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No-confidence debate: What the MPs said

Tuesday’s lack of confidence motion in the Wayne Panton and his PACT government was defeated in the House after failing to reach a two-thirds majority. Here's what the members who spoke during the debate had to say.

Premier Panton and PACT government survive despite narrow vote of no confidence

"The 'ayes' have it," Speaker Katherine Ebanks-Wilks announced just after 8pm Tuesday, confirming that a majority of MPs had voted in favour of a motion of no confidence in the PACT government.

McTaggart insists premier must go

Wayne Panton and his PACT government have "run out of road", Progressives leader Roy McTaggart insisted as he called for disaffected government members to help oust the premier from office.

The Issue Explained: Government in crisis as vote of no confidence nears

Government is in turmoil with the House locked at 9-9 and a vote of no confidence looming. Here's a look at some of the key questions around the current crisis and its implications for Cayman ahead of Tuesday's parliamentary session.

No-confidence motion demoted: Opposition accuses government of acting ‘heavy-handed’

Though the stage maybe set for a showdown at Friday's Parliament sitting the Opposition is already crying foul ahead of the debate after their no confidence motion was bumped  in the Order Paper to facilitate a government endorsement motion.

PACT group circles wagons around under-pressure premier

In a move seemingly setting the stage for a show-down of sorts Bodden Town East MP Dwayne John John Seymour has filed a private member's motion seeking to endorse the PACT administration and counter the no confidence motion filed by the Opposition.

Opposition files no-confidence motion in PACT government

The controversy surrounding House Speaker McKeeva Bush took another turn Wednesday afternoon as the Opposition filed a no-confidence motion in the PACT government.
House Speaker McKeeva Bush

Bush: ‘Argument over gratuities’ led to Coral Beach assault

House Speaker McKeeva Bush has said he was ready to face the no confidence motion filed against him and he had a motion of his own ready to trigger against Opposition Leader Arden McLean and North Side MP Ezzard Miller.

Arden McLean: Call for early elections ‘disgusting’

Hours after Premier Alden McLaughlin called for early elections, Opposition Leader and East End MP Arden McLean came out fighting during the Cayman Compass’ The Resh Hour. 

No confidence motion filed against Bush

Opposition Leader Arden McLean and independent North Side MP Ezzard Miller have teamed up in a new bid to oust West Bay West MP McKeeva Bush from the Speaker’s chair.

Christian Association for Civics clarifies position on no-confidence vote 

The Christian Association for Civics is a registered non-profit organisation focussed on civic education, and activity. We have supported and promoted many petitions; however, we...
Premier Alden McLaughlin

Petition circulating for no-confidence motion in premier

A petition calling for citizens to support a purported no confidence motion in Premier Alden McLaughlin is making the rounds on social media.

Bryan rejects Miller’s call for no confidence motion in House Speaker

George Town Central MLA Kenneth Bryan rejects North Side MLA Ezzard Miller's call for no confidence motion in House Speaker McKeeva Bush.

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