Mission boss says misconception of something wrong
Mario Galea, Head of the Foreign Observer Mission, that is in the Cayman Islands to make sure we have a fair election on May 22nd says Cayman should not be fearful that they are here.
“Unfortunately, there is this misconception that when an international observer team is deployed, it means something is wrong with that electoral process. This is definitely not the case,” he said.
The Observer Mission will hold a press briefing detailing its preliminary findings two days after the vote, and a final report no later than 2 months after the General Elections.
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Jersey minister observes Cayman Island elections
From BBC
A Jersey minister has been asked by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association to observe elections in the Cayman Islands.
Treasury Minister Senator Philip Ozouf will travel to the island alongside observers from Scotland, Bermuda and Malta.
He will stay in the islands for a week before the voting on 22 May.
Of the six observers, three are from the British Islands and Mediterranean region and three from the Caribbean.
Constable Len Norman the chairman of the Jersey branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, said he was particularly pleased Jersey was selected to take part in this important aspect of the association’s work.
“There is great diversity within the association, and yet there are still many issues that are common to us all. One such issue is our shared commitment to democracy,” he said.
Senator Ozouf said he was expecting a busy week in the Cayman Islands.
“Jersey is strongly committed to its position in the Commonwealth and we are always ready to demonstrate that commitment by lending support to fellow Commonwealth countries.”
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