Topic: Eric Bush
Government moving ahead with speed cameras
Government has taken the next step towards speed cameras and demerit points for traffic offences by seeking consultants to help implement a new Integrated Traffic Management and Enforcement System (ITMES) for the Cayman Islands.
Roads authority set to install new signs urging drivers to give space to cyclists
The National Roads Authority (NRA) is to roll out the new signs saying "3 FEET – IT’S THE LAW" across the road network as part of its efforts to tackle road safety.
Cayman records 156 crashes in 15 days
Collisions on Cayman's roads continue to pose a challenge as in just 15 days there were 156 crashes, an average of 10 per day over that period.
Civil servants to get 5% pay increase
The government has announced a 5% cost of living adjustment for civil service salaries from 1 Jan. next year, as well as a review of wages for the lowest paid public servants.
‘Disposable’ Honda Fits a ‘clear and present danger’ to Cayman motorists
Cayman's National Road Safety Steering Committee is planning to issue a buyer beware warning about Honda Fits and similar small cars made for the Japanese market that may pose a "clear and present danger" to motorists.
Safety concerns heighten with more than 50,000 cars on roads
More than 50,000 vehicles are registered to travel on Cayman's roads, according to road-safety entities that were prompted to appeal for more responsible driving following two fatal crashes and another two collisions that snarled traffic for hours in the past two weeks.
Parliament expected to consider national ID card bill in December
Legislation to enable the establishment of a national identity card system is expected to be debated by members of Parliament in December.
Eric Bush to take over as Planning chief officer
Eric Bush is set to take over the reins as chief officer of the Ministry of Planning, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure starting 7 June, Deputy Governor Franz Manderson has announced.
World Social Work Day Celebrated
Minister Hon. Andre Ebanks, Chief Officer Mr. Eric Bush and staff of the Ministry and Department of Children and Family Services marked World Social Work Day by getting together to celebrate social workers everywhere but notably in the Cayman Islands.
Cayman delegation visits Hong Kong
A joint team from the Governor’s Office and the new Ministry of International Trade, Investment, Maritime and Aviation Affairs was in Hong Kong last week for talks with the authorities there.
Cayman bids to host Rugby World Cup Sevens
The Cayman Rugby Union has launched an expression of interest to bid to host the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens.
Premier meets UK government officials
Premier Alden McLaughlin says he warned senior UK government about meddling in Cayman affairs during meetings he held in London this week.
EDITORIAL – Celebrating Eric Bush’s promotion to Cayman’s ‘chief promotion officer’
When Eric Bush returns to the Cayman Islands this July, he will arrive with a unique perspective on his home country’s global reputation, and also a Rolodex bursting with contact information for key decision-makers and influencers – two assets that will serve him well as the first Chief Officer for the new Ministry of International Trade, Investment, Aviation and Maritime Affairs.
Eric Bush to head new Ministry of International Trade
Deputy Governor Franz Manderson has appointed Eric Bush to lead the new Ministry of International Trade, Investment, Aviation and Maritime Affairs.
Eric Bush to leave Cayman’s London office
Eric Bush, the Cayman Islands government representative in London, plans to leave the foreign post and return home this summer.
Cayman’s Eric Bush visits Northern Ireland
Cayman Islands Representative to the U.K. and EU Eric Bush attended the Democratic Unionist Party annual conference in Belfast last week, promoting the islands as he met with various government officials.
Cayman, UK address differences at Foreign Affairs Select Committee
Cayman’s representative in London, Eric Bush, faced a grilling from British MPs Tuesday and deflected questions on the controversial issues of beneficial ownership and same-sex marriage.
Cayman’s UK rep to attend hearing for Commons Select Committee
Eric Bush, Cayman’s representative to the United Kingdom, is scheduled to attend a hearing with the Commons Select Committee on Tuesday as part of the ongoing inquiry into the relationship between the U.K. Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the British Overseas Territories.
Cayman represented at UK Conservative Party conference
A team of Caymanians attended a United Kingdom Conservative Party conference in Birmingham earlier this week to educate government ministers, members of parliaments, and other attendees about the Cayman Islands.
British MPs visit Cayman
Four U.K. elected members of parliament are on a four-day visit to Cayman to learn more about the islands.
How it happened: The UK House of Commons vote
A swirling vortex of political gamesmanship, played against the backdrop of a crucial Brexit vote and a weakened U.K. coalition government, left the Cayman Islands and its sister British Overseas Territories on the losing end of Tuesday’s House of Commons vote.
Cayman leads key UK lobby group
With Brexit looming and more international focus than ever on the offshore financial services sector, Cayman Islands representatives have taken over leadership positions in the British Overseas Territories Association at a key time.
Whirlwind year for CI London office; ‘Nothing has gone to plan’
"The U.K. has been anything but stable over the last 11 months," Cayman Islands London Office Director Eric Bush said Monday. "It’s a been a wild ride. I’m just trying to traverse through it."
British police arrest 12 following London terror attack
British police arrested a dozen people Sunday over a vehicle and knife attack in London that left seven people dead, as Londoners told how a weekend night out in the city erupted into violence and terror.
Search widens in Manchester bombing; Cayman offers condolences
London Office Director Eric Bush said the office has checked the welfare of the three Caymanians registered as living in the Manchester area and all are fine. Mr. Bush said the blast hit a bit close to home for him as well.
Premier meets with students, ex-governors in London
From left, Minister Wayne Panton, former Governor John Owen, Premier Alden McLaughlin and former Governor Bruce Dinwiddy attend the London office reception Tuesday night. Premier Alden McLaughlin hosted the reception, which included former Cayman Islands governors John Owen and Bruce Dinwiddy.
Howell named to top ministry post
Wesley Howell is about to become a very busy man.
EDITORIAL – Eric Bush: Our man in London
"Bittersweet" is how Premier Alden McLaughlin aptly described Home Affairs Chief Officer Eric Bush's departure from the Cayman Islands to lead our government's London office.
Chief officer Bush takes London post
Senior Cayman Islands civil servant Eric Bush has been appointed to lead the government’s London office, a post he once had oversight responsibility for during the tumultuous tenure of former office chief Lord Blencathra.
