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Progressives-led coalition squares off with independents in GT
Battle lines were drawn Monday as Nomination Day kicked off as Premier Alden McLaughlin and leader-in-waiting Roy McTaggart rallied the Progressives candidates in George Town.
Head-to-head race confirmed for Bodden Town East
Though they are scheduled to face off in the 2021 election, Osbourne 'Ossie' Bodden and Dwayne 'John John' Seymour embraced as they crossed paths during Nomination Day on Monday afternoon.
Independents dominate the field as 50 hopefuls seek election
The 2021 election campaign is officially under way with 50 candidates confirming their intention to run on a hectic Nomination Day.
Cayman’s over-60s inch closer to vaccination target
To date, 90% of people aged over 70 and 85% of those over 60 have now had at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee reported Monday.
No parties, only independents and alliances running in West Bay
The Cayman Democratic Party, which was formerly known as the United Democratic Party, is not making an appearance in this year’s general election.
Spate of public meetings signal start of campaign season
As Nomination Day wraps up and the confirmed list of candidates contesting the 14 April general election is formally drawn up, it's open season on electioneering.
How Nomination Day played out: interviews and videos from Monday
Live coverage of nomination day for the 2021 election in Cayman, as candidates file nomination forms with officials in their districts.
Poll: What infrastructure project should be prioritised?
New cargo port? More schools? Roads? What capital infrastructure projects should the new government prioritise?
Nomination Day kicks off election campaign season
All aspiring candidates, who are considering running for office, must file nomination forms with election officials in their respective districts on Monday, 1 March.
Elections Office ‘optimistic’ quarantined electors can vote
The Elections Office released a statement Friday saying it will be able to find a way for those in isolation to safely cast their ballots in the 14 April general election.
Six new COVID-19 positive cases among travellers
A further six people have tested positive for COVID-19 today, according to Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee.
Former head of Cayman’s UK office to run in West Bay South
André Ebanks, who until recently was the Cayman Islands representative to the UK and Europe, has officially declared he intends to run for office as an independent for West Bay South.
Negotiations on coalition campaign under way
With just days to go until 1 March, Nomination Day, negotiations are already under way to create a Progressives-led coalition campaign.
Independent Mario Ebanks takes on McKeeva Bush in West Bay
Mario Ebanks, a former member of the Progressives party who is running as an independent, has announced his intention to challenge incumbent McKeeva Bush in the West Bay West constituency.
HRC: No justification to disenfranchise quarantining voters
The Human Rights Commission has raised objection to quarantining voters missing out on casting their ballot during the 14 April general election.
Seven positive COVID-19 cases among travellers
Cayman has recorded seven new positive COVID-19 cases today, according to Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee's daily update.
Wanted man held as police hunt another
Wanted man Otis Melbourne Myles has been arrested by police, however officers are now searching for 41-year-old Henry York Carter for breaking the terms of his conditional release.
Progressives court independent candidate to oust McLean
East End hopeful Isaac Rankine denied today that he has joined the Progressives, following speculation on social media.
Rivers not running for re-election
Financial Services and Home Affairs Minister Tara Rivers, the representative of West Bay South, has announced that she will not be seeking another term in the April general election.
Rivers announces she won’t run in upcoming election
Financial Services and Home Affairs Minister Tara Rivers, the representative of West Bay South, has announced that she does not intend to run for office in the April general election.
Nominees to submit standards declaration for first time
For the first time, candidates putting their names forward as nominees in April's general election will be required to complete and submit a Standards in Public Life declaration.
Poll: Who are you looking to support in the election?
Will you be supporting an establishment candidate, or are you looking to vote in a fresh face in the upcoming Cayman Islands election?
A first look at Cayman’s aspiring election contenders
With the 1 March Nomination Day drawing closer, incumbent Members of Parliament and their would-be challengers have hit the ground running.
Election writs issued
Governor Martyn Roper has issued updated election writs to the 19 returning officers who will be charged with conducting Cayman's general election on 14 April.
Human Rights Commission: No parliamentary code of conduct leaves Cayman ‘behind’
The failure of Cayman Islands' lawmakers to enact a parliamentary code of conduct leaves the jurisdiction "behind compared to other Caribbean and Commonwealth nations", according to the chairman of the Human Rights Commission.
COVID-19 vaccination schedule 15 February – 6 March
COVID-19 vaccination schedule 15 February - 6 March
16 first-time voters to miss out on casting ballots on 14 April
The calling of early elections has left 16 first-time voters disenfranchised as they will miss out their chance to vote in the 14 April general elections, the Elections Office has confirmed.
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.
Election race begins: What happens next?
In this explainer, we look at how this unfolded and what happens next as Cayman votes in 2021.
Quarantined electors may miss out on voting
Come election day, people who remain isolated as part of mandatory COVID quarantine protocols may not be able to cast their votes if the Elections Office and the Public Health Department are unable to come up with a solution.
Community reacts to early election call
The Cayman Compass set out to get the community’s reaction to the new 14 April election date. Participants were asked what they thought about the general election being moved up from 26 May to 14 April, the following are their responses.
Candidates must abide by campaign finance laws
The Elections Law contains limited provisions for the funding of political campaigns.
Early elections triggered, Cayman votes on 14 April
Cayman will be heading to the polls on 14 April, one month earlier than previously planned.
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.
Poll: Do you support the early election call?
Cayman will be heading to the polls six weeks earlier than initially planned.
Governor Martyn Roper, following consultation with Premier Alden McLaughlin, has announced the decision...
Schedule of dates for general election
2021 General Elections Programme for the Cayman Islands, including dates on the dissolution of assembly, nominations day and elections day.
COVID-19 vaccination schedule week of 8th February
The COVID-19 vaccination programme focus for week 8th February is Dose 2 for persons due from Stage 1, Group A, B and C.
COVID vaccination schedule week of 1 February
The COVID-19 vaccination programme continues for all persons in Stage 1, Groups A, B, C and Stage 2, Group A.
Small craft warning as cold front nears
The Cayman Islands National Weather Service says small craft should exercise caution over open waters tonight (28 Jan.) as a cold front moves over the northwest Caribbean.
Road closures this weekend
Police are advising the motoring public that certain roads will be closed this weekend.
Outdoor public gatherings extended to 1,000
New regulations are doubling the number of people that can gather at outdoor public places, and extending restrictions on travel between the three Cayman Islands for three months, until 15 April.
Small-craft warning remains in effect
A small craft warning remains in effect Wednesday as a strong pressure gradient across the northwest Caribbean will produce strong winds and rough seas around the Cayman Islands, according to the National Weather Service.
Fire officers monitoring fire at landfill
Cayman Islands Fire Service officers were called to the scene of a "small fire" at the George Town landfill on Tuesday night. This is second day in a row they have responded to a report of a fire at the site.
Rough seas bring small craft warning
The Cayman Islands National Weather Service will be issuing a small craft warning Tuesday as rough seas impact local waters due to a high pressure system building over the southeastern United States.
One dead after car crashes into house in West Bay
One person died and two others were injured after a car crashed into a West Bay home in the early morning hours of Saturday morning.
Gov’t changes course on vaccination plan
Government has shifted gears in its national vaccination plan opting now to administer all its available Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines in its ongoing inoculation programme.
3 travellers positive in latest COVID results
Of the 301 COVID-19 tests carried out since Friday, three have returned positive results, according to Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee.
Cold front bringing rough seas, windy weather
Fresh northeasterly winds and rough seas are expected on Saturday night and through Sunday afternoon as a cold front becomes stationary east of the Cayman Islands area, forecasters say.
New regs outline stiff penalties for faking pre-arrival COVID tests
Under new regulations requiring all incoming travellers to prove they have tested negative for COVID-19 prior to arrival on island, anyone who provides fake or forged documentation to that effect could face two years in jail and a $10,000 fine.
Fact check: COVID-19 vaccine FAQs and myths
There have been a lot of questions surrounding the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine that is currently being administered in Cayman. Here we answer some of them and also look at some of the myths and rumours have that been circulating.
6 new COVID cases among travellers
Six new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded among recently arrived travellers, Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee reported on Wednesday.
Eight new COVID cases as 2020 ends
In the final COVID testing update of 2020, Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee has reported eight new positive cases among the batch of 392 tests carried out on travellers since Wednesday, 30 Dec.
Marine warning extended as rough seas continue
The National Weather Service has extended its marine warning, projecting rough seas to continue over the next 24 hours.
Police hunt suspect after man stabbed to death
A murder investigation has been launched into the stabbing death of a 22-year-old man who was West Bay man who was injured in the Parking lot of a West Bay Road bar.
Small craft warning in effect for Christmas day
A small craft warning is set to be in effect starting the afternoon of Friday, 25 Dec. due to a cold front over the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Weather Service.
Latest COVID test results all negative
There were no positive COVID-19 results among the latest batch of 161 PCR tests, according to Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee.
5 new COVID cases among travellers
Among the latest batch of 642 COVID-19 tests, five have returned positive result, Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee reported on Monday.
1 new positive COVID result
Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee reported one new positive case of COVID-19 out of 377 COVID-19 tests results reported on Wednesday, according to a Government Information Services press release.
Dogs poisoned in West Bay
Several dogs were euthanised Wednesday after being poisoned in West Bay.
One new positive COVID result reported
Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee confirmed one new positive COVID-19 test result out of 422 reported since Friday, according to Government Information Services.
More than 1,300 now in isolation
More than 1,300 people are now in government isolation as inbound travellers continue to quarantine for more than two weeks in line with government's COVID-19 suppression measures.
Boot camp seeks young ocean heroes
For the first time, conservation group Ocean Heroes Network will host a regional boot camp for the Caribbean, and is calling on young environmentalists and nature lovers between the ages of 11 and 18 to sign up.
2 more travellers COVID-19 positive
Medical Director of Health Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez has confirmed two travellers tested positive out of 295 COVID-19 results reported on Friday, according to Government Information Services.
Wind, marine advisories remain in effect
Marine and "near gale force winds" advisories remain in effect for the Cayman Islands Thursday and Friday, according to the Cayman Islands National Weather Service.
1 traveller tests positive for COVID-19
One person has tested positive for COVID-19 out of the 397 results returned since Tuesday.
Cayman under severe weather warnings
Cayman’s National Weather Service issued a pair of severe weather warnings late Tuesday, according to the NWS’ 10pm update.
Marine warning remains as Iota moves inland
A marine warning remains in effect for the Cayman Islands through Tuesday and Wednesday as Hurricane Iota continues to move inland through Central America.
Iota strengthens to Cat 5 hurricane
Hurricane Iota strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane Monday afternoon as it approached the Nicaraguan coast.
3 travellers test positive for COVID-19
Three people have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday while 587 negative results were returned, according to Government Information Services.
Cayman’s 2nd COVID-19 death confirmed
Health officials have confirmed the second coronavirus-related death in the Cayman Islands.
Marine warning in effect
A marine warning is in effect for the Cayman Islands Monday as Hurricane Iota continues to strengthen in the Caribbean.
Small craft warning in effect tonight as Iota strengthens
Forecasters say hurricane Iota is expected to strengthen into a major category 4 hurricane within the next 24 hours as it approaches Central America.
