Topic: Members of Parliament
Changes approved to limit MPs’ duties as justices of the peace
New law changes have been approved to limit the functions Members of Parliament can perform as justices of the peace to protect the separation of powers between the elected government and judiciary.
Speaker: MPs code of conduct needs ‘force of law’
Speaker of the House Sir Alden McLaughlin has called for a renewed push to get a proposed code of conduct put in place for parliamentarians, which should have the force of law behind it.
Next meeting of Parliament delayed until 5 July
The next meeting of Parliament is being delayed by nearly two weeks, and will now meet on Friday, 5 July.
What are the business interests of Cayman MPs?
Cayman’s politicians have ownership interests in businesses ranging from broadband and clean gas providers, through to condo ownerships and rentals, law firms, restaurants, power companies, real estate, tech and airport security, according to information from the Register of Interests for Members of Parliament.
Low ImPACT? Government criticised over lack of legislation
The PACT government is facing criticism for holding few parliamentary sessions and passing little substantive legislation since taking office last April.
New MPs severance payment criticised
A new provision which gives all Members of Parliament a three-month severance payment, should they lose their seat or chose not to stand for election, has been drawing criticism within the community.
