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Salary grabs and who gets the shaft

Salary grabs and who gets the shaft

| 17/02/2021 | 54 Comments

Alric Lindsay writes: It is not unusual for salary grabs to take place close to election dates. But to blatantly do so while poor people are suffering takes things to another level. This is particularly the case during COVID-19.  Specifically, I would like to point out two salary grabs, who may get left behind and […]

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NS challenger: Our future matters

NS challenger: Our future matters

| 15/02/2021 | 39 Comments

(Press release): Justin Ebanks says that the theme ‘Cayman’s future matters’ is his driving force as he seeks the support of the people of North Side and engages in conversations with them to earn their trust and become their elected representative in the upcoming general elections. He says it will serve as his campaign slogan […]

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The value of your vote

The value of your vote

| 14/02/2021 | 41 Comments

Johann Moxam writes: Your vote is worth between CI$600,000 and CI$950,000 plus pension and benefits to a Cayman politician. That’s the estimated total salary they earn during the four-year term. For that you should expect to see an improvement in your quality of life, cost of living, public education system, strategic management of the infrastructure, […]

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Lindsay takes second run at GTS

Lindsay takes second run at GTS

| 12/02/2021 | 7 Comments

(Press release): Alric Lindsay, a Caymanian who has lived in George Town for over 40 years, will be running in the April General Elections for the George Town South constituency. “I believe that our future requires economic viability, diversity and sustainability. This includes exploring opportunities to create additional sources of revenue and working on ways […]

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Former civil servant eyes Arden’s EE seat

Former civil servant eyes Arden’s EE seat

| 12/02/2021 | 18 Comments

(Press release): Career civil servant and former Director of Hazard Management Cayman Islands, McCleary Frederick has announced that he will be running for the constituency of East End in the upcoming May Election. A seasoned former civil servant of 36 years, Frederick believes his experience as a leader at the community, national and regional level, […]

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Sammy takes on Alden for Red Bay seat

Sammy takes on Alden for Red Bay seat

| 12/02/2021 | 83 Comments

(Press release): Samuel “Sammy” Jackson has announced that he will be a candidate in the (now expedited) upcoming General Election on 14 April 2021. Jackson is a candidate in the constituency of Red Bay and will presumably be running against the current premier, Alden McLaughlin.

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Miller displays leadership qualities

Miller displays leadership qualities

| 11/02/2021 | 4 Comments

Cayman Islands People’s Party writes: In 2009, when Ezzard Miller was elected by his fellow legislators as chairman of the constitutionally authorized and Legislative Assembly Standing Orders facilitated Public Accounts Committee (PAC), the state of corporate governance and financial reporting of government entities, including ministries, departments, and statutory bodies, were quite different from what it […]

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Voters urged to check the register

Voters urged to check the register

| 03/02/2021 | 5 Comments

(CNS): The Revised Register of Electors was published by the Elections Office on Wednesday and is open to public review for the next 21 days to enable voters to submit claims and objections, including those whose names have been wrongly removed or stated incorrectly in the revised list.

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McGaw-Lumsden is second challenger for GTW

McGaw-Lumsden is second challenger for GTW

| 01/02/2021 | 11 Comments

(Press release): Pearlina McGaw-Lumsden announced today that she will be a candidate in the upcoming Cayman Islands General Election on 26 May 2021. McGaw-Lumsden is running as an independent candidate in the constituency of George Town West.

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Voting for turkeys

Voting for turkeys

| 01/02/2021 | 28 Comments

Corrupt Voter writes: I need a fridge and I’m prepared to vote for whoever gives me one before Election Day. I also need a washing machine, so I may well accept one from a second candidate and tell them I’ll vote for him/her but in truth I will vote for the candidate that gave me […]

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