis, political corruption and abuse, and defects in […]
Rights and responsibilities – seeking a sustainable balance
Nick Joseph writes: “Miene damen und herren, segnore e signori, mes dames et messieurs, ladies and gentlemen.” Those are the words that greeted me to the finest dinner I ever ate. Later that evening, I was asked for confirmation of which sauterne I would like to pair with my foie gras. A prominent Russian sitting in proximity […]
Driving in Cayman
Road Safety Advocate writes: Being a road user in the Cayman Islands is becoming an increasingly dangerous activity. When I say “road user”, I am not just referring to drivers — I mean pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, scooter riders and electric bike users too.
Questioning the standards of the CSPL
Anonymous writes: I write with great concern regarding the recent release issued by the Commission for Standards in Public Life (CSPL) concerning their examination of the declarations made by Wayne Panton MP and Sabrina Turner MP and the CSPL’s determination that there have been no breaches of the Register of Interests requirements as outlined in […]
Where is Cayman heading?
Depressed Young Caymanian writes: This government is hellbent on wasting public funds on the most ridiculous projects, and for what reason, I honestly don’t know. With this kind of spending, aren’t we headed for bankruptcy at some point? So many of the proposals, especially during this election season, seem like they’re trying to destroy the […]
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