C4C Statement

Embattled Premier Arrested By RCIPS Financial Crimes Unit

Grand Cayman – December 11, 2012 Public awareness and advocacy group

Coalition for Cayman (C4C) today calls for Premier McKeeva Bush to put Country

First and immediately resign from office. If the Premier does not step down, the

United Democratic Party should take appropriate action.

The RCIPS Financial Crimes Unit arrested Premier Bush this morning on

suspicion of theft in connection with financial irregularities relating to the alleged

misuse of a government-issued credit card, breach of trust, abuse of office and

conflict of interest.

“While today is a sad day for the country with the announcement of the arrest of

the Premier, it is also a day that sends a strong message that the Cayman

Islands will take the appropriate action to ensure it remains an attractive place to

do business and create economic opportunity for all,” said Coalition For

Cayman.

“We must always be careful not to prejudge anyone and allow the due process of

the judicial system to run its course. However, as a nation we must be clear that

we will not tolerate corruption in any form, and we feel it is in the best interest of

our Country that Premier Bush step down from office immediately as the judicial

process runs its course,” added Coalition for Cayman.

“It is a time for the people of the Cayman Islands to come together. We have an

opportunity to set aside partisan politics and work together to create a better

future for the Cayman Islands that includes independent leaders with integrity

and competence who will always put Country First.”

About Coalition for Cayman. Coalition for Cayman is a public awareness and

advocacy group who recognize the people of Cayman are frustrated with party

politics, government overspending, debt, crime and economic uncertainty. We

are committed to bringing new and accountable leadership to unite the people of

the country and restore the Cayman Islands’ reputation while maintaining social

balance and sustainable growth.

Cayman Finance statement in response to the arrest of the Premier

Cayman Finance Chairman, Mr Richard Coles, released the following statement in response to the arrest of The Premier of the Cayman Islands, McKeeva Bush, this morning.

“Cayman Finance is concerned at hearing of the arrest of the country’s Premier, McKeeva Bush.”As a jurisdiction that upholds good governance and transparency, we fully expect that due process will be followed. As the investigation is ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment further.”