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Ex-cons should be allowed to stand for Parliament, election observers say

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association team said that time in jail affected the ability to contest elections as well as voting rights.
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Election observers urge campaign finance reform

Cayman needs to draft proper legislation to regulate referendums and tighten rules on campaign financing, an international group of observers has recommended.

Reduced voting hours recommended by domestic election observers

General election scrutineers from Cayman have called for a standing election observation mission to be set up to ensure polling is above board.

Domestic election observers: No ‘systematic’ vote buying

A team of domestic election observers said on Friday they found no evidence of "systematic" vote buying – but said that incidents of "treating" were logged.

Mobile polling location changed for Cayman Brac and Little Cayman

The static mobile polling locations for Cayman Brac and Little Cayman for Friday's voting have been changed because the original venue is to be used for court business.

PPM launches ‘something for everyone’ manifesto at packed event

The People's Progressive Movement on Saturday set out its stall for this month's election with a manifesto leader Joey Hew said was designed for wide appeal and to tackle the islands' most pressing problems.
Bodden Town West candidates Haymond Rankin (CINP), Osbourne Bodden (TCCP) and Christopher Saunders (IND)

Key takeaways from Bodden Town West candidates’ forum

The three-way contest for Bodden Town West turned into a contrast between the old and the new, with Chris Saunders defending his seat against challenger Haymond Rankin and former minister Osbourne Bodden.
public transport

PPM pledges modern transport system to keep Cayman on the move

People's Progressive Movement leader Joey Hew on Monday pledged a modern transport network to keep pace with Cayman's growth.

Parties come out punching for general election

In the blue corner, a challenger intent on bobbing and weaving its way to the top, and in the red corner, a veteran battler...
electoral voting

Acting premier: Government ran out of time on electoral boundaries

Acting Premier André Ebanks has cited low turnout at public meetings and a timeline too close to the general election as reasons the electoral district boundaries won't be changing this year.
Many British voters can register online to vote in the general election. - Photo: Thomas Lefebvre, Unsplash

Voter registration deadline nears for UK election

British citizens living abroad have less than a week to register to vote in the 4 July UK general election.

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