Topic: Alden McLaughlin
Water Company soaked in the rays for Ribbins ride
Despite drier weather, the roads along Grand Cayman’s western peninsula were again flooded as nearly 70 cyclists, including Premier Alden McLaughlin, poured out of Cayman Water Company’s Abel Castillo Water Works plant, for a 40km ride in celebration of the company’s 40th anniversary.
Opposition leader meets the governor
Opposition leader McKeeva Bush said he had a “good discussion” with new Cayman Islands Governor Helen Kilpatrick on Monday, following years of rocky relations with her predecessor.
Nine-year ‘rollover’ proposed
Wholesale change for the Cayman Islands immigration regime is on the table.
Premier travels to Miami for infrastructure summit
Premier Alden McLaughlin is scheduled to represent the Cayman Islands in Miami at a regional infrastructure summit Monday.
Companies sweat term limit deadline
As Oct. 28 looms, local companies start wondering what to do with term limited workers.
Premier visits Jersey government
Premier Alden McLaughlin and Financial Services Minister Wayne Panton recently met with their counterparts in Jersey to get a feel for how that jurisdiction remains debt free and a major player in the financial services industry
Work permits back on rise
Work permits in Cayman rise slightly, bolstered by term limit exemptions and special economic zone employees.
Cabinet refuses to disclose records
Secretary says it would be too onerous to redact and release records, even in the public interest.
Editorial for September 12: And then, along came Tara …
Just more than 100 days ago, Premier Alden McLaughlin took on the new responsibilities of his high office with dignity, decorum, and a deftness of touch that befits all successful leaders, including politicians.
Immigration review under way for Cayman work permits
A longer term review of Cayman's work permit policies kicks off.
Minister Rivers defends South Africa trip, assails local media
Education Minister Tara Rivers defended herself on Tuesday against charges of wasteful spending and unnecessary travel at last week’s South Africa’s Commonwealth Conference, saying the gathering had boosted her insight into local issues.
Gov’t financial statements on time
Third time is a charm for Cayman Islands government financial statements.
Dart: ‘New regional focus’ elsewhere
As several projects stall in the Cayman Islands, Dart looks elswehere in the Caribbean.
Editorial for September 9: A Caymanian welcome to 'Her Excellency'
The arrival of a new governor is always an opportune time to reflect on the special relationship between the Cayman Islands and our “Mother Country,” the United Kingdom.
Electricity rate cut ‘premature’
Several items, including a CUC rate cut, in the PPM's 99-day government message seem a bit premature.
Government changes, politics stays the same
Not too long after the May elections, new political battle lines are being drawn.
Kilpatrick sworn in as governor
The harsh rhetoric and angry words that have so often characterized the relationship between Cayman Islands lawmakers and the United Kingdom’s territorial representative over the past decade evaporated on Friday as new Governor Helen Kilpatrick was sworn in and welcomed with open arms.
Editorial for September 6: 'Tara-ble' judgment
Let us begin by stating what this editorial is NOT about.
Report: Gov’t spent $10M less than expected
Cayman's government spent about $10 million less than expected last fiscal year, but collected about $30 million less in revenue than initially expected, leaving less cash left over.
Rivers South Africa trip shrouded in silence
Few answers are forthcoming from government on Tara Rivers' trip to South Africa.
New governor flies in
Helen Kilpatrick was sworn in as the Cayman Islands' 12th governor at a ceremony at the Legislative Assembly Friday afternoon.
Governor- designate plans whirlwind arrival
Cayman's new governor takes up her appointment Friday.
Appointment resolves audit committee flap
After a bit of political wrangling Wednesday, West Bay MLA Capt. Eugene Ebanks accepted a nomination for membership of the Legislative Assembly's Public Accounts Committee.
Huta expects a bright Future
Future Sports Club in West Bay has for many years been a conveyor belt of young footballing talent, thanks to the tireless input from technical director Roy “Huta” Ebanks and his dedicated coaches.
Time limit set for PR applications
More non-Caymanian workers will be able to apply for permanent resident status under a new immigration proposal, but they better be quick about it.
Editorial for September 2: Peering into Cayman’s ‘national mirror’
We revisit on this page, with reluctance, the issues of crime, disorder, and growing incivility in these islands and a (perhaps generational) disregard for the law and disrespect for authority.
Deadline looms for seafarer certificates
Cayman seamen who fail to submit proof of income and other paperwork to the government by Sept. 6 are likely to have their benefits suspended, according to the Ministry of Community Affairs.
U.K. approves budget, fiscal plan
The Cayman Islands’ annual budget and its four-year fiscal plan for the territory has gained approval from the British government, clearing the way for a promised late-September debate – and much-sought approval – in the Legislative Assembly.
PAC chairman offers to resign
Public Accounts Committee Chairman Roy McTaggart has offered to resign his seat on the oversight panel as soon as the five-member group and the auditor general scrutinize the ruling People’s Progressive Movement’s government programs.
Local family services agencies facing growing demands
Premier Alden McLaughlin learned during a tour of family services agencies that resources are lacking.
Premier confirms youth month
Cayman Islands Premier Alden McLaughlin along with Sylvia Wilks signs proclamation declaring January as the month to support the youths.
Seafarers donate medical robot
The Seafarer's Association recently donated a telemedical robot to the George Town Hospital.
Temporary government ministers to step up
For the first time under Cayman's new constitution, the government will swear in temporary Cabinet ministers.
Editorial for August 15: The art of government
Be wary of mixing politics and art.
Gov’t takes control of Cultural Foundation
A new law allows Cabinet to appoint the foundation's board and give policy directions.
Thomas high fives as 12 go in
Any side opening their international account prays for an excellent start and the Cayman Islands certainly did that in their opening game of the Under-15 CONCACAF tournament, smashing a dozen past hapless St. Maarten.
Progressives deliver policy update with first meeting since election
In its first public meeting since the 22 May elections, the ruling People's Progressive Movement on Saturday told an audience that exciting times were in prospect, the economy was improving and changes were on the way.
Disqualified candidate vows action in wake of Grand Court decision
Disqualifed for 22 May national polls by the Attorney General, disappointed Bodden Town candidate Richard Christian is vowing legal action after Friday's Grand Court decision allowing electoral competitotrs to hold foreign passports.
Immigration changes won’t remove ‘rollover’
Cayman's immigration policies are changing quite a bit, but the 'rollover' won't disappear.
Court: Rivers may keep seat
Chief Justice Anthony Smellie on Friday absolved West Bay MLA and Minister for Education Tara Rivers of challenges to her eligibility for elected office, declaring her resident in two places and approving her US passport.
Premier’s office appoints staff
The premier appoints four new office staff members.
Candidates, officials look to by-election
This afternoon’s decision by Chief Justice Anthony Smellie regarding the eligibility of West Bay MLA and Cabinet minister Tara Rivers to serve elected government may trigger a district by-election in as little as six weeks.
Chief Justice: Tara Rivers is qualified for office
Education and Employment Minister Tara Rivers was judged qualified to
stand for elected office, according to a ruling handed down by Cayman’s
chief justice Friday afternoon.
Obituary
Cayman remembers one of its pioneers in the legal and banking profession.
Rounds of farewells for Taylors
Among the parting gifts given to Governor Duncan Taylor during his recent round of farewells was a cow cod, handed to him by Police Commissioner David Baines.
Close encounters of the weird kind
The truth is out there… way out there, according to a devotee of a bizarre belief system who touched down in Grand Cayman this week in an effort to convert new followers.
Rivers decision due on Friday
Chief Justice Anthony Smellie announced Monday afternoon that he would deliver his judgement in the Tara Rivers election case on Friday.
Rivers election case decided this week
The final judgment in the election challenge involving Minister Tara Rivers is due out Friday.
Editorial for August 2: Watchdogs need teeth
While legislation is pending, the commission that polices standards in public life remains toothless.
Civil service clamps down on official travel
Rules for official travel by government employees won't be so free and easy going forward.
Editorial for 23 July: Reining in civil service travel
A review of government travel policies is well overdue, but late is better than never.
Kirkconnell serving as acting premier
Moses Kirkconnell will fill in as Cayman Islands premier over the next week.
Rollover reprieve for foreign workers
Huge changes are envisioned for Cayman's immigration policies in the coming months.
Minister had UK work permit
The Cayman Islands Grand Court heard prolonged cross-examination of Education Minister Tara Rivers, questioning her claims to be a local resident and overseas student.
Policy: reveal ministers’ travel
Government ministers' travel costs must now be published for every official trip they take.
Nearly 1,400 receive government scholarships
Whether or not the nation building fund remains, government is spending nearly $10,000 per recipient on scholarships this year.
No meetings between new gov’t, Dart
In nearly two months, the new government hasn't met with Dart to talk development business.
Editorial for 12 July: Immigration reform: Job No. 1
Immigration reform efforts look good early on. We hope the new government fulfils its promises.
Public Accounts Committee moves forward without change
Despite controversy over heavy government membership, the Public Accounts Committee rolls on.
Letter: UK approves $46M short-term borrowing
UK gives Cayman a bit more "headroom" for this year's budget.
Life sentences ‘inhuman’, court rules
Whole life jail sentences without the possibility of parole for convicted murderers are called “inhumane” in a landmark European court ruling that could have implications in the Cayman Islands.
Premier: Immigration changes due before October deadline
Government plans to bring immigration reform legislation to the House rather quickly.
‘Exceptional’ gov’t expenses weren’t OK’d by legislators
Some exceptional government expenses go unapproved by Legislative Assembly.
Cayman's borrowing limits: Britain won't budge
Any lingering hopes the new Cayman Islands government had harboured that the UK would relax its stringent borrowing limits appear to have been snuffed out at the first meeting with officials in London.
Auditor says government restructuring needed
A wholesale restructuring of the Cayman Islands government’s financial reporting mechanism will probably require a reorganisation of public sector entities themselves, Auditor General Alastair Swarbrick said last week.
Editorial for 28 June: The fallacy of government 'stimulus'
In the view of the new government, government comes first and the private sector comes second.
Four-month budget set at $194 million
At Wednesday's inaugural post-election Legislative Assembly meeting, Minister for Finance Marco Archer not only declared the end of unemployment, but detailed an interim budget of nearly $194 million through 31 October.
Online Poll: Blame, debate predicted on budget
If the budget has not hit the headlines as hard asd we might have imagined with only 10 days left in the fiscal year, it means only that Compass readers are leading the curve.
Rivers court seeks affidavit, return of election papers
The Grand Court has ordered West Bay MLA Tara Rivers to detail in an affidavit her work, travel and residency history in anticipation of a 17 July hearing deciding her elegibility in Cayman's late-May elections.
Budget changes not until October
Don't expect any big government financial changes within the next few months.
Tax convention moves forward
Cayman will soon be signed up to the latest overseas tax treaty. What will it mean for the territory?
Rivers goes silent on allegations
Education Minister Tara Rivers has declined to answer
increasingly critical questions regarding her qualifications to contest
May’s national polls, her prospective service in the Legislative
Assembly and her appointment to Cabinet.
