Topic: MLA

The former personal assistant to two George Town MLAs was found guilty on Wednesday of robbery and possession of an imitation firearm with intent to commit an offense. Christine Rae Smith was charged with three counts of robbery relating to an incident at Elegant Nails & More in George Town.

Anthony Eden, the political patriarch of Bodden Town district and one of the Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly’s longest-serving members, confirmed Monday that he is not planning on seeking elected office next year. “I’m 71 gone now, I’ve got five grandchildren and I’ve put a lot of time into this,” Mr. Eden said.

Cayman Islands elected officials will not receive a modest bonus being given to civil servants this month, Finance Minister Marco Archer confirmed Monday.

The costs of MLA salaries and constituent allowances will increase the government’s budget by about $190,000 next year.