Tag: Alden McLaughlin

Tourism workers and civil servants need to out Alden and his selfish crew

Tourism workers and civil servants need to out Alden and his selfish crew

| 12/04/2021 | 37 Comments

Shameless writes: When I was growing up, we used to sing a chorus in Sunday school that said:J             O           yJ             O           YThat must surely meanJesus firstYourself lastOthers in between.

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Alden pushing pandemic panic to win votes

Alden pushing pandemic panic to win votes

| 06/04/2021 | 27 Comments

(CNS): The idea that a PPM-led coalition is the only group of people experienced enough to deal with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is now forming a major plank in the Progressives’ campaign platform, even though there is no evidence to suggest that any of the other candidates who might form an alternative government would not […]

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Alden ‘no show’ against Sammy for radio debate

Alden ‘no show’ against Sammy for radio debate

| 31/03/2021 | 28 Comments

(CNS): The outgoing premier, Alden McLaughlin, declined an invitation to go up against his challenger, Sammy Jackson, on Wednesday on a radio talk-show, just two weeks out from the general election, where he is fighting to retain his Red Bay seat and hang on to power with another coalition government.

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No alternative to Alliance, says Alden

No alternative to Alliance, says Alden

| 29/03/2021 | 13 Comments

(CNS): Claiming there was no alternative government line-up to the Progressive Alliance, the outgoing premier, Alden McLaughlin, urged Cayman to vote for his platform of candidates, as he closed a rally on Saturday evening to launch the manifesto that represents the PPM’s plan for a new Alliance government.

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Alden falls short of mea culpa over Mac

Alden falls short of mea culpa over Mac

| 25/03/2021 | 25 Comments

(CNS): The current premier, Alden McLaughlin, made it clear on Wednesday night that the slate of twelve candidates running under the PPM Alliance was essentially a way to avoid forming a government with McKeeva Bush. In what was almost, but not quite, a mea culpa moment on the campaign trail, McLaughlin said he knew the […]

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Alden and Sammy clash on development

Alden and Sammy clash on development

| 16/03/2021 | 30 Comments

(CNS): The candidates in one of the most watched head-to-head races of the 2021 election met on the debate stage Monday evening, when development was the issue that caused the most disagreement between the two men. Sammy Jackson, whom Alden McLaughlin labeled as ‘the developers’ lawyer’ due to his long history of advocating for major […]

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Suckoo returns to PPM fold

Suckoo returns to PPM fold

| 15/03/2021 | 35 Comments

(CNS): The long rumoured return of Alva Suckoo to the Progressives was confirmed Saturday night at the launch of the party’s election campaign, when the former deputy leader of the opposition announced he would be running with the PPM-led alliance. Suckoo, who is campaigning for a seat in Newlands, resigned from the party and government […]

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Roy is new PPM leader, Joey new deputy

Roy is new PPM leader, Joey new deputy

| 13/03/2021 | 21 Comments

(Press release): At the Progressives Party Conference held on Friday, 12 March, at the Kimpton Seafire, the new leader and chairman were elected and Progressive candidates ratified. Roy McTaggart was unanimously voted in as the new leader of the party. He takes over the reins from outgoing leader Alden McLaughlin, who has led the party […]

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PPM to hold national meet after picking team

PPM to hold national meet after picking team

| 08/03/2021 | 13 Comments

(CNS): The Progressives will be holding their national congress on Friday, almost two weeks after already selecting its team to run for office and months after Premier Alden McLaughlin announced Roy McTaggart as heir apparent for his job if the party secures enough seats. But according to former members of the party, the original constitution […]

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Most ministers face head-to-head battles

Most ministers face head-to-head battles

| 02/03/2021 | 21 Comments

(CNS): With the exception of Roy McTaggart, all members of Cabinet running to retain their seats in the upcoming election are facing head-to-head races. Although this could make the campaign tougher than it might have been if they were facing multiple challengers to split the opposition vote, Premier Alden McLaughlin nevertheless expressed confidence on Monday […]

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