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Party leaders reject calls to legalise abortion

Legalising abortion or changing the definition of marriage to include same-sex couples are unlikely to be on the agenda of the next government – whoever wins this month’s general election.
George Town East candidates Oscar Bodden (IND), Emily 'Em' DeCou (TCCP), Vassel 'Bud' Johnson (CINP), and Roy McTaggart (PPM)

George Town East candidates debate flooding, erosion, finances

In the final Chamber of Commerce constituency debate before the election on 30 April, it was the turn of the candidates for George Town East.

George Town West hopefuls debate jobs, prison reform and school lunches

It was the turn of George Town West candidates to go head-to-head on Monday evening in a debate held between three of the four challenging candidates.

George Town South contenders debate jobs, government finances

Among the top issues for the three candidates were the rising cost of living, Cayman's education needs, the state of government finances and the absence of effective immigration controls.
Candidates for George Town Central Anthony 'Anttie' Ramoon (TCCP), Carmen McField (CINP) and Kenneth Bryan (PPM).

Housing, cost of living top issues in George Town Central forum

All three candidates agreed that the high cost of living, housing and healthcare, better education, as well as the need to boost the economy while keeping immigration down to sustainable levels were major matters the next government would have to address.
Candidates for West Bay South André Ebanks (TCCP) and Sterling Dwayne Ebanks (IND).

Cost of living, housing top of mind in West Bay South forum

West Bay South incumbent André Ebanks and challenger Sterling Dwayne Ebanks faced off during the Chamber of Commerce candidates' forum.

McKeeva Bush a no-show at West Bay West candidates’ forum

The 13th candidate forum, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, was a solo affair on Monday, with only Julie Hunter attending for West Bay West.

Key takeaways from West Bay North candidates’ debate

The latest in the Chamber of Commerce's candidate forums, held on Friday, 28 March, pitted three first-time nominees - Shakeina Bush, Jermaine Ebanks-Hurlston and Jordan Rivers - and one veteran - Rolston Anglin - against one another as they tackled questions about their district and the country as a whole.
Cayman Brac East candidates L-R: Layman 'Dan' Scott (CINP), Juliana O’Connor-Connolly* (PPM), Ruth Ann Bodden (IND), Maxine McCoy-Moore (IND), James Albert Christian (IND). O’Connor-Connolly and McCoy-Moore were not present for the candidates' forum. * incumbent

Key takeaways for Cayman Brac East candidates’ forum

Premier Juliana O'Connor-Connolly and independent candidate Maxine McCoy-Moore were no shows at the Cayman Brac East candidate forum.
Bodden Town West candidates Haymond Rankin (CINP), Osbourne Bodden (TCCP) and Christopher Saunders (IND)

Key takeaways from Bodden Town West candidates’ forum

The three-way contest for Bodden Town West turned into a contrast between the old and the new, with Chris Saunders defending his seat against challenger Haymond Rankin and former minister Osbourne Bodden.
Bodden Town East candidates Robert Bodden and Dwayne Seymour

Key takeaways from Bodden Town East candidates’ forum

The seventh forum in the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce's candidate series took place on Friday night, spotlighting the Bodden Town East constituency.
Red Bay candidates

Key takeaways from Red Bay candidates’ forum

The sixth candidate forum, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, commenced with five political hopefuls vying for the Red Bay constituency seat.
Newlands candidates Raul Gonzalez Jr., Wayne Panton and Alva Suckoo

Key takeaways from Newlands candidates’ forum

The first showdown between Wayne Panton, Alva Suckoo and Raul Gonzalez Jr. was closely watched by the voting population in Newlands.
Savannah candidates Heather Bodden and Donna Bush

Key takeaways from Savannah candidates’ forum

Incumbent MP Heather Bodden went head-to-head with veteran broadcaster Donna Bush on Tuesday night, as both candidates made their pitch to constituents for the Savannah seat.
Candidates for district of Prospect.

Key takeaways from Prospect candidates’ forum

The three main parties in Cayman took centre stage in Prospect on Monday night for the Chamber of Commerce candidate debates.

Key takeaways from North Side candidates’ forum

Justin Ebanks emphasized his collective approach while Jay Ebanks drew attention to his track record of delivering results for North Side.
East End candidates

Key takeaways from East End candidates’ forum

The first in a series of candidate forums hosted by the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce kicked off on Thursday evening and it was the five candidates — three independents, one CINP and one PPM — vying for the East End constituency who were up first.

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