Key issues facing the country have been the subject of discussion by the new Leader of Government Business Kurt Tibbetts, who has been engaged in familiarisation visits and meetings in all three islands since taking office.
‘I welcome the challenges and opportunities that my role as Leader of Government Business brings and I thank my colleagues and the public for their support,’ Mr. Tibbetts said in a GIS press release.
He said that with the support of the public and ‘the valuable contributions of the private sector, and indeed the civil service, I look forward to a very successful term in office’.
Among needs so far identified are the streamlining of the post-Ivan recovery process in order to provide greater assistance to the most needy; advancing the draft Development Plan, which has been in preparation for the past two years; stimulating economic growth for the Sister Islands — including plans for a proper cruise-ship anchorage to promote tourism in the Sister Islands; continuing efforts to preserve the natural environment; and addressing needs of youth and the community as a whole for the two smaller islands.
Mr. Tibbetts promised open communication, particularly as he deals, in his capacity as LoGB, with the issues that will involve consultation with the private sector and international organizations.
‘I will be pleased to provide further and ongoing updates on these subjects,’ he said.
He also reported on the final insurance settlement payment of $35 million from Cayman General Insurance, disclosing that the Financial Secretary has accepted, on behalf of Government, some 24 per cent of the shares in the company.
The itinerary of the 26-27 May Sister Islands’ meeting included a Little Cayman situation report, heads-of-departments update, and visits to schools, the public works department, the affordable housing site and nature projects.
Mr. Tibbetts said that he and his colleagues were working closely to ensure a smooth transition of those ministerial responsibilities, which will be re-assigned at the end of June.
The new ministers have been engaged in meetings with senior ministry staffs, heads of departments and units to assess current projects.
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