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Labour versus wages
MDR writes: The current minimum wage in the Cayman Islands stands at CI$6.00 per hour, which is significantly lower than in many other developed countries. The Minimum Wage Advisory Committee recently proposed a new minimum wage of $8.75 per hour, which would bring lower wages in line with living costs in the country. However, this […]
Animal abuse exists across the Caribbean
Annan Boodram writes: A few Barbadian animal welfare organisations recently renewed their call for the government to enforce animal abuse legislation. And asserting that they are not satisfied that animal abuse is being taken as a serious crime in Barbados, one of the group is seeking judicial review of a case in which a 28-year-old […]
Cayman eroded
MDR writes: The Cayman Islands, with its stunning coastline and pristine beaches, has been a popular destination for tourists and expatriates alike, most of whom have become Caymanian by way of status. The allure of living or vacationing in close proximity to the ocean has resulted in the development of shorelines throughout the islands. However, […]
Caymanians, the people that time forgot
Reckoning2025 writes: I attended the 2024 Economic Forum and came to the conclusion that they were not addressing the 800-pound gorillas in the room while inserting some crumbs for Caymanians. To put the speeches in perspective given by the three politicians, namely the premier, the deputy premier and the minister of tourism and ports, I sum […]
A ‘reberth’ of the cruise debate
Michelle Clark writes: It seems that the debate regarding cruise piers has opened once again. This is an emotive issue; there are many varied and nuanced sides to this, and I hope that any referendum question, and inevitably campaigning, addresses this. As a founding member of the Cruise Port Referendum movement, my intention was only […]
Poll: Should Cayman have territory-wide MPs?
(CNS): Of the five British Overseas Territories in the Caribbean, the Cayman Islands is the only one that does not have “at-large” (territory-wide) elected political representatives among its legislative body. The fact that the constitutions of other BOTs allow for this demonstrates that it would be possible to amend our Constitution and introduce at-large MPs […]
King at all costs?
101 writes: Wayne Panton’s reign as Cayman Islands premier faces an inevitable early end unless a miracle surfaces over the next week or so. His PACT Government, ironically, doesn’t seem to have been kept together by any sort of ‘pact’ at all or anything remotely close to a consistent, agreed set of policies or principles.
Population, infrastructure and disappointment
Michelle Clark writes: Sometime over the last year, our population hit 85,000, and it seemed to come without much effort. Only a few years ago, we were disgusted that the government of the time was considering actively pursuing a population of 100,000 people. At the end of October, the Prospect Playhouse put tickets on sale […]
When and how are we gonna get out of this mess?
Ezra writes: Doesn’t it make you wonder what goes on in the minds of Cayman Islands members of parliament when they are called upon to discuss spending the people’s money? Is there a clear understanding of the business cases that drive their approvals? And is there any thought on how and whether, apart from value […]
Mr Benson’s Label and the importance of being Caymanian
Nick Joseph writes: Long story short: In 1959, Castro assumed control of Cuba. In 1969, Pindling assumed control of the Bahamas and led them to independence in 1973. In 1962, Jamaica became independent and in 1972, Manley assumed leadership. Capital and human flight from those countries ensued, with “brain-drain” exacerbating very serious pain (and for […]
Donkeys, developers and deaf ears
Wendy Ledger writes: Dwayne “John-john” Seymour MP owes Wayne Panton an apology after his unfounded public attack during his resignation speech Friday. The ex-minister chose to cross the floor and join the government in 2021 when he knew what Panton’s agenda was. But as someone who is still waiting for an apology from that minister […]
