Topic: Cayman Islands Elections Office
Cayman’s voter turnout is among the world’s highest
The Cayman Islands consistently ranks among the world’s top performers in voter turnout, far outpacing most Caribbean nations and even the United States and Canada.
More than 2,500 sign up for mobile and postal voting as election gets under...
Election day might be just over a week away, but for some Caymanians, voting will be under way Tuesday.
Vote-buying reports prompt advisory from Elections Office
Amid reports of vote-buying and voter harassment during the ongoing election period, the Elections Office has urged all candidates, supporters and voters to uphold the integrity of the electoral process.
‘Heightened vigilance’ after claims of voter-registration fraud
The Elections Office has said there will be "heightened vigilance" in verifying voter registration and change-of-circumstances forms following claims of attempts by some people to fraudulently vote in districts where they do not reside.
Clock ticking to get referendum questions on ballot
Now that Cayman's election process has been formally triggered with the issuing of writs the clock is ticking for government to move its referendum plans forward for the 30 April polls.
Voter registration deadline extended to 15 Jan
Cayman’s Elections Office has extended the voter registration deadline from 1 Jan. 2025 by two weeks, giving eligible, unregistered individuals more time to get on the electors roll for the April 2025 general election.
New registered voters likely to be shut out of port referendum vote
People applying now to register to vote will not be eligible to cast their ballots in the port referendum to be held later this year, but will be able to take part in the 2025 general election.
Early start for Elections Office amid busy regional polling season
The Elections Office has kicked off preparations early for Cayman's polls, set for next April, due to increased demand for ballot-related materials with a number of regional general elections set for later this year and into 2025.
Elections law changes to focus on campaign financing
Changes to possibly increase how much money can be spent during the Nomination Day and Election Day period as well as mechanisms to capture pre-election spending are among new Election Law amendments under consideration.
HRC: No justification to disenfranchise quarantining voters
The Human Rights Commission has raised objection to quarantining voters missing out on casting their ballot during the 14 April general election.
Howell: Elections Law changes ‘administrative’
With four months to go before the May polls, the Elections Act 2021 has been published, with Elections Supervisor Wesley Howell stressing that the legislation does not contain any policy changes or modifications.
Elections Office extends opening hours
The Elections Office is extending its opening hours to give voters more time to register and collect voter IDs.
Eligible Caymanians urged to register to vote
Any eligible Caymanians wanting to vote in the General Election on 26 May 2021 have only until 4 Jan. 2021 to register. The next interim deadline to register to vote is Thursday 1 Oct.
Elections Office moving
The Elections Office moved over the weekend and is set to open at its new location at Baytown Office Suites on Monday.
Extended hours for Elections Office
The Cayman Islands Elections Office is extending its office hours so people can verify their signatures on the cruise port petition.
Every signature on port petition must be verified
The Elections Office will need to individually verify every single signature on the cruise port referendum petition before a vote can take place.
Push for people’s port referendum
Opponents of plans for new cruise piers in George Town harbor will begin collecting signatures Saturday in the hope of triggering a referendum on the controversial project.
EDITORIAL — A post-election assessment of our electoral process
In a report released this week, election observers from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association British Islands and Mediterranean Region made 21 recommendations to improve the voting process in the Cayman Islands. Their observations, especially those concerning suffrage and campaign finance, deserve serious consideration.
Report: Electoral boundaries need review for ‘greater equality’
A team of Commonwealth elections observers has recommended that the Cayman Islands review its electoral boundaries to achieve “greater equality” in voting in the next general election.
Voting process should take 3 minutes
From the time a voter stands in front of the poll clerks to the time he or she deposits the ballot and leaves the polling station, no more than three minutes should have elapsed.
Hearings for voter challenges pushed back
The Cayman Islands Elections Office has announced new dates for hearings of claims and objections to the voters list, ahead of the May 24th general election.
Most youth not signed up for election
Even though it has estimated a record number of registered voters for next spring’s general election, the Cayman Islands Elections Office said this week that it appears a majority of younger Caymanians are not taking part.
Elections Office targets young voters at UCCI
With elections slated for next year, registering officers from the Cayman Islands Elections Office visited the University College of the Cayman Islands last week to encourage young Caymanians to register to vote.
Elections Office: Candidates bear responsibility for ensuring eligibility
Candidates for the 2017 general election will have personal responsibility for ensuring they are eligible for office under the Constitution.
Government struggles with delays
With the government’s 2016/17 budget approval process looming, lawmakers remained uncertain whether the Legislative Assembly would meet again prior to the annual May-June opening session and finance committee review.
