The Editor Speaks: Civil servants agree to 3.2 rollback
It was with some surprise when I read James Watler, President of the Cayman Islands Civil Service, press release regarding the Throne Speech given by Acting Governor Franz Manderson. Manderson had announced as part of austerity measures being implemented to…
The Editor Speaks: Bush clock ticks past another scheduled meeting time
It is a safe bet the time Cayman Islands Premier McKeeva Bush announces for a meeting or opening (Legislative Assembly in particular) will not be kept. Sometimes the new announced time is on another day and this can be two…
The Editor Speaks: Another Ezzard boycott
North Side Independent MLA boycotted Monday’s Throne Speech and Budget Address because, ““I decided not to take part in the process because this is yet another example of the Premier’s continued circumvention of due process by ignoring the provisions of…
The Editor Speaks: Throne speech delivered by Deputy Governor
This was, I believe, the first time the Throne Speech was given by the Deputy Governor of the Cayman Islands. With H.E. Governor Duncan Taylor off Island the 2012 Budget Throne Speech, the most controversial one in the history of…
The Editor Speaks: Clifford wants a coalition government for the Cayman Islands and to disband political parties
Former Minister of Tourism, Environment, Investment & Commerce in the People’s Progressive Movement (PPM) government, and the first prominent member to leave the party, sent the media a press release entitled “Solutions vs. Politics.” – See separate story Mr. Clifford…
Former minister outlines solutions to Cayman Islands woes
Solutions vs Politics By: Charles E. Clifford, JP – Former Minister of Tourism, Environment, Investment & Commerce I write to discuss the acute political, financial and reputational issues facing our country and the need for our collective behavior and decisions…
The Editor Speaks: Do we need more seats?
I fully support MLA Ezzard Miller, our outspoken Independent Member representing East End, for announcing he is bringing a motion to the House to defer the introduction of three new members to the Legislative Assembly (LA) at the next election….
The Editor Speaks: The 2012 Budget. To be or not to be? That is the question
There is some sabre rattling, undisclosed sources and “it is understood (or understands)” media hype that the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is demanding even more cuts in the Budget Premier Hon. McKeeva Bush sent to London for approval….
The Editor Speaks: No cash for safety crash
On the wake of the latest construction incident involving a bucket lift that flipped over outside the CIBC First Caribbean Bank building in George Town on Sunday 29th July, bringing down power lines and sending the operator of the lift…
The Editor Speaks: Why Arden shouldn’t have quit
“As every one of us sometimes learns, And many a fellow turns about When he might have won had he stuck it out. Don’t give up though the pace seems slow – You may succeed with another blow.” Anon It…
