Viewpoint
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 […]
Independence loses lustre as MPs seek team-ups
(CNS): Twelve independent candidates were elected to office in 2021 alongside seven members of the PPM following a race in which 38 of the 50 candidates campaigned outside of a party or team. Eleven of the twelve elected independents formed PACT, and Dwayne Seymour, who ran in an alliance with the PPM, joined them later. […]
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.
Feeding the addiction
Nick Joseph writes: Our economy, or at least aspects of it, operates on cheap labour. Wages are sometimes derisory and do not reflect basic economic principles where — other things equal — shortage drives up price. Wages, in some cases, are purely an artificial construct founded upon a nearly unlimited supply of labour. Much of […]
Independents, parties and campaign donors
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.
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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