Topic: Dwayne Seymour
MP warns about ‘unintended consequence’ of minimum wage
Bodden Town East MP Dwayne Seymour said that people are “suffering silently” with the “unintended consequence” of raising the minimum wage to $8.75.
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Dwayne Seymour quits Progressives
Former Cabinet Minister Dwayne Seymour announced his resignation from the opposition Progressives party on Thursday.
Police forced to pull officers from eastern districts to protect George Town
Cayman's police service says it has been forced to pull officers from the eastern districts to shore up coverage in George Town.
MP: Some HSA board members paid more than medical professionals
Payments to HSA board members have increased ten-fold with some directors now earning more than full-time medical professionals.
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.
O’Connor-Connolly returns to fold as PPM confirms Kenneth Bryan as deputy leader
Premier Juliana O’Connor-Connolly has parked plans to retire and will instead seek re-election on a PPM ticket, she confirmed via voice message at the party’s convention Saturday night.
PPM leader Hew pushes ‘experience’ message as election line-up takes shape
People’s Progressives Movement leader Joey Hew believes the party has shored up an experienced line-up to contest the general election with the final pieces expected to fall into place in the coming days.
Dwayne Seymour to run with Progressives
Dwayne 'John John' Seymour will be running with the People’s Progressive Movement in the upcoming general election, the party announced Tuesday morning.
Bottles become building blocks as glass recycling returns to Grand Cayman
The public is being encouraged to bring their used glass bottles and jars to recycling depots as glass recycling returns to Grand Cayman after a more than two-year break.
Youths charged over Minister Seymour’s collision with excavator
Three juveniles were charged with a 'reckless and negligent act' on Wednesday in connection with the crash that left Labour and Border Control Minister Dwayne Seymour in hospital.
Seymour: I was ‘one inch from death’
Cabinet minister Dwayne Seymour has recounted for the first time the terrifying car accident that he says left him “one inch from death”.
Government unveils proposed immigration reforms
A parliamentary white paper has outlined a raft of proposed immigration reforms, including requiring work-permit holders to leave Cayman for a year before they can work for a new employer, and extending timelines for status and permanent residency applications.
Former minister alludes to $38M closing cost to exit ReGen project
In addition to the already significant costs associated with the ReGen project it appears that government is also facing a $38 million price tag to be able to exit the contract that was entered into with the Dart-led consortium.
Long-delayed psychiatric centre expects first patients next week
Politicians gathered at the Poinciana Rehabilitation Centre in East End as the 54-bed unit officially opened, years behind schedule.
Poinciana mental health facility to open next week
After years of delays, an official opening ceremony for the long-awaited Poinciana mental health facility in East End is set to be held next week.
Duty-free allowance to double over Christmas holiday
Residents who return from overseas trips over the Christmas break will get an extra $500 added to their duty-free allowance, the government announced.
The Tradewinds band reunites to celebrate Dave Martins
The original members of the legendary band The Tradewinds reunited at the Harquail Theatre Sunday night for the 'Echoes of a Legend: A Tribute to Dave Martins’ concert.
HSA disputes police account of blood sample collection after MP Seymour’s crash
The Health Services Authority has defended its doctor who treated minister and MP Dwayne Seymour after a collision last week, contradicting police claims its staff had "objected" to the police request for a blood sample.
Seymour replaces immigration boards
Border Control Minister Dwayne Seymour has opted not to reappoint the former members of both the Caymanian Status and Permanent Residency Board and the Business Staffing Plan Board.
Seymour: ‘Panton should step down’
Bodden Town East MP Dwayne Seymour says he believes Premier Wayne Panton has reached the point where he should step down for the good of the Cayman Islands.
The ties have it: Panton stays as premier with PACT intact
While the PACT government remains tightlipped about the sudden resignation of its border control and labour minister, Dwayne Seymour, and speculation about dissention within its ranks, it presented a united front, at least aesthetically, on Tuesday, with most members wearing pink to Parliament.
House divided as Seymour’s exit sparks scramble for power
Government members were locked in behind closed-doors talks for much of Monday, as Premier Wayne Panton sought to hold on to his slender grip on power amid divisions over spending priorities.
Government silent over Seymour resignation amid leadership speculation
Following the sudden resignation of Minister of Border Control and Labour Dwayne Seymour on Friday, Premier Wayne Panton and his government remained silent over the weekend about the future of his administration.
Government in turmoil as Seymour quits Cabinet with broadside at Premier
Cabinet Minister Dwayne Seymour sensationally tendered his resignation in an explosive speech in Parliament Friday afternoon during which he condemned the "disorganisation" and "lacklustre leadership" of the PACT administration.
Bill released for early pension withdrawals to pay mortgages
The government is seeking public feedback on proposed amendments to the National Pensions Act, which would allow Caymanians to withdraw money from their pension plans to buy or build homes or pay off their mortgages.
Dwayne Seymour: ‘Stop playing games’ over East-West Arterial
Labour Minister Dwayne Seymour has voiced his upset at some members of Parliament who he said are dragging their feet on authorising further work on the East-West Arterial.
Seymour sceptical of benefits of raising minimum wage
Minister for Labour Dwayne Seymour said increasing the minimum wage is “not a big benefit” to most Caymanians and may leave them unable to afford services such as private nannies.
MPs support motion to increase pension-withdrawal limits
Local legislators have unanimously voted for government to consider increasing existing withdrawal limits for Caymanians to be able to access more money from their pension funds to pay towards mortgage or land loans.
Legislators question legality of road EIA under ‘defunct’ conservation council
Members of Parliament have questioned the legality of an environmental impact assessment on the East-West Arterial extension which was ordered by the National Conservation Council, now that the council is not operating because several of its members' terms have expired.
Bryan, Seymour call for moratorium on Caymanian status grants
Government ministers Kenneth Bryan and Dwayne Seymour are calling for a moratorium on the granting of some forms of Caymanian status in Cayman.
Seymour: Build Bodden Town section of East-West Arterial without EIA
Bodden Town East MP Dwayne Seymour says he intends to bring a motion to Parliament requesting that a section of the proposed East-West Arterial nearest to Bodden Town be built without an environmental impact assessment.
Dwayne Seymour escapes injury in Friday night crash
Bodden Town East MP Dwayne Seymour escaped serious injury on Friday night when the car he was driving crashed into a CUC pole.
Opposition claims Premier offered alliance to form new government
Premier Wayne Panton made overtures to the Progressives about a plan to abandon the PACT coalition and form a new government with them the Opposition claimed Friday.
PACT heads off coup as Opposition boycotts Parliament
The PACT government resolved its internal differences and united to head off an attempt to oust it from power on Friday.
PACT group circles wagons around under-pressure premier
In a move seemingly setting the stage for a show-down of sorts Bodden Town East MP Dwayne John John Seymour has filed a private member's motion seeking to endorse the PACT administration and counter the no confidence motion filed by the Opposition.
9-year-old pushes for recycling in Bodden Town
On the heels of Oly Rush swimming 65 miles around Cayman to raise awareness of plastic pollution, 9-year-old Caymanian Yuvraj Graham-Campbell has joined the initiative to rid the island of such waste.
Seymour to serve as parliamentary secretary in three ministries
Bodden Town East MP Dwayne 'John John' Seymour, after moving from the Opposition benches to join the government as an independent representative, will serve as parliamentary secretary in three ministries – labour, housing and transport.
Update: Dwayne Seymour joins PACT government
When Parliament resumes Wednesday morning, Bodden Town East MP Dwayne Seymour will have a new seat on the government bench, as he announced Tuesday night that he was crossing the aisle and leaving the Opposition.
Court quashes Cabinet approval for private dock
The Grand Court has quashed a Cabinet decision which granted a coastal works permit to businessman Marcus Cumber to build a 128-foot private dock from his Vista del Mar property into Salt Creek.
Head-to-head race confirmed for Bodden Town East
Though they are scheduled to face off in the 2021 election, Osbourne 'Ossie' Bodden and Dwayne 'John John' Seymour embraced as they crossed paths during Nomination Day on Monday afternoon.
Landfill pre-construction work set, but negotiations continue
Pre-construction work is set to begin on government’s long-awaited waste management plan, but a final agreement with the selected project bidder, Dart-led consortium DECCO, is still in progress, government announced Tuesday.
Dr. Lee: Red Bay COVID-19 case requires further investigation
A Red Bay Primary School student who tested positive for COVID-19 produced “weakly positive” results, said Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee on Friday afternoon.
Students get free school supplies
About 200 primary and high school students have been given the supplies they need to return to school at the end of August, nearly six months after schools were closed due to COVID-19.
Fact check: What MLAs got wrong in the domestic partnership debate
The Cayman Compass took a closer look into some of the MLA’s wide range of opinions over the Domestic Partnership Bill, separating fact from fiction, and in many cases filling in the blanks.
Explainer: What’s up with the mosquitoes?
The current boom in blood-sucking bugs has resulted from a combination of factors, including tides and rainfall, reduced aerial spraying, and the species of mosquitoes overrunning the island, explains Dr. James McNelly, director of the Mosquito Research and Control Unit.
Colours Cayman: It’s time for governor to act
Local LGBTQ group Colours Cayman has called on Governor Martyn Roper to “fulfil his constitutional role” and “restore the rule of law” in the...
A message on faith from Minister for Health Hon. Dwayne Seymour
We really need to have faith at this time. I have never been one to rely on my own strength. God has always been my source of strength.
The many languages of Minister Seymour
From Jamaican patois to Swahili, Health Minister Dwayne Seymour has been hitting the right notes through his multi-lingual entreaties to “stay at home”.
Telemedicine talks reach compromise to restore services
Telemedicine codes that expired in April are expected to be updated this week, allowing for expanded services and sessions lasting up to 60 minutes.
Cayman orders nearly 1 million gloves, 300,000 N95 masks
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority is anticipating a substantial order of personal protective equipment, including gloves and surgical masks, in response to COVID-19. Health Minister Dwayne Seymour broke down the number of items already in stock on island and the numbers of items on order.
EN ESPAÑOL: ¿Qué sucede en Islas Caimán con el coronavirus?
Mucho ha pasado en los últimos días en Caimán con el coronavirus, COVID-19, lo que ha fomentado la circulación de muchos rumores. Aquí resumimos la información oficial y las medidas que han anunciado el gobierno de Islas Caimán.
One carnival, two parades
Cayman’s plan for a single carnival parade has now reverted to two separate events.
Climate change motion gets the green light
Local legislators have approved a private members’ motion calling for the creation of a climate change policy for the Cayman Islands.
Cayman ramping up coronavirus response efforts
Cayman’s National Security Council is expected to meet early this week to consider whether travel restrictions should be implemented locally in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Single-use plastics policy meeting cancelled
Local environmental groups have expressed disappointment over the cancellation of the second meeting of the government-initiated single-use plastic steering committee and the absence of...
No road closures granted yet for carnivals
Police Commissioner Derek Byrne has said he is yet to give road closure permission to Batabano and CayMAS.
Conch, whelk season opens
Conch and whelk season officially started 1 Nov. and runs through to 30 April. It allows the taking of conch and whelk from local coastal waters.
Medical supplies donated to Bahamas
The Cayman Islands’ three local hospitals have donated more than 4,000 pounds of medical supplies to victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas.
Minister Seymour alleges libel by Cayman Marl Road
Bodden Town MLA Dwayne Seymour has filed a writ of summons against Sandra Hill alleging libel on her Cayman Marl Road website.
Cayman culture on display in Trinidad
Caymanian musicians and dancers hit the stage at Queen’s Park Savannah in Trinidad Monday as part of the 14th Carifesta festivities.
Ministry names new chief medical officer
The Ministry of Health has named Dr. John Lee to serve as its most senior adviser on healthcare matters.
Government considering single-use plastics ban
Government has set up a committee to consider whether to ban single-use plastics.
Adventist Church celebrates 125th anniversary in Cayman
The local Adventist Church is celebrating its 125th anniversary in the Cayman Islands this year.
Salt Creek strata backs off bias charge
Contrary to previous reports, it appears there is no evidence that Environment Minister Dwayne Seymour had a conflict of interest in a Cabinet decision approving a dock project in Salt Creek.
What are the business interests of Cayman’s government officials?
A recent court case raised concerns about elected representatives' potential business interests with private citizens.
Minister Seymour responds to being named in coastal works dispute
Environment Minister Dwayne Seymour has issued a response to a claim in a judicial review application that he did not disclose a conflict of interest last December, when he presented a paper to Cabinet that recommended a developer be granted a coastal works permit.
Minister entangled in coastal works dispute
Environment Minister Dwayne Seymour has been accused of failing to disclose a conflict of interest last December, when he presented a paper to Cabinet that recommended a developer be granted a coastal works permit.
Same-sex marriage: What your representative said on the issue
Cayman Islands legislators unanimously backed a private members’ motion last week supporting government to appeal the decision by the chief justice that legalised same-sex marriage to the “full extent of the appeals process”.
UPDATE: Speaker Bush calls on governor to fire Human Rights chairman
Speaker McKeeva Bush has called for Human Rights Commission Chairman James Austin-Smith to be immediately fired by Governor Martyn Roper, following the commission’s statement Thursday criticising government’s decision to appeal the chief justice’s decision to legalise same-sex marriage.
Seymour: On World Health Day, ensuring healthcare access for all
Government will continue to push for still-greater strides to be made in this fundamental field of healthcare.
Lobster season comes to a close
The National Conservation Law sets the closed season for lobster from March 1 through Nov. 30, and nobody is allowed to take lobster from Cayman waters during that period.
Youth mental health takes center stage
The state of mental health in the Cayman Islands came under close scrutiny on Saturday, when concerned adults from all walks of life met at the Marriott for the second annual Mental Health Symposium.
