Topic: Premier Wayne Panton
Panton maintains vaccination push; puts education, environment top of agenda
From ensuring local school children are feed to plans to reform work permit fees Premier Wayne Panton outlined his administration's roadmap to recovery for the Cayman Islands Wednesday in his Strategic Policy Statement.
Panton to deliver inaugural SPS under PACT
Premier Wayne Panton is set to deliver, on Wednesday in Parliament, his government's maiden Strategic Policy Statement which is expected to outline PACT's fiscal and policy agenda.
Cayman marks one year without COVID community transmission
As the Cayman Islands marked one year without local transmission of the COVID-19 virus on Sunday local health officials have continued their call for vaccination to keep the community safe.
Premier makes urgent appeal to ‘stop the bloodshed’
Premier Wayne Panton has made what he called a 'urgent appeal' to those committing gun violence in the community to stop the bloodshed.
Police to increase armed patrols, offer of $50,000 reward in response to multiple shootings
Cayman's National Security Council has authorised several initiatives in response to this morning's shooting in George Town including an increase in armed patrols in high incident areas and at liquor-licensed premises.
Premier calls emergency briefing following George Town shooting
Premier Wayne Panton has said he has requested an emergency briefing with all Members of Parliament and the Commissioner of Police following Friday morning's shooting which left one dead and five others in hospital.
Panton: Assassination of Haiti’s president ‘extremely shocking’
Premier Wayne Panton has described the assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moise Wednesday as "extremely shocking" expressing dismay over the violent attack.
Premier: ‘We just all need to get vaccinated’
Premier Wayne Panton has reiterated his call for residents to get vaccinated so government can look towards "safely" reopening Cayman's borders.
McTaggart: ‘Dangerous’ to reduce quarantine before reaching herd immunity
Opposition Leader Roy McTaggart said government's planned reduction in the mandatory quarantine period for vaccinated travellers is 'downright dangerous' when Cayman is yet to reach the herd immunity threshold.
Panton calls press briefing for 2pm
Premier Wayne Panton will be holding a media conference this afternoon at 2pm where “important” announcements will be made, the Office of the Premier has said.
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.
Hundreds turn out for Queen’s birthday celebrations
Score of onlookers, from babes in arms to ladies dressed in full finery, converged on West Bay Road Monday afternoon to witness the annual official celebrations to mark the Queen's Birthday.
High-tech eye in the sky: Cayman chopper among most advanced in the region
When Cayman’s second helicopter returns next month, the RCIPS Air Operations Unit will boast of being the most advanced in the region with the latest modifications to its helicopter fleet which will be especially useful as the hurricane season stretches on.
Cayman hits 70% vaccination rate
As of today, 3 June, 45,195 people in Cayman (70% of an estimated population of 65,000) have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, according to the daily update from the Ministry of Health.
Panton: Census will help pinpoint vaccination rate
Premier Wayne Panton, speaking at the Grand Cayman launch of the 2021 census, said the upcoming population count will be instrumental in determining an accurate rate of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Premier: Cruise berthing referendum is dead
Premier Wayne Panton has said the PACT government will not be holding any referendum on a cruise berthing port as the issue, in his view, is now "dead."
Premier: Codes of conduct being actioned
Premier Wayne Panton has said the introduction of codes of conduct for parliamentarians and the Cabinet remain a priority for the PACT government.
Premier: No plans for a cruise berthing project
Premier Wayne Panton said his PACT administration has no plans for a cruise berthing project nor has government held any discussions with Royal Caribbean on the matter.
Panton appeals to public to use up remaining 14,000 vaccine doses
Cayman's new PACT government on Wednesday held its first press briefing since being elected to office last month to gave an update on Cayman's COVID-19 situation.
The first 100 days: How PACT could look to make a quick impact
As the Cayman Islands looks ahead to a new era under the leadership of Premier Wayne Panton, a blueprint for the possible direction of the country is beginning to emerge.
Lawmakers recount gruelling campaign, urge ‘country first’
Cayman's new government, led by Premier Wayne Panton, has called for a 'country first' approach as the island's 19 elected MPs leave what has been a gruelling political contest behind.
