Topic: Alden McLaughlin
Premier: ‘One man, one vote’ in place by 2017 election
One man, one vote is back on government's agenda.
Ministry records leave out card charge details
Confusing and incomplete records of govenment credit cards statements are issued related to former officials in the Ministry of Education.
Motion seeks to use work permit fees for training
A proposal will be put forth for government to redirect some work permit fees to help train Caymanian employees.
New Customs codes in effect
The amended version of the Customs Tariff Law 2012 came into effect Monday to give importers and traders time to adjust to a new eight-digit coding system.
New PR applications stuck in bureaucracy
Ten months later, government is still trying to decide what to do with new permanent residence applications.
Premier: Ministers have travel policy
Premier Alden McLaughlin says the territory's ministers are required to report business travel spending.
Gov’t will publish credit card, travel costs
Starting next month, all senior-level civil servants will be required to publish monthly accounts of travel and other expenses on government-issued credit cards.
The problem is not the fires — it’s the fuel
Our firefighters cannot be expected to maintain control forever over more than 1 million tons of combustible refuse stacked more than 80 feet high at the George Town Landfill.
Chamber slams FCA listing: Insulting, lacks credibility
The Chamber of Commerce Council describes the recent “high risk” listing of the Cayman Islands by the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority as “insulting.”
Bush may support fuel project
Cayman's opposition leader says he'll work to support the government's plan for a new fuel storage terminal.
Why didn’t Arden get the memo?
We imagine that MLA Arden McLean was anything but pleased when he learned from the newspaper about the PPM government's proposition to put a fuel terminal in his district.
Bringing consistency to Customs policy
Believe it or not, we empathize with the plight of Collector of Customs Samantha Bennett.
Customs changes get mixed reception
Businesses react with mixed emotions to reduction in the number of customs importation codes.
Customs backtracks on confusing tariffs
The new customs coding system that has caused outrage among importers will be amended since the system has been found to be “tedious” and “not working,” Premier Alden McLaughlin announced Thursday,
George Town Landfill: 25 years of broken promises
Cayman Islands legislators have discussed the problems with the George Town Landfill, appointed committees, commissioned studies and made promises they haven't kept for almost a quarter of a century.
Mothballed education law back in motion
Legislation modernizing Cayman’s education system, including outlawing strapping and moving towards free schooling for all, will finally be enacted next year, according to officials.
Agriculture focus of regional seminar
Cayman hosts Caribbean Plant Health Directors Forum to discuss threats to farming and agriculture in the region.
Ernst & Young report: A test of resolve for Cabinet, civil service
We can foretell that the Ernst & Young evaluation of Cayman's public sector is setting up what we hope will be a civil debate regarding the future of civil servants.
Import duty reduction takes effect Aug. 1
A 2 percent reduction on import duty is set to take effect Aug. 1.
‘One man’ debate heads back to LA
One way or another, 'one man, one vote' will return to the Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly during 2014.
Charities bill bounced from Cabinet
Cabinet will reconsider the Charities Bill after sending it back to the drawing board one more time.
Overseas territories weigh beneficial ownership registry
Britain's overseas territories await an international 'lead' on beneficial ownership registries.
British travelers may need US visa
Changes in the British passport system feature heavily in recent discussions among overseas territories leaders.
New Little Cayman Museum opens doors
A new museum, which tells of the works, hobbies and lives of the people of Little Cayman, was officially opened in Blossom Village on Friday.
Backlash over voting reform
The premier is facing a backlash from supporters of electoral reform who have accused him of going back on a campaign promise to introduce single-member constituencies before the next election.
Caymanian RCIPS recruits to graduate
The largest group of Caymanians to join the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service will graduate on July 17.
Passports a major concern for territories
The issuance of U.K. biometric passports to the British Overseas Territories, including the Cayman Islands, will take center stage at meeting here Wednesday for territory leaders.
Sponsors Plaque unveiled at Miss Lassie’s house
The Cayman National Cultural Foundation has unveiled a Sponsors Plaque at the home of visionary artist Gladwyn K. Bush, fondly known as Miss Lassie.
More than 400 expats get permission to stay
The number of work permits held in the Cayman Islands took an unusual jump this summer, a time when tourism-related businesses in the islands are typically winding down and permit numbers tend to dip.
Chamber revives government performance survey
How do you rate the Cayman Islands government at the moment? The Chamber of Commerce wants to know.
Caymanians stranded by UK passport issues
Some Caymanians trying to renew British passports are being left without any travel documents at all.
Conservation law moves a step closer
The long-awaited National Conservation Law has taken another small step forward.
Gov’t board members threaten to resign
Cayman's attempt to require financial disclosures for public sector leaders hits a major roadblock.
Government ‘working on’ civil service rollover policy
Government leaders are still promising that rollover will eventually hit the civil service.
Bush: House committee should review airport board
Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush calls for a special committee of the Legislative Assembly to review the actions of the Cayman Islands Airports Authority board since December 2012.
Awards for tourism sector
The unsung heroes of Cayman tourism swapped swimsuits and flip-flops for black ties and ball gowns as the industry honored its best workers at the annual Stingray Awards.
Blencathra claims raise questions over London office replacement
More questions are raised over Cayman's London office, this time over who is to be its new leader.
Government budget passed just in time
Cayman's new government spending plan is passed with just days to spare.
School inspections unit revived
The dormant schools inspections unit is being revived in an effort to better monitor performance in Cayman’s education system.
Teachers’ salary review planned
A salary and incentives review is planned in an effort to keep good teachers in Cayman’s schools.
British passports: Going nowhere fast
What exactly does it mean when a government says it is "sorry?"
Construction plans boost government coffers
The collection of a number of infrastructure and development related fees are expected to see a major increase in the next government budget.
Local Brits caught in passport backlog
Long delays with U.K. passport applications are causing some British nationals in the Cayman Islands travel headaches.
Ironwood developer in loan disputes
The developer behind the ambitious $360 million
Ironwood golf resort project has had five court proceedings filed
against him in the United States for failure to pay back loans.
Cayman celebrates the Queen’s 88th birthday
George Town was transformed into a site of much pomp and ceremony on Saturday when it hosted a parade and awards ceremony in honor of the 88th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II.
Government will re-audit travel costs
Government will delve back into official travel expenses.
Students complete intervention program
Twelve George Town Primary students have completed the Positive Intervention Now program.
Bush defends expenses
Former Premier McKeeva Bush hits back at critics after some questionable travel and hospitality expenses are revealed.
Concern over growing cost of seamen’s benefits
Questions have been raised over how government can still be paying out more than $6 million in benefits to retired seamen and war veterans.
Chamber cites ‘complete disregard’ for public purse
Cayman's Chamber of Commerce lashes out at the local government over travel and hospitality spending.
World Cup fever grips Cayman
Cayman residents of every nationality are hoisting their flags in preparation for the start of the World Cup in Brazil today.
MLA’s hiring advocacy queried
The need for local hiring battles with the independence of the Cayman Islands civil service.
Anti-corruption review for travel costs
Hundreds of thousands of dollars of unexplained or questionable travel and hospitality expenses in local government are revealed.
Media matters: Limited role for government
The Cayman Islands government ought to get out of the media business — and keep out of the media's business.
Separate MLA offices would cost $1M
The Cayman Islands government looks to keep the costs of MLA district offices down.
Cayman passport issues with UK unresolved
Cayman is still uncertain how it will handle the U.K. issuance of locally held passports.
Government explores options on TV channel
The Cayman Islands government wants its television channel to be offered 'free.'
More than 700 await PR, status Resolution
Permanent residence and Caymanian status applications start piling up again, with more than 700 applicatioins pending.
Premier: New hope for Dart deal
Premier Alden McLaughlin hopes the impasse between government and Dart Realty Cayman Ltd. can be resolved within the next few weeks.
Alcohol ads targeted again
The Cayman Islands government will take another look at local alcohol advertising.
Cuban migrant detention facility becomes ‘prison’
Cuban migrants who land in the Cayman Islands will now be guarded by prison officers.
Gov’t revives business ‘accreditation’ for immigration
The Cayman Islands takes another look at 'accrediting' local companies for immigration purposes.
Premier: We’ll finish the job
Cayman's premier and opposition leader duke it out for public credit over the territory's economic development.
Civil service reduction could take years
The Cayman Islands civil service will face a gradual reduction over the next few years.
Government in talks on new fuel depot
A new bulk fuel facility is in government's plans, according to a list of first year accomplishments for the Progressives.
Hurricane season under way
Hurricane season is under way in the Cayman Islands.
Royal Ascot night injects funds for Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games team has just been announced and the 28 members is grateful for the latest event to fund the trip to Glasgow next month by the Olympic Fundraising Committee.
Opposition leader: PPM should thank us
Cayman Islands Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush said Thursday that government members should be thanking his former administration for the budget surplus and for several development projects under way.
North Side school named after former speaker
Hundreds gathered in North Side on Tuesday to pay tribute to the district’s long-serving representative, the late Edna Moyle, as the local primary school was renamed in her honor.
Students sit in Cabinet
Year five students host a mock Cabinet meeting.
Archer: Cayman’s middle class ‘has shrunk’
Government's budget plan aims to rescue Cayman's declining middle income jobs sector.
Ribbon cut on SafeHaven Marina
Governor Helen Kilpatrick officially opened the SafeHaven Marina Tuesday following its $3.5 million refurbishment.
