TCCP promises governance improvement in manifesto
André Ebanks (WBS incumbent) is the leader of The Caymanian Community Party. He has served as financial services minister 2021-2024, and deputy premier 2023-2024. More at a West Bay rally(CNS): In the TCCP’s 2025 Manifesto, the party has outlined plans to improve the system of governance, putting public interest above special interests and self-interests, and committed to addressing policy issues dominating this election cycle. If elected, the party promises to introduce a new style of government that takes place in the open and not behind closed doors, saying it would implement a robust Parliamentary Code of Conduct and introduce fixed ministry portfolios to deepen expertise and minimise disruption.
One of the commitments the party is making to voters in the document published last week is “leading with integrity, holding to our values no matter the pressure and standing up for what is right”.
While the party has detailed its plans to address issues surrounding the cost of living, the immigration system, affordable housing, education, access to affordable healthcare and threats to the environment, they have also made a commitment to improve governance in general.
“Our pledge to you is leadership that listens, unites, includes you and delivers key measurable results,” TCCP Leader André EbanksAndré Ebanks (WBS incumbent) is the leader of The Caymanian Community Party. He has served as financial services minister 2021-2024, and deputy premier 2023-2024. More said at the front of the manifesto.
The manifesto states: “Good governance and strong institutions are the foundation of a fair society, where the rule of law is upheld, and no one is above the law. TCCP is built on the principles of accountability and integrity, with a party constitution that enshrines our objectives, structure, leadership, ethics and operations to ensure all candidates are aligned to the party’s values and vision.
“We say enough is enough to bad governance, irresponsible spending, side deals and undue influence from special interests.”
In addition to introducing a Parliamentary Code of Conduct, the party said it would strengthen the Standards in Public Life and Anti-Corruption Acts. It also plans to implement electoral reform, including greater regulation of campaign financing, a recall provision, and the removal of voter addresses from the electoral register. The TCCP would also assess and consider voter system reform in the face of growing public concern that the current system is failing voters.
The party said it would be fiscally responsible by controlling government spending, proactively planning for long-term prosperity, looking ahead in decades rather than election cycles, and being resilient in an unpredictable world. It also has a plan to transition to outcome-based budgeting and reporting to better assess government spending with enhanced transparency, increased accountability, improved resource allocation and better decision-making based on data.
The TCCP has plans to examine the possibility of fixed ministries to ensure continuity, deepen expertise, and minimise the inefficiencies and disruption caused by the reshuffling of departments and agencies in the wake of every election.
The manifesto also points to the necessary respect for collective responsibility, with open discussions informing decision-making that all members of Cabinet can support. The party also promises to engage in timely communication with the public, explaining the rationale for decisions, providing progress updates, listening to feedback and complying with audit requirements.
“A stronger, fairer Cayman Islands needs leadership with the courage and impartiality to make difficult decisions, institutions with respect and authority, and a public informed and confident to speak up for what they believe in,” the party said.
See the manifesto below and on the party website.
Check out the CNS Election Section interactive map to see who is running in each constituency.
See the list of candidates and their party affiliations here.
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Don’t VOTE for the quitters now, Cayman!
They are still remaining the same promises and corruption points for Cayman
This description sounds more relevant for the new PPM members.
That party is a very different animal compared to what it used to be. Voting for any PPM members would be a mistake.
Don’t vote for quitters, lets name them on PPM Jumping Julie, Jumping John-John , kenneth and Roy.
According to the TCCP’s 2025 Manifesto, “…the party has outlined plans to improve the system of governance, putting public interest above special interests and self-interests, and committed to addressing policy issues dominating this election cycle”. But they are so wutless that they have neglected to field candidates for the two Sister Islands districts. That alone proves their manifesto to be putrid bullshite. How the hell can you “improve the system of governance” if you do not even try to provide representation for all the districts in the Cayman Islands?
Also in their BS manifesto: “The Caymanian Community Party (TCCP) has officially nominated 10 candidates for the upcoming General Election, reinforcing its commitment to principled leadership and community-centred governance. With this diverse and experienced team, TCCP is ready to contest all 10 seats and lead a government that puts Caymanians first.”
How the hell can you have “community-centred governance” when you have left out two of the three Cayman Islands and are fielding candidates for little more than half of the districts?
TCCP: A new Clown Car enters the race.
In giving it more thought, how the hell could anyone expect anything more than a pile of BS from a party that has among its members the leader of the failed Panton-PACTless Clown Car?
You know what’s good about TCCP and Dan’s party .?…They ain’t PPM , and offer us all hopes for a corruption free government.
I plan to vote for the best candidate which in my constituency, is neither TCCP or PPM’s. I encourage all voters to do the same.
Think about consequences if the party that is the worst for Cayman gets in as a result. Please consider voting strategically – keep incompetents out.
Let’s be clear, of their candidates, only;
Andre
Wayne
Heather
Anthony
Kathy
Ossie.
stand a chance of being elected. Leaving them needing to find a minimum amount another 5 amigos who are willing to accept Andre as the party leader.
Now think about who those 5 are most likely to be and have think about if that’s who you want running things.
Ossie is doubtful and I wouldn’t be shocked if Wayne lost also.
Ossie, Wayne and Anthony not winning
Hear say Mac start a next party. ICUP
What is ICUP..?
Watch the video.
Ah yes, I recognize him, the PPM’s puppet master, waiting for his call up if PPM gain a few seats and need mercenaries to make up the numbers.
Vote PPM and , unlike the video, you won’t see just the back of him. He’s going to be aiming directly at you , and as before, relieve himself on all of us
Be careful when a naked man offers you a shirt
these are brave folks trying to take on the system and the career politicians that have been benefiting from it for years – Juju, Jon Jon, Mac, Kenneth. all cut from the same cloth – and now ppm..
sad.
A good number of this group are just in it for the pay check. Brave folks my xxx
We have already seen what a country run by Catron looks like. We ain’t going back. Enough was enough.
well hello ppm zombie.
Kaboom 💥
They had their chance. They walked away.
do your research. read. don’t swallow the soundbites hook line and sinker.
https://thecaymaniancommunityparty.ky/editorial-resigning-wasnt-quitting-it-was-taking-a-stand/
Your “research” is an editorial from their own website? You bruh, are part of the problem.
That’s like linking the Pfizer website to find out health facts about the vaccine.
Sabrina Turner is a member of this party, look at the mess made at the HSA by the board she placed there to “govern” . Will the TCCP commit to appointing boards on qualifications and merit instead of party favours?
Until there are changes to governance, as only proposed by TCCP, and then to the Elections Law (which they stop short of championing), there are going to be a couple turds in the political sandwich. Voters need to understand why that is to fix it. Then let the light shine in.
Say it again for the people in the back: 8:18 am. That Board managed to lose $12 million last year, and service has never been worse. Is this “good governance”?
Enough is enough; let’s vote these jokers out of town, talking bout good governance.
PPM PPM PPM all the way! JOCC & Jon-Jon as joint Premiers. Continue the greatness.
Too close to election for sardonic posts like this; unfortunately too many are far too stupid to recognize that you’re laughing *at* them and not *with* them, and might view this as reinforcement for their bad decisions. 😛
What are you smoking???
I can think of an area in the SPL Act that needs strengthening; where matters of loans or debts to ‘others or persons’ outside of a registered or licensed financial institution should be declared….
SIPL has been watered down by UDP to almost nothing, with indemnity even against illegality. The Nolan Principles, if they were in effect, would disqualify half the nominees.
Complete smoke and mirrors manifesto
They don’t seem committed to governance when one of their candidates is lying about being an expert
do share?
It’s a very mooving story.
How is she going to quit getting an education and then run to fix education with no qualifications? Can’t be hired as a scientist either but think photo ops will gaslight the public to believe her
TCCP promises governance improvements following the absolutely disasterous government that was PACT. Also know as TCCP – The Prequel. Can’t make this up.
“Modernising airport infrastructure”? As in a multimillion GA Terminal and access road which aren’t needed??
TCCP please drop that now! Upgrade existing facilities for much less!!
While you’re at it, put a stop to the $8Million currently being spent by consultants, for an unaffordable $200Million resort prison. That even makes Juju’s $60Million school look like a deal.
As with the airport comment..”Upgrade the existing” for $10Million.
We’ve needed a bigger prison since the 1990s. Dangerous recidivists are currently being released early to give way for new arrivals, reoffending and spiraling crime rates. There is no relief without more capacity.
Capacity can be achieved without paying consultants $8Million to spend $200Million to add to the existing prison , to meet its accommodation needs.
$8Million ( going to foreign consultants ) would build 40 affordable homes for Caymanians.
Any politicians care about this..?
Build a warehouse and put in beds and bathrooms.
$5Million should do it.
It’s all we can afford.
Prison should not be a welcoming place and consultants should stop milking the situation.
Why are they so afraid to use the term corruption in government? It is there, it is obvious to all.
How about renaming the George Town hospital back to George Town Hospital? Take that despicable man’s name off of the hospital.
Naming a public facility after a politician is obscene.
Have there not been any outstanding medical caregivers who more well deserve such an honour? Outside of the renaming speeches and news pieces, I have never heard anyone on the street call the Cayman Brac airport “Charles Kirkconnell” airport. Since there is only one airport on the islands, Brackers simply call it “the airport”. Caymanians call it “the Brac airport”.
While I would not want to see name changes so regular that one has to think a moment to recall the present name (Cable and Wireless? LIME? FLOW? Whatthehell is it now anyway?), I should hope that the name of the hospital will be changed to something more inclusive and less political.
Well, it would hard to have worse governance!
I voting for Sterling.
Andre has not come around and asked for my vote. Seems to me he thinks that he is entitled to his seat.
4.28 , he obviously does not know what a fabulously important dazzling person you are.
Andres been jet setting around the world for awhile now. Not a lot too show for the years being around.
What are you looking for? Paved roads? Street lights? School lunches? Scholarships? Etc?
All of which are paid for mainly by income from the financial services industry. Governments cannot provide without income.
The word “pier” is nowhere to be found in their manifesto. And here is every sentence that contains the word “cruise”.
• Balance investments in stayover tourism, such as modernising airport infrastructure, with supporting a sustainable cruise sector guided by the outcome of the
referendum on cruise berthing facilities
• Improve revenue from cruise passengers for watersports, transportation and other operators by negotiating with cruise lines
They sure had a lot to say didn’t they? Where does the TCCP stand if half of the people vote “yes” and half of the people vote “no”. Or if there is a 53 to 47 split? Do they build half of a dock?
They clearly want our current cruise tourism product to be improved, WITHOUT having to spend $450Million on piers.
I support that very sensible position which recognizes that we cannot afford additional debt. Thank you Andre.
It’s not clear to me. They keep quiet because they are willing to go in whatever direction the wind happens to be blowing at the time, and not saying anything so as to make everything think they are on their side.
If you are not willing to speak up before the election and state exactly where you stand, you have shown your true character and cannot be trusted after the election.
How dare the people that we voted in take the time to listen to their constituents and act on their requests!
Seriously, what is your argument here? There is a referendum coming up with the election. Do you expect them to say “despite what you want – which we will not know until after the election – we will be doing XYZ”?
5.30.. it should be clear to you.
When you decide you want a new car, first question is, “can I afford it/do I have the money”?
We’re not used to a government who think like that, so I can understand your confusion.
Like the people who want a new house, but can’t afford it.
Hey Wayne, no interest free “loan”, no vote.
To 2:31pm: The referendum is not binding. That is well-known by now; so, whether eyes or no, no administration is obligated to act on the results. Let me be clear: even if the majority voted yes, it does not mean any future administration will have a mandate to build piers.
It’s non binding until it aligns with what the next gov’t already wants to do (or perhaps has been long-compensated to deliver)