Tag: Nickolas DaCosta
UPM caucus secretary steps down to make election bid
(CNS): Nickolas DaCosta has resigned from his government position as the current administration’s caucus secretary, paving the way for the public servant to enter the political fray. Although DaCosta has not yet made a formal declaration, it is understood that he will be campaigning for the Cayman Brac West and Little Cayman seat currently held […]
Premier hires civil engineer and media expert
(CNS) Premier Wayne Panton has hired Dr Celine Manoosingh as his special advisor in relation to sustainability and climate change and Nickolas DaCosta as his content and communications coordinator, officials have announced. Both of the senior positions are new jobs at the premier’s office but cover priority areas for the PACT Government, according to a […]
Youngest candidate ‘regrettably’ out of race
(CNS): The court has ruled that Nickolas DaCosta, the youngest candidate to be nominated for the 2017 election campaign, is not qualified to run for office because of his dual citizenship, which he has by descent. In a surprising decision, given his previous ruling in the Hewitt v. Rivers case, Chief Justice Anthony Smellie said […]
Election queries to be heard behind closed doors
(CNS Elections): Chief Justice Anthony Smellie will hear challenges this week to candidates nominated last month who may not be qualified, but the hearings will be behind closed doors. Supervisor of Elections Wesley Howell has raised questions about the eligibility of three candidates that he wants the courts to decide on. According to the court […]
