Topic: same sex marriage
Couple files legal challenge to gay marriage ban
A same-sex couple has filed a legal challenge to the Cayman Islands ban on gay marriage.
EDITORIAL – Same-sex marriage: When is a ‘story’ not a story?
In the Cayman Islands, perhaps the “highest-voltage” issue of the moment is same-sex marriage.
Bermuda controversy prompts calls for action on same-sex marriage
The U.K. government is facing a cross-party backlash for its failure to intervene as Bermuda became the first territory in the world to “repeal“ gay marriage rights.
Same-sex marriage: In their own words
Lawmakers spent most of the day Oct. 6 debating whether the Cayman Islands should hold a public referendum on allowing same-sex marriage in the territory. The referendum motion failed by a 9-to-8 party line vote. Below are excerpts from the debate from each legislator who spoke in the debate.
UPDATED: Bid for referendum on gay marriage fails
Cayman Islands Premier Alden McLaughlin indicated Thursday that his ruling Progressives party-led government would block any attempt to hold a referendum on whether Cayman should change its law to accept same-sex marriages.
On gay marriage debate
I recall that about 20 years ago this matter was being discussed in the local churches, and I wonder how many LGBT people those churches have managed to win for the Lord since then.
Lindsay: Gay marriage debate – policy, or politics?
A heated discussion on same-sex marriage is guaranteed to draw attention away from unemployment, failed government policies, the ever-increasing welfare state, etc.
EDITORIAL – Gay marriage: A motion or a diversion?
Why have a referendum on support for same-sex marriage? There is no doubt that the answer from the voting public will be “No.”
Motion seeks same-sex marriage vote before election
A legislative motion seeking support for a referendum on the issue of same-sex marriages prior to the May 2017 general election has been accepted by the Cayman Islands Speaker of the House and could be heard on the Legislative Assembly floor as early as next month.
Bermuda voters reject same-sex partnerships
Voters in Bermuda overwhelmingly rejected same-sex marriages and civil unions in a referendum last week, as the island is in the midst of a legal and political debate that mirrors the discussion in the Cayman Islands.
Premier: No referendum needed on civil unions
No public vote on the acceptance of a legal status similar to marriage for same-sex couples is needed because the Progressives-led government has no intention of implementing such legislation, Premier Alden McLaughlin said Friday.
