Topic: Opposition Leader Roy McTaggart
Wheels in motion for Cayman’s long-awaited transportation plan
While Transport Minister Jay Ebanks says a "comprehensive plan" for public transportation is set to be presented in the form of a green paper, however it is unclear when this document will be released to the public.
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.
Battle over Barbados: Bryan, opposition in tit for tat over cancellation
Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan has blamed the cancellation of Cayman Airways's Barbados route on political pressure saying the negative press and the Opposition's criticism of the gateway led to the contract being pulled.
Cost-of-living challenges top priority in 2024 for local leaders
The rising cost of living challenges faced by the Cayman Islands community will be a top agenda item for both Premier Juliana O'Connor-Connolly and Opposition Leader Roy McTaggart in 2024.
Seniors feted on final day of 2023
Senior citizens from around Grand Cayman marked the end of 2023 with an afternoon of comradery on Sunday, as they gathered for the Progressives annual seniors' luncheon in Prospect.
New pensions raid for home purchases gets green light
Caymanians will soon be able to dip into their retirement savings to help buy or build homes after new legislation was passed Thursday.
McTaggart to new government: ‘Time to get to work’
Opposition Leader Roy McTaggart says now that Cayman's new government has been installed the focus must turn to getting the much needed budget out.
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.
Special meeting of Parliament approved, no-confidence motion set
Opposition Leader Roy McTaggart has filed a motion of no confidence in the government and Premier Wayne Panton, and has summoned a special meeting of Parliament to debate it.
Government facing questions over transport plan as Parliament resumes next week
Parliament is set to officially open on 19 Sept. and Opposition lawmakers are seeking answers on a range of issues, from government's public-transport plans to updates on restoring the southern end of Seven Mile Beach.
Opposition: Dip in government revenue shows construction slowdown
Cayman's construction industry has been expanding over the last few years, but based on the latest government revenue figures it seems the boom is slowing, says Opposition Leader Roy McTaggart.
McTaggart: Premier must ‘come clean’ on ReGen delays
Even though Opposition Leader Roy McTaggart welcomed news that the ReGen project is nearing its financial close, he says Premier Wayne Panton must explain why the project has been repeatedly delayed.
Year in Review: Bush under fire: Political, legal woes follow veteran leader
2022 started off relatively quiet politically for West Bay West MP McKeeva Bush, but that was by no means an indication of what to come for the veteran lawmaker.
Parliamentary codes of conduct presented, but MPs yet to sign off
Two versions of Cayman's first parliamentary code of conduct were tabled in the House on Friday, 7 Oct.; however, local lawmakers have yet to sign on to either of the documents.
Bush resigns as Speaker effective immediately
West Bay West MP McKeeva Bush has resigned as House Speaker with immediate effect.
ReGen deadline extended, premier pins delays on Progressives
Premier Wayne Panton has announced that the projected timeline for signing the ReGen project's financial close has been extended by a month until the end of November.
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.
Cayman icon Janilee Clifford passes
Local icon Maisley Janilee Clifford, affectionately known as 'Ms Janilee', has passed away.
McKeeva Bush resigns as House Speaker
West Bay West MP McKeeva Bush has tendered his resignation as House Speaker.
Opposition’s no-confidence motion in Speaker rejected
Opposition Leader Roy McTaggart has announced that the no-confidence motion to oust House Speaker McKeeva Bush from the Chair has not been approved for debate at the upcoming Parliament meeting on Friday.
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 no-confidence motion moves ahead
Debate on the Opposition's motion of no confidence in the government is set to begin Friday, 7 Oct., when Parliament resumes its sitting.
Governor and Opposition join calls for Speaker’s resignation
Governor Martyn Roper, in a statement Tuesday, has added his voice to those urging Speaker of the House McKeeva Bush to demit office amid allegations of assault.
Timeline unclear to adopt code of conduct for MPs
Almost 17 months after Cayman’s first parliamentary code of conduct was initially discussed, there is no indication when it will be formally adopted by lawmakers.
Cayman and world leaders react to Queen’s passing
The Cayman Islands has joined millions around the world in mourning the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Thursday, at age 96.
Cayman leaders congratulate new UK PM Liz Truss
Local leaders have sent their best wishes to new United Kingdom Prime Minister Liz Truss as she begins her time at the helm of the Conservative government after a battle for leadership which saw the departure of Boris Johnson from 10 Downing Street.
Tourism minister apologises for video promoting wife’s business
Minister for Tourism and Transport Kenneth Bryan has apologised for videos, circulating on social media, showing him distributing flyers in support of his wife’s real estate activities.
McTaggart calls for suspension of fuel import duty
Opposition Leader Roy McTaggart has called for a complete suspension of the import duty on fuel, at least until the end of the year, to help drive consumer costs down at the pump.
Opposition calls for reduced duty on gas, higher stipends
Opposition leader Roy McTaggart has called on the government to respond to high inflation by helping the public with their utility bills, tackling gas prices and increasing the stipends for those entirely dependent on financial assistance.
Anti-Corruption Commission probes Housing Trust soil removal
The Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating the removal of fill material from a National Housing Development Trust project site in North Side and its alleged delivery to a parcel of land connected to an NHDT executive using agency resources.
Panton: Cost of living relief in works for homeowners, civil servants
Premier Wayne Panton has announced plans to assist homeowners with electricity costs over summer months and give pay bumps to civil servants as consumers continue to feel the pinch of rising fuel costs.
Leaders urge community to work with the police to curb crime
Cayman's leaders have joined the call for the community to step up and assist the police in its bid to get the recent spike in gun violence under control.
Opposition Leader welcomes Privy Council ruling
Opposition Leader Roy McTaggart says the Privy Council's judgment on same-sex marriages in Cayman has confirmed that same-sex couples have the necessary legal protection thanks to the Civil Partnership Act, despite not being entitled to marriage.
Saunders and McTaggart agree: Flexibility is needed for gov’t finances
Following concerns raised by the auditor general, both Finance Minister Chris Saunders and Opposition Leader Roy McTaggart agree that though Cayman's budget process must have the flexibility to adjust spending as the need arises, a managed approach is best.
Auditor general distances team from leaked report
Auditor General Sue Winspear has made it clear neither her nor her office was involved in the leaking of the controversial report that identified critical breaches of the law and Constitution prior to the 2021 election through the setting up of Cayman's international offices and participation on the Dubai Expo.
Government finances: Is it time for more debt?
Government plans to take on $400 million of new debt have sparked debate and controversy in the past month.
Opposition: US$400 million government bond issue unnecessary, expensive
The opposition has urged government to change tack over news that it is considering issuing a US$400 million 30-year bullet bond.
Opposition criticises government’s borrowing plans
Opposition leader Roy McTaggart has criticised government’s plans to borrow up to $350 million over the next two budget years to fund capital expenditures and infrastructure.
Tourism Ministry: CDC advisory will not ‘negatively impact’ sector
The Tourism Ministry has called the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory against travelling to the Cayman Islands "regrettable", but says raising the jurisdiction to level 4 – very high risk of COVID-19 – does not mean the industry will be "negatively affected".
Isolation support extended to Cayman Brac and Little Cayman
Government's isolation stipend will be extended to families on both Cayman Brac and Little Cayman facing mandatory quarantine due to a spike in COVID-19 cases there.
Opposition asks for more information on gov’t reopening plan
Opposition leader Roy McTaggart has called on the government to release more details of its border-reopening plan.
Opposition hits out at ‘vague’ reopening plans
Government needs to outline a clear plan for how and when it will reopen the island’s borders, Opposition Leader Roy McTaggart has said.
Premier’s Office promises update on ReGen, as financing deadline passes
An update on the ReGen waste-to-energy project is expected by the end of the week, the Premier's Office has said, as government responded to Opposition calls for transparency on plans for the George Town landfill.
Opposition calls for withdrawal of ‘discriminatory’ vaccine law changes
Opposition lawmakers Monday morning called for government to withdraw proposed vaccination law changes just hours before Cayman's parliamentarians were set to debate a pair of bills that would require vaccinations for many of Cayman's residents and visitors.
Hew: ‘Hard look’ at financial support for small businesses needed
Opposition deputy leader Joey Hew says government will have to take a hard look at financial support for local businesses struggling to survive in the wake of Cayman's continuing border closure.
Financing contract for ReGen project yet to be signed
Government is yet to finalise the financial contract and date for breaking ground for the multi-million dollar ReGen facility at the George Town landfill, according to the chief officer in the Health and Wellness Ministry.
Panton: ‘PACT is intact’
Premier Wayne Panton fired back in response to claims of division within his administration levelled by Opposition Leader Roy McTaggart during Thursday's debate in Parliament on government's Strategic Policy Statement.
Opposition leader finds SPS presentation lacking
Opposition Leader Roy McTaggart took aim at government's Strategic Policy Statement presentation Wednesday, saying it lacked "sufficient meat" to give the country clarity on implementing the plans and policies of the Premier Wayne Panton-led administration.
Opposition calls for PACT border-reopening plan, knocks ‘silence’
Opposition Leader Roy McTaggart has taken aim at the Premier Wayne Panton-led PACT government over its delay in announcing a formal reopening plan, saying a target date is needed now.
McTaggart knocks PACT ‘about-face’ on farmers initiative
Opposition Leader Roy McTaggart has taken issue with the PACT government's decision to pull the plug on the Farmers Assistance and Relief Measures (FARM) programme days after welcoming the benefits it granted to Caymanians.
