Moxam claims polls are in his favour
(CNS): Johann Moxam
Johann Moxam: Independent candidate for George Town North - Managing Partner of Lainston International Management Ltd. Background and education: Moxam studied at the University of... More, the challenger for the George Town North seat, believes that the race is going in his favour after the results of the Progressives’ polling show Joey Hew
Joey Hew (PPM): George Town North MLA, Minister of Commerce, Planning, Infrastructure. Biography: Hew has been a member of the Legislative Assembly since 2013, when... More trailing against him in one of the hottest head-to-head races in this campaign.
In a fiery exchange at the Chamber of Commerce Candidates Forum, the differences between the men and Moxam’s willingness to call out the current planning minister’s failings after eight years in government meant Hew did not escape unscathed, as has been the case at other forums. Confident that he can take a major PPM scalp on 14 April, Moxam said, “I like my chances.”
Moxam said that according to the data he had seen, the “PPM and their proxies” will not have enough candidates to form a majority and there was no doubt in his mind that the next administration would be a coalition.
“I am currently working with a core group of independents that I think stand a very, very good chance of being successful in their seats. But what I can say with certainty is the winds of change are blowing. I recently saw a PPM poll and I really like my chances, to be honest with you,” he said. But he also noted the reality that the people get to decide the winners and if he is successful he will have to engage with everyone in the deliberations after Election Day.
Hew made it clear that the PPM Alliance was still open to other candidates joining them ahead of Election Day, but also that the PPM would be happy to join forces with other independents after the polls, without indicating whether or not that meant welcoming McKeeva Bush
McKeeva Bush (CDP), West Bay West MLA Speaker of the LA, Leader of the Cayman Democratic Party. Biography: Bush is the longest serving member and... More and his allies back into the fold.
The Chamber Forum tackled the usual list of subjects, but given Hew’s role as planning minister and Moxam’s campaign platform, it was no surprise that many of the questions put to the men and the answers they gave focused heavily on development and its consequences, as well as the challenges of a sustainable future.
Moxam said the incumbent in GTN and the administration he has served are responsible for the housing crisis faced by working Caymanians, who can’t afford their own homes because of policies the government has pursued. He said the policies have led directly to the development of these islands for wealthy investors instead of its own people.
Repeating the popular mantra adopted by many of the independent candidates, “Who are we developing for?”, which reflects wide public concern, Moxam said it was clear it was no longer for Caymanians.
With the average home price now at $1 million and one-bed units starting at a quarter of a million dollars, it is clear this is not aimed at local professionals since it’s out of their price range.
“What’s happening in the housing market is a direct reflection of the priorities and policies that are geared towards everyone else except for us,” Moxam said. “This current admin is hyper-focused on construction… and more people coming to the island… of substantial means that can buy up large amounts of real estate in cash.”
He said there were many examples of how government has done this and the latest was the Global Citizen Programme, which was billed as a short-term solution to the tourism closure to help boost the domestic economy. Instead, he said, it was providing another route for wealthy international residents to buy investment properties, further driving up the cost of property and out of the reach of the country’s own people.
The two men also clashed over the beach access question. Hew seemed completely unaware that the government had abandoned legislation to deal with prescriptive rights and access issues at the last meeting of the House without explanation.
He pointed to the Public Lands Commission, created during the last administration, and the forthcoming PlanCayman, which Hew said would cover issues such as beach access. While he continued to press the need for development, he did say that the environment had to be taken into consideration and setbacks should be reviewed.
The men also had a very different position on the current situation in Rock Hole, a socially deprived area of the GTN constituency. While Hew called it “regeneration”, Moxam called it “gentrification”, as he pointed to the people that government is trying to oust from the area with meagre compensation packages.
Accusing the current administration of causing the demise of the country’s capital, he said, “George Town is being killed off by the government.” And speaking directly to voters, he added, “Your representative is not being honest with you.”
On other topics, Hew said a new PPM-led government would review the health insurance issue and offered his support for government covering the cost of children’s health cover. He said health insurance should not be a political issue. Moxam agreed that a comprehensive review was required, given the multiple problems, but outlined some of the reasons why it is obviously political.
Making his pitch to GTN voters, Hew touted the economic success in Cayman before COVID-19 and said the country needed an experienced, safe government to lead it out of the pandemic.
Moxam pointed to the need for candidates who do the right thing and not the politically expedient thing, as well as the importance of honesty and transparency from politicians and a government focused on the people, not themselves.
Watch the Chamber forum below:
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Dexter Layman Ebanks
Up in the polls or not, anyone is cahoots with Frank McField is not getting my vote.
MC Restoration
Kenneth Rankin has said he’ll work with Mac and he’s on the same platform with Moxam and Jackson.
Sammy Jackson has helped developers like Kel Thompson and Crighton most recently with Fin with getting projects through that have had serious environmental consequences and he’s on the same platform as Moxam. Moxam’s wife is a
Senior vp at Dart and directly benefits from him as her employer.
Has anyone asked Pearlina about Mac? She previously ran twice, unsuccessfully, on udp platforms and made a career of being on boards when he was premier but now she’s all for women’s rights?
A vote for Moxam and his crew is a vote for this country’s destruction. Dart already controls his wife as a senior vp at the organisation so do you really think that Dart isn’t already controlling him? He’s criticised every other developer other than Dart and Dart by far is the biggest developer and land owner.
Dear ANONYMOUS 4.05pm
You are perfectly entitled to your views. This is politics and the silly season. However, the reality is very different from the narrative that you are placing in the public domain. Anyone that knows me will tell you that the alternative facts you spout is pure nonsense.
If you are willing to come out from your cloak of anonymity we can have a discussion and I can try to understand the reasons for your delusional propaganda. Tel: 9260984
FYI – you are incorrect. I do not work for or represent any special interests and have demonstrated I will address any issue/subject when necessary etc.
I am not sponsored or supported by Dart or any corporate entity nor am I controlled or guided by anything other than my conscience, morals and ability to know the difference between right vs wrong.
In closing, I am the only candidate in my family that is running for elections so I am prepared to address anyone in a sensible discussion but please refrain from engaging or involving any member of my family to make a silly point that demonstrates pure fantasy or wishful thinking.
Sadly, based on your logic Roy McTaggart leader of the PPM is also controlled by the entity. Please note, that I do not believe that to be correct or factual so ask that you consider all the facts and leave all family members out of this politically driven game.
Regards
Johann Moxam
Johann,
1. You were president of the Chamber of Commerce, what did you actually do for the country that year?
2. You boldly stated in the media that you have been involved with so many projects and movements for the benefit of Caymanians. CPR aside, what other involvements have you had?
Please just answer, not more fillibuster about listening to you on radio or coming to your meetings because I have done both and you never actually list anything.
It is sad to say but people like you deserve to have this type of government and joey who that will continue to do nothing to help the country just themselves and special interests
Gee thanks for allowing the entitlement to my opinion. The propaganda you refer to is the one you are spreading. It is very Fox News esque and you are Trump like in your antics. Most of the negativity during this election cycle has been spurred on by you. You have yourself to blame by handling this election in a most petty manner by spreading misinformation and saying it loudly and frequently enough that there are a few out there that are starting to believe you. That and the elitist in your camp have already made millions and continue to, directly benefit from real estate deals resulting in previous mangrove or other environmental destruction. Yet now they want to be protectionists? Perhaps for their own interests, so yes I would consider you as someone that represents people with special interests.
It is completely reasonable to note your family’s ties to the largest developer on island because of their role and ranking within that organisation. But hey, it’s silly season, as you say, and only when it’s directed at you.
There’s no reason for anyone to speak to you because based on your debates and facebook rants you’re not interested in listening. Instead you shout and belittle — in true form you’ve done just that in your response here. So I’ll keep my cloak on like everyone else that’s commenting. Will you call each one out as well?
You may not want to hear this but your bully like tendencies and parading yourself on the platform of a convicted cyberbully as if you are Prince Harry and she’s Oprah makes you delusional to think that people don’t notice you pandering to her and her audience. It’s sad yet fitting that you’re using a rumor mongering outlet to get your message out. Then again you think the people that see past your rhetoric live in fantasy land.
Warmest regards
Boom, mic drop
Not really.
Moxam did the right thing and gave you his contact details yet you complain about cyber bullying. You need a life call the man
and also hiding behind anonymity
Is Joey Hew any different?
DART controls him the same way if that is your argument.
I will give Moxam a chance for 4 years.
Hew had 8 and things have gotten drastically worse, not better dealing with DART or any foreign “developer”. They have no shame pushing their weight around anytime they don’t get their way. Now they are bragging about it, grin in our faces, and take CIG for fools. So tired of the disrespect for our Islands. Something must change.
Can both candidates lose? Just kidding.
Marl Road Boy claims a lot of things.
Johan constantly criticised Joey for having no plan then when Joey informed him about PlanCayman he changed and said it was not enough. Moxam then presented his plan.What you missed it? Well here it is. ‘Criticize and criticize some more ‘. That’s it. He is hoping that you will be so mad at PPM that you don’t notice that he has no answers and will vote for him.
Moxam clearly told Hew to his face that Plan Cayman is a farce. Are you deaf?
https://caymannewsservice.com/elections2021/2021/03/plancayman-is-a-farce-moxam-tells-hew/
You’ve proven this person’s point bro. All he does is complain.
I’d love to know what the candidates stance is on keeping Ken Dart on a leash. Let’s face it, he has the current government in his pocket. How the FCO hasn’t investigated this I’ll never know. They probably don’t care. I wonder if anyone is up for challenging Ken, and his puppets, arrogance.
Ask Johann’s wife, she’s KD’s spokesperson.
That was like watching Real Madrid take on a Sunday league pub team.
Great talker like a lot currently in power but if Moxam wins he will be a one term MP. Will realize very quickly that it takes work to get things done which he doesn’t have a track record of. Hew has been working and knows how to manage and get things done.
Joey Hew was never good enough to play for a Sunday league pub team nor good enough or qualified to continue as a MP for GTN
Vote Johan Moxam on April 14th 2021
Cayman deserves better
Give Johan Moxam a chance , let him prove himself. Caymanians dont you feel and want a change. Let us get some new kids on the block. Dont be stifled by Hew and the rest. Give these young qualified articulate and aspiring Caymanians a chance. Dont you feel stagnated by these “OLD FOOT”. See what Anthony Eden did pass the baton on to his young qualified aspring son Malcolm. Wake up Caymaniians and smell the roses!
You had me until you mentioned the dinosaur passing on to his son. ARE YOU MAD?
I was with him until he said we should give Moxam a chance.
Now that Johan is a politician
he now appears to be coming out against population increase but that was not always the case. When he was Chamber of Commerce president he was all for the increase. Please see this CNS article from 14/Oct/2014 “Moxam calls for financial services plan”https://cnsbusiness.com/2014/10/moxam-calls-for-financial-services-plan/
Also when he was chamber president he was against minimum wage
I have been a member of the chamber since 1986. The President of the Chamber has to state and support the position which reflects the views of membership. That is how leadership works.
Johan completely failed to answer the question on housing. Instead he proceeded to tell us what we already knew ie that housing is expensive. He never mentioned how he would provide low or lower cost housing. Again on the question of moving buildings back from the sea due to rising waters from climate change Johan again ducked the question by telling us what the PPM Govt wouldn’t do on the subject and once more he did not say what action he would take. When asked about reducing the size of the Civil Service he stated that thete was no easy solution then again told us what the present Govt wouldn’t do . Again he left the question unanswered. If he won it was for making the most accusations and not for answering the questions.
Housing prices are here to stay unfortunately if you missed the boat you’ll be treading in water until you drown.
What’s understood don’t need to be explained.
The PPM changed legislation so the Banks can foreclose with only three months of mortgage payment arrears and made it easy for someone with no connection to Cayman to come in abuy property. This influx of investment drove the prices of property through the roof. In my opinion, if you are not Caymanian or have permanent residency you should be paying hefty stamp duties to buy the property and should be limited to a price threshold of $1MM and up saving the cheaper properties for middle to low-income Caymanians and permanent residents.
Except for the fact that you need to own property to get Permanent residency so you’re in a chicken or egg situation
Mr. Moxam answered the housing question with real depth and gave solid solutions. Not his fault that you did not understand or follow what was proposed.
What polls? Moxam is so bloated with hot air, its embarrassing.
Ask the PPM they are a sinking ship full of rats jumping off
DART own Joey Hew and this government. Time to vote them all out
Johann wife is Dart exec. How is dat gonna work?
Have you ever heard of changing your mind?
Dart will own any candidate that gets in simply because the ink on the agreements have been signed for years and any and all “new” Governments will be bound to the terms and conditions in each and every agreement signed before them…
I’ll support the candidate that proposes a stamp duty waiver or reduction for the second properties of Caymanian buyers. Young Caymanians buy their first lil piece of land and then 10 yrd later want to buy another property and get slapped down with $30k in stamp duties – Caymanians aren’t expected to want or have more than one property or something?
And FORGET the idea of waiving stamp duty for people buying properties for $1million+ – seriously? If you’re shopping in the price range you can skip the waiver and i cant believe PPM is considering something like that.
Waiver or reduction on second properties – the buying price allocations are fine where they’re at.
Johann is not a leader or a statesman. His strategy is to criticize and talk smack. Unfortunately there are some that get fired up by this. It’s all BS. Don’t be fooled. He’ll do the same and won’t get anything done.
Your admission that the current government doesn’t get anything done either speaks volumes. At least with giving someone new a go at it we have a 50/50 chance that he actually does something.
Joey OUT
7.33pm Unfortunately for Johan the support he gets on CNS does equate to votes in GTN
Joey only won by 51% last time (17 votes). I think it’s safe to say that more than 17 people who voted for Joey last time will not be voting for him this time. Whether you support him or not, Johann has a good chance of winning.
Yes and that was running against 2 other candidates so in that case he won by a lot.
And you think the 385 people that voted against Joey will be voting for him in this head-to-head race? Not to mention the people that voted for Joey last time that will be voting for Johann this time.
Does NOT, 7:22?
We should stop taking odds on poor Joey winning. He is overmatched and lacks the integrity to be trusted by voters.
The facts speak for themselves. There is no comparison between the candidates, Mr. Moxam’s grasp of the issues his analysis plus solutions was impressive. Reviewing his overall competencies, professional experience locally and internationally coupled with his pro-Caymanian mantra is precisely what is required in Parliament at this time. It is clear “the winds of change” are blowing in his favor which will be good for all Caymanians.
This is an easy choice to make; Moxam for the win.
Moxam is an arrogant ignoramus. Loves to shout. Offers very little solutions. Big mout bwoy. Gwan wid your Dart money.
Moxam is great at reminding us of the issues but fails to come up with solutions. His strategy is to ask you to vote for him because he is not Joey. However being someone other than Joey is not a solution. He’s not offering any solutions so there’s nothing to hold him to.Be careful what you vote for..if you vote for no solutions he might actually give you that…. No solutions.
Hew is the family dunce. He cannot compare to a qualified candidate like Johan
I agree 100% with all Johan said about the cost of living and costs of housing. Joey talks in circles spouting BS when he is working to satisfy developers like dart lund and fraser wellon
Johann Moxam is refreshing and the most genuine and honest political candidate I have seen in my 35 years of living in Cayman. We need him elected in George Town now.
Yohan wiped the floor with lil joe again.
Opened an entire can of whoopass on him!
Johan Moxam for Premier
LOL, but come to think of it, the majority of Cayman deserves him in the same way that the majority of Americans deserved Trump.
NATO he is, No Action, Talk Only.
I hope Prospect, WBW and WBS choose wisely; not every show man or woman is a statesperson…
Mel is so proud of you Jo keep fighting for us.
Johann you make me proud as Caymanian and give me hope for the future. You will win
Dart needs Mr. Hew to win that is another reason why we will be voting for the best candidate Mr. Moxam
Really? I’m a GTN voter and the one thing that keeps stopping me from jumping whole heartedly on the Johann band wagon is the fact that his wife is a Senior Vice President at DART….
Dart also wanted the cruise dock and Johann fought that with CPR. He proved he is not controlled by special interests unlike Joey Hew
Only thing that will stop Moxam from winning that seat is the vote buying particularly in the last week.
The honesty, integrity and passion for his fellow Caymanians by Johann makes this an easy choice for my family and I.
6.17 Johan has never shown compassion or empathy for his fellow Caymanians. He has always acted as if he is superior to all of us.
Johan has never spoken or taken pictures of what he has done for people. He is private and has helped many without fuss. He cares and he helps.
Thats because he hasnt done anything. Saw that picture with him and 2 of Sandra Hills main supporters on his Facebook page? They’re the only ones that want him in that area. Everyone else not so much.
Moxam destroyed Hew in both debates
He did not. Does being a loud mout ignoramus make a politican?
You just described Mac as well.
“What’s happening in the housing market is a direct reflection of the priorities and policies that are geared towards everyone else except for us,” Moxam said. “This current admin is hyper-focused on construction… and more people coming to the island… of substantial means that can buy up large amounts of real estate in cash.”
This is why I am voting for Johann his understanding and intellect is superior to Joey and he speaks the truth at all times while offering solutions. Moxam for George Town North on 14 April 2021
I felt like Mr. Moxam was speaking for me and understands my struggle as a young person
10.12pm Understanding your struggle was easy enough; offering a solution was where he fell short.
@6.13pm And Johan’s solution….silence. No answer. I guess that’s his solution..no solution.
Joey’s solution: Go drink champagne on mega yachts in Monaco and pretend the problem doesn’t exist.
This is a easy choice Mr. Moxam is the better candidate so we are voting for him.
Joey Hew belongs to dart. Johann Moxam will never sell out
Just watch/ him suck up to Dart and join MAC to help himself to a cabinet post…
You read it here first folks.
Poster you are not saying anything.
The reality is that neither, the Independents, PPM or Mac & co will have sufficient candidates to form the next government.
The only hope is that the old stalwarts (i.e. McTaggart, McLaughlin and McLean) are not re-elected so a true coalition government not influenced by special interest groups can be elected. I would add Bush, Kirkconnell and Connolly to the list but there is no chance that they will not be reelected.
Short of this candidates such as Moxam et al will absolutely need to form alliances (with either PPM or Mac) to form the government. It is not their fault, just the nature of the beast.
Manage your expectations.
GTN needs Mr. Moxam
Cayman needs more straight shooters like Moxam that will fight for Caymanians and not sell out the country like Joey
Start packing your shit joey bye bye!
Mr. Moxam is the best candidate in this race and has a track record of honesty and getting things done to protect Cayman. I wish him all the best my family will be voting for him.
Johan is a man that we can trust. Joey is untrustworthy it’s that simple. My vote is Johan Moxam.
Johann Moxam is more qualified and competent than the incumbent. We need need leadership and change now. Mr. Hew has no qualifications and proven himself to be unfit for the job. The best choice for George Town North is Moxam on Election Day.
Moxam smoked Joey the con man again in the chamber debate
I watched this debate Joey was very slow and low energy… Cant see how he can be Deputy Premier-
He has no energy
Energy isn’t the only place he is lacking.
If you feel this way then can you imagine Roy as the Premier?! We have our own sleepy Joe and sleepy Roy.
Time for change is now! Don’t fall for the same promises that were made 4 years ago and not executed. Moxam seems to be the real deal to me.
5:43 what A BIG SUPRISE when you and Moxam
realize that BIG MONEY will have the last say!
Moxam wishes he was leading the polls. His style of politics is ridiculous. He masks his inexperience and inability to do the job with rants about what not to do, instead of providing a comprehensive plan on how to move forward. Please stick with Mr. Hew.
Hew cannot compare to Moxam
I thought I was the only one who thought that Johann was a blow hard bully. His style reminds me of Chris Saunders, I have a distinct distaste from their acrimonious brand of politics. One of the easiest jobs is being a critic, getting in and making real change is another kettle of fish. Oh, and by the way, it doesn’t matter if Joey’s $49 million budget is just one client for you, show some respect!!!
Poor Joey has zero qualifications and ran his family business down. He needs a job as a mla. He could cannot match Moxam’s qualifications and professional accomplishments. Moxam stated facts about his experiences and responsibilities as a MD of a class A bank. Do not be upset because Joey cannot compare as he bragged about managing a 49m budget.