Topic: Heather Bodden
Key takeaways from Savannah candidates’ forum
Incumbent MP Heather Bodden went head-to-head with veteran broadcaster Donna Bush on Tuesday night, as both candidates made their pitch to constituents for the Savannah seat.
André Ebanks to lead new ‘Caymanian Community Party’ in battle for government
Former deputy premier André Ebanks will lead a new political group – the Caymanian Community Party – into the next general election.
‘Toxic’ environment forced rebel MPs out, packed meeting told
Four MPs who resigned from government launched a blistering attack on the administration on Wednesday night, blasting a “toxic” and “sexist” Cabinet that failed to act as a cohesive entity.
Divisions over conservation law and conduct in Cabinet led to government split
Division over the handling of a number of key policy priorities including the National Conservation Act, beach erosion, the Cayman Brac high school project and the landfill deal contributed to the collapse of the UPM coalition this week, the Compass understands.
Cabinet grants MP’s family licence to dredge North Sound marine park
Cabinet has granted permission for a channel to be cut through part of a protected marine reserve in the North Sound to create a marine access route for a canal-front subdivision owned by the family of Newlands MP Heather Bodden.
McKeeva Bush among parliamentary secretaries named by UPM government
McKeeva Bush is back in an official government role and formally part of Juliana O'Connor-Connolly's new United People's Movement administration after being appointed as one of three new parliamentary secretaries this week.
Speakers share success stories at Women’s Empowerment Brunch
In bright, colourful and vibrant brunch attire, some 265 women filled the Kimpton Seafire Resort ballroom to hear inspirational speakers, ranging from a local entrepreneur, parliament secretary to veterinarian-turned-media personality during the Let’s Talk Empowerment Brunch held on Sunday, 15, Oct.
Women’s rights activist and Caymanian icon Georgette Ebanks passes
Georgette Ebanks, one of the last living signatories of the 1948 petition demanding women's right to vote in Cayman, passed away at her home on Tuesday after a brief illness. She was 96.
MP Heather Bodden supporting dropping road EIA next to land she owns
Savannah MP Heather Bodden owns a large tract of land on the proposed route of the controversial East-West Arterial extension, and was among politicians who voted in favour of abandoning an environmental impact assessment along the section of the road next to her property.
Anti-littering signs to be put up island-wide
Signs warning people not to litter or face a fine or imprisonment will be erected all over the Cayman Islands in a bid to tackle the ongoing rubbish problem.
Beautification group back in action after a decade
The long-dormant Cayman Islands Beautification Committee, now rebranded as a task force, is back in action throughout Cayman, with a mission to clean up derelict vehicles and deal with littering and dumping issues.
Parliamentary secretaries receive instruments of office
Government’s three parliamentary secretaries received their instruments of office for their appointment on Tuesday, from Governor Martyn Roper at his office in the Government Administration Building (GAB).
Five female candidates head to Parliament
Five female representatives, two more than that of last legislature, will be taking their seats in Parliament.
Seniors enjoy Christmas at Pedro
It was a festive night for Cayman seniors enjoying the Savannah Newlands annual Christmas party at Pedro playing field Monday night.
Kids receive free backpacks for upcoming school year
More than 50 children in the Savannah/Newlands community are ready for the new school year, which begins for all students on Sept. 4. The Bodden Town Progressives’ Back to School Community provided students ages 5-10 with new backpacks with school supplies on a first-come, first-served basis.
Savannah candidates debate crime, education
Two of the three election candidates for the Savannah constituency tackled questions about crime, education and immigration at a forum last week hosted by the Chamber of Commerce.
Record-setting Nomination Day: 63 hopefuls compete for 19 seats
A record 63 candidates will contest the Cayman Islands general election on May 24 after a frantic day of nominations across the country generated some surprises.
Bodden, Heather
Heather Bodden is a Progessives candidate for Savannah.
Former PPM leader’s brother on opposition party team
The opposition Democratic Party will field at least 10 party candidates, in addition to supporting some independents for the upcoming election. One of those CDP candidates is Denniston Tibbetts, the older brother of Progressives party founder and former leader, Kurt Tibbetts.
