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The premier has failed and should resign

The premier has failed and should resign

| 16/05/2018 | 105 Comments

“Sad” writes: Alden McLaughlin should resign immediately from the Office of Premier. This comment may sound politically motivated, but it is not. In fact, it is expected in politics that when a politically elected leader fails in the performance of his duty on a level that is so detrimental to the very persons to whom […]

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Questions about the cruise dock project

Questions about the cruise dock project

| 16/04/2018 | 30 Comments

‘A. Caymanian’ writes: Dear Government of National Unity Members, Please enlighten the public and provide clarity on the following questions:

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Door wide open for white collar crime

Door wide open for white collar crime

| 05/02/2018 | 6 Comments

A CNS reader writes: Although it’s valid that our police lack a compelling strategy to deal with escalating violent crime, the door to blue and white collar crime has also been left wide-open and duped consumers merit some recourse. The existing judicial structure of our court system caters to small claims under $20k, and then […]

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Health warning to drug users

Health warning to drug users

| 28/12/2017 | 38 Comments

A CNS reader writes: Users are largely unaware that incoming drugs are highly likely to have been already laced with potentially deadly, highly addictive, cheaper, internet mail-order synthetic opioids (in addition to the normal toxic production chemicals). Those in denial, or blindly trusting their dealer with their lives, are either high right now, or a […]

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When health insurance doesn’t cover health costs

When health insurance doesn’t cover health costs

| 15/11/2017 | 44 Comments

Have a heart Cayman writes: The numbers just don’t add up when it comes to insurance and the average person. I’ve been unable to work due to ill health and my husband earns $30k a year to support us both. My medical insurance premium is almost $4,500 a year for what is considered a good […]

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Society’s neglect of children in trouble

Society’s neglect of children in trouble

| 20/10/2017 | 99 Comments

MM writes: Reading the articles about Devon Anglin and how his life spiraled is always hurtful for me, and here is why: Many moons ago Devon was one of my best friends in high school, a super smart child in all the highest academic sets at the John Gray High School; he was particularly excellent […]

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Talking of discrimination…

Talking of discrimination…

| 04/10/2017 | 89 Comments

Anonymous writes: From one heterosexual male Caymanian; I’ve got nothing against gay marriage. To each, his/her own. The Marriage Law should treat straight and gay marriages equally. Hey, and while we’re on the subject of equal treatment for all, can white expat ladies please stop treating black men as if they are a threat?

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Health insurance woes

Health insurance woes

| 05/03/2016 | 36 Comments

Candace Ebanks writes: I am absolutely disgusted with the Needs Assessment Unit. I tried to assisted a dear friend whom I have known almost all my life, a borne Caymanian, who under better times and conditions applied to CINICO and was needs tested and could pay a small amount towards a premium for CINICO. At that time […]

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The high cost of corruption

The high cost of corruption

| 15/02/2016 | 25 Comments

Anonymous writes: Government will soon begin to increase taxes to pay for needed infrastructure because of continued development that is not self-funding. The general public complains about the cost of living and the business community says that the high cost of doing business contributes greatly to the high cost of living. Corruption in reality adds about 30% […]

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Featured comment: Faith and marriage

Featured comment: Faith and marriage

| 22/08/2015 | 96 Comments

A CNS reader writes: I’ve about had it with the utter nonsense of hiding bigotry behind the phrase “love the sinner, hate the sin”. It’s a catch-all phrase intended to spare the speaker from criticism of denigrating their fellow human beings. The phrase itself, and sentiment behind it, isn’t necessarily problematic — for example, it will […]

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Featured comment: The premier and the cruise dock

Featured comment: The premier and the cruise dock

| 13/08/2015 | 44 Comments

WaYaSay writes: To: Hon Alden McLaughlin, MBE, JP, MLA, Premier, Minister of Home Affairs, Health and Culture, Member of the Legislative Assembly. Let me be the first to say to you publicly: Be a premier. Stand up and stop this stupid mega-dock now, before Moses spends any more of the public millions on “consultants’ reports”, fishing […]

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