Elections
UPM caucus secretary steps down to make election bid
(CNS): Nickolas DaCosta has resigned from his government position as the current administration’s caucus secretary, paving the way for the public servant to enter the political fray. Although DaCosta has not yet made a formal declaration, it is understood that he will be campaigning for the Cayman Brac West and Little Cayman seat currently held […]
TCCP committed to a greener, resilient economy
(CNS): Achieving a greener economy is not just about protecting Cayman’s natural resources and creating a sustainable environment in the face of a changing climate, but about creating new, good jobs and tackling the cost of living, the leader of The Cayman Community Party (TCCP), André Ebanks, has told CNS.
Elections Office loses phone lines on deadline day
(CNS): Earlier today, the last day for people to register if they want to vote in the 2025 General election on 30 April, the primary phone line at the Elections Office went down. As a result, anyone seeking help should call 244-5400. Anyone who has still not registered is urged to visit the office in […]
André eyes premiership as he takes helm of new party
(CNS): André Ebanks, the former deputy premier and minister for financial services and social development, is taking the lead of a newly formed party that is hoping to contest around ten seats in the April General Election. The Caymanian Community Party (TCCP) officially launched on Wednesday, 15 January, with an initial slate of seven candidates […]
Elections office faces last minute registration scramble
(CNS): With just a few days left to register to vote in time to be added to the electoral roll before Election Day, the Elections Office has been inundated with requests and is letting people know there might be a delayed response to email inquiries. Nevertheless, officials say they will respond to everyone before the […]
Election officials on alert over voter fraud reports
(CNS): District registering officers are exercising heightened vigilance in reviewing and verifying voter registration and change of circumstances forms after a number of complaints were made about people intentionally or inadvertently submitting false information. The Elections Office said the complaints were in relation to people attempting to fraudulently register to vote in electoral districts where […]
New Year election roll grows by just over 1.2%
(CNS): The latest register of electors, which was published on the Elections Office website on New Year’s Day, has increased by just 300 votes or around 1.2% compared to the October register. The electoral roll now stands at 23,829 people. However, as the clock ticks on the 15 January deadline for eligible voters to register […]
PPM unveils first of its new 2025 election candidates
(CNS): The opposition Progressive party, which is expected to be running candidates in most constituencies in April’s general election, has unveiled one of its first new faces. Josh Parsons will be running in Savannah, the seat currently held by Heather Bodden, who is running on a joint platform with her former government colleagues.
Independents, parties and campaign donors
(CNS): Political Watchdog writes: Yesterday we watched a political telenovela unfold with the second premier and fourth deputy premier walking into parliament. And some people want to blame this on “independents”. Keen observers of Caymanian politics will know this isn’t about being independent or with a party.
Governor issues writs triggering election proces
(CNS): Governor Jane Owen issued writs to 19 returning officers and 15 deputies who will help in larger districts on Thursday, triggering the start of the election process. The general election has been called for Wednesday, 30 April, and issuing writs to the returning officers responsible for overseeing and conducting the 2025 national poll signals […]
Mac faces first challenger as Hunter declares for WBW
(CNS): Julie Hunter has officially announced her intention to run for elected office next year. The well-known West Bay community leader, one of the first people outside of parliament to declare her candidacy, will be running against McKeeva Bush in West Bay West. Hunter, who was born and raised in Northwest Point, will hope to […]
