Topic: Premier Alden McLaughlin
Premier hails UK talks as ‘successful’
Premier Alden McLaughlin said his trip to the UK to address the European Union’s blacklisting of Cayman and other trade matters was “successful”.
Port referendum law quashed
Grand Court judge Tim Owen has quashed the referendum law that was passed in the Legislative Assembly for a vote on government’s $200 million cruise berthing and cargo project.
Bush: No public funds used in UK trip
House Speaker McKeeva Bush has refuted claims that public funds were used for his United Kingdom trip last week.
Miller calls for no-confidence motion in House Speaker
North Side MLA Ezzard Miller has called on fellow lawmakers to convene a special sitting of the Legislative Assembly to debate a motion of no confidence House Speaker McKeeva Bush.
House Speaker takes immediate ‘leave of absence’
In the face of mounting public pressure, House Speaker McKeeva Bush has taken a leave of absence from his post with immediate effect.
Bernie Bush resigns as Deputy Speaker
West Bay North MLA Bernie Bush has resigned as Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
Miller maintains call for Bush to resign
North Side MLA Ezzard Miller maintains his call for House Speaker McKeeva Bush to resign, saying there is no legal provision for his "leave of absence."
Bush takes leave of absence as Speaker
House Speaker McKeeva Bush has said he will be taking a leave of absence from his post with immediate effect.
Premier to tackle EU blacklist in UK
Premier Alden McLaughlin will begin a series of meetings in London this week with UK leaders as he moves to build on relations across the pond to champion Cayman’s reputation.
Cayman Regiment cadets begin Bermuda training
Cayman’s first regiment officers have commenced their training with the Royal Bermuda Regiment.
Premier welcomes new OT minister
Premier Alden McLaughlin has welcomed newly appointed UK Overseas Territories Minister Baroness Elizabeth Sugg.
Standards Commission prepares for law
Preparations for the commencement of the long-awaited Standards in Public Life Law have started at the commission charged with overseeing its execution.
Ethics law enactment welcomed
The Commission for Standards in Public Life has said it is “encouraged” by the announcement that the Standards in Public Life Law will come into force on 1 March.
Cayman/Jamaica visa disparity flagged
George Town Central MLA Kenneth Bryan has called for swift action to resolve what he flagged as an unfair disparity in visa policy for Caymanian children travelling to Jamaica.
Standards in Public Life Law to begin in March
Almost six years after its passage, the Standards in Public Life Law will take effect on 1 March, Premier Alden McLaughlin announced in the Legislative Assembly on Friday.
Regiment senior officers appointed
Former UK Royal Dragoon Guard Simon Watson has been appointed commanding officer for the Cayman Islands Regiment.
Premier ‘haunted’ by earthquake reactions
Reactions in the wake of Tuesday’s earthquake have demonstrated the need for a massive national public education campaign on how to respond during such...
Mobile emergency response app in works
Work is continuing on the creation of a mobile notification app to assist in sending out critical information to the public in times of emergencies.
Residents urged to stay vigilant after quake
Hazard Management CI officials have urged Cayman Island residents to prepare accordingly for aftershocks.
New $1 note to begin circulation
Circulation of a new commemorative Cayman Islands $1 note is set to begin this week.
Cayman celebrates National Heroes Day
In this year’s National Heroes Day celebrations, the focus was split between Cayman’s constitutional progress and the contribution women have made, and continue to make, in local politics.
Premier, ministers head to US for financial services conferences
Premier Alden McLaughlin heads to the US where he is set to address two conferences this week aimed at discussing issues impacting the local financial services industry.
Gov’t opens tender for prisons business case
Government has opened an Request for Proposals for entities to submit proposals to develop an Outline Business Case for its multi-million-dollar upgrades for local prisons.
Premier: Port and same-sex marriage among 2020 challenges
In his new year message to the Cayman Islands, Premier Alden McLaughlin acknowledged that issues of the cruise port dock and same-sex marriage will be challenging ones for his government in 2020.
Christmas message from Premier Alden McLaughlin
The premier delivers his annual Christmas message.
Premier welcomes Conservatives’ victory
Premier Alden McLaughlin welcomes the Conservatives victory in the United Kingdom elections saying it is a “good result” for the Cayman Islands and the other British Overseas Territories.
Government: We need enhanced cargo port
Government makes its case for upgrades to Cayman’s cargo port which was opened in back in 1977.
Prospect community breaks ground for new park
Prospect and Red Bay community broke ground for the new Eddie Sanchez Community Park over the weekend.
Constitutional changes expected to be confirmed by Privy Council in February
Cayman's constitutional changes order are expected to be confirmed by the Privy Council in February 2020, according to a statement from the Premier's Office.
Breaking: Constitutional changes pass unanimously
Legislators unanimously approve constitutional changes which will make it mandatory for the UK to consult with the Cayman Islands on laws directly impacting these islands.
Colours Cayman: Deportation comments in LA ‘blatant and gross abuse of power’
Colours Cayman, the islands’ advocacy group for the LGBTQ community, responded to comments made in the Legislative Assembly on Friday, 22 Nov., that took aim at lawyer Leonardo Raznovich.
No ‘side’ businesses for cruise ships
Premier Alden McLaughlin made it clear that his administration will not allow cruise ship companies to operate any businesses outside of their current function in Cayman.
Premier: Port referendum “uncertain”
Premier Alden McLaughlin has said the 19 Dec. referendum is now uncertain given the legal action taken by the National Trust.
Police to increase presence at CPR meetings
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) said will maintain a presence at Cruise Port Referendum Cayman meetings after the tyres of a vehicle belonging to one of the leaders of the group was slashed Monday night.
Premier launches ‘Caymanians 2025’ app
Premier Alden McLaughlin has launched a new app called Caymanians 2025 which allows the public to ask him questions directly.
Law for full LA autonomy coming
Government will be bringing legislation early next year to give the Legislative Assembly full autonomy to run its own affairs, said Premier Alden McLaughlin.
Premier: No deliberate plan to grow population, work permits
Premier Alden McLaughlin said there is no deliberate policy by his administration to increase both the population and the number of work permits.
Gov’t shelves public broadcasting TV plans
Government is no longer considering the transition of Government Information Services TV (CIGTV) to a public broadcasting station.
Green light: Constitutional changes move ahead
Cayman legislators agree on the UK's proposed changes.
Breaking: Lawmakers agree on constitutional changes
Legislators have accepted the United Kingdom’s constitutional changes proposal.
Eden queries $3.5M allocation for port project
Savannah MLA queries a $3.5m allocation in the 2020/2021 budget for the cruise and cargo project, the Premier said its for pre-contract work.
UK election delays JMC
This year’s Joint Ministerial Council meeting between the UK government and British Overseas Territories has been postponed.
Finance Committee’s scrutiny of $1.5 billion budget starts Wednesday
Lawmakers will begin delving into government’s $1.5 billion budget line by line on Wednesday after the fiscal package got the greenlight in the Legislative Assembly Monday night.
Lawmakers to meet on constitutional changes
Legislators are set to meet to discuss the UK’s proposed constitutional changes on Wednesday.
Government’s $1.5 billion budget moves to next stage
Legislators vote in favour of government’s $1.5 billion budget.
Traffic, vehicle import consultations delayed
The legislative committee tasked with creating plans to deal with traffic congestion and the production of standards for vehicle imports delay consultations.
MLAs urged to get behind constitutional changes
Legislators urged to support the United Kingdom’s package of constitutional changes.
Bush marks 35 years of service
House Speaker McKeeva Bush issued a warning to legislators on Thursday to be mindful of their words.
Opposition leader responds to constitutional changes
Opposition Leader Arden McLean has said he has yet to be briefed on the constitutional changes proposed by the UK.
Premier’s father McNee McLaughlin passes away
Alden McNee McLaughlin Sr., father of Premier Alden McLaughlin, passed away Monday after suffering a long illness.
Premier: Cayman/UK constitutional changes ‘unstuck’
Premier Alden McLaughlin said the UK is set to issue its proposal in response to government’s constitutional changes package.
No resolution for same-sex marriage planned until next year
Premier Alden McLaughlin suggested that action on the same-sex marriage issue will take place until early 2020.
UPDATED: Premier presents US$2 billion fiscal package
Premier Alden McLaughlin has announced a $2 billion budget plan for the Cayman Islands featuring a 5 percent increase in the cost of living allowance for civil servants and $100 bump in veterans and seamen payments.
Roads a major feature of upcoming budget
Major investment in Cayman’s “creaking” road network will be among the key commitments when government reveals its spending plans for the next two years on Friday.
Premier welcomes judgment
Premier Alden McLaughlin welcomed the Court of Appeal’s decision Thursday to put the issue of same-sex marriage back in the hands of the elected government.
McTaggart targeted in fake ad scam
Finance Minister Roy McTaggart has been targeted in an advertisement scam being circulated on social media.
Miller’s Cayman Islands People’s Party takes shape
North Side MLA Ezzard Miller has unveiled his Cayman Islands People’s Party logo and constitution. On Wednesday Miller, who is the party's interim leader, announced that the party had formally registered as with the Elections Office.
Lawmakers underscore need for more modern Elections Law
Revision of Cayman’s Elections Law was discussed on Wednesday in the Legislative Assembly. Opposition Leader Arden McLean raised the issue during committee stage of the review of the Referendum Bill for the people initiated vote on government's $200 million cruise berthing and port project.
McLean criticises premier over 2012 referendum letters
Opposition Leader Arden McLean tables letters penned by Premier Alden McLaughlin in 2012 raising concerns about the one man, one vote referendum process and the conduct of the then government during the port debate this week.
Community safety officers ready to walk the beat
Cayman’s police service is set to receive additional hands on deck starting in November.
Robotics team visits premier
Members of the Cayman Islands National Robotics Team took their hand-built robot, called ‘345’, on a visit to Premier Alden McLaughlin’s office last week, ahead of their participation in an international competition in the Middle East.
Police get 4 new armed response vehicles
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service has added four custom-built Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles to its Firearms Response Unit fleet.
The SUVs have been fitted...
After Dorian, could we be next?
The onslaught of disastrous storms to hit the region in the last few years aligns with the hypothesis of climate scientists that warming oceans are likely to fuel more destructive hurricanes.
EDITORIAL – Petition verification must be thorough, swift and fair
A decision of this size, scope and historic significance should not be determined by a race to the finish line.
EDITORIAL – Improving dialogue between the UK and Overseas Territories
Premier Alden McLaughlin struck the right tone in his recent statement on the United Kingdom’s governance of its overseas territories, demonstrating both fortitude and diplomacy as he addressed conflicts on a number of issues that are exceptionally sensitive politically in the Cayman Islands.
EDITORIAL – No harm in an independent opposition
Whether they do so by aligning themselves with the Premier or with the Opposition, there is no reason independent candidates cannot work together to do the job.
EDITORIAL – Talking traffic: Are we reaching ‘critical mass’?
It is good to see transportation issues rising to this level of awareness after years of slowly deteriorating conditions.
Letter: A rebuttal to the premier’s Chamber of Commerce address
They say the project will yield $245 million in economic benefits. An interesting figure. Where does this come from and, more importantly, who does it go to?
EDITORIAL – The explosive social issues in UK report
The tone and the title of the current report, “One family: rethinking Britain’s relationship with the Overseas Territories,” make clear that committee members see “Mother England” as a strict parent whose commands are certainly more than mere suggestions.
EDITORIAL – Needed: A report from our woman in Brussels
The reality is that international investing and commerce, which constitute the vast majority of what takes place in the financial sector in these islands, do not require a huge physical presence.
EDITORIAL – ‘Conspiracy of silence’ surrounding the Choudhury affair
If British officials believe last week’s two-sentence statement on the removal of the territory’s governor will be the final word in the story of Anwar Choudhury in the Cayman Islands, they are dreaming “happy dreams.”
EDITORIAL – Britain vs. Cayman: A lack of transparency on financial transparency
The secretive row is indicative of – potentially an eroding relationship between country and colony – but at minimum an absolute breakdown of communications … between the FCO and our government, and between Mr. Toon’s agency and our watchdogs.
