Topic: United People’s Movement
Premier’s minority government faces first Parliament meeting
Premier Juliana O'Connor-Connolly and her minority government will face its first legislative challenge in Parliament on 9 Dec.
MPs back ‘minority government’ decision, call for early 2025 election
A spring 2025 general election now seems likely after four breakaway MPs backed a move to ensure the diminished UPM coalition can continue as a minority government on a temporary basis.
Premier insists government functioning as talks remain ongoing
The future of Cayman's government remained in limbo on Friday, even as Premier Juliana O'Connor-Connolly sought to reassure Cayman that "a constitutionally viable elected Government remains in place".
Compass poll reveals lack of confidence in UPM government
A poll of Compass readers found that more than two thirds have no confidence in the new United People’s Movement’s ability to address Cayman’s challenges.
Premier: ‘Unity has to be the operative word’
As she spoke from the Premier's chair for the first time in Parliament Cayman Brac East MP Juliana O'Connor-Connolly sounded that call for legislators to turn over a new page and work together for the good of the country.
‘Musical chairs’ as McLaughlin takes Speaker’s role
Former Premier Sir Alden McLaughlin reflected on a "high stakes game of musical chairs" as the political merry-go-round continued on Thursday when he assumed the role of Speaker.
Premier discusses behind-the-scenes talks that led to UPM
Premier Juliana O'Connor-Connolly has given some behind-the-scenes insights into the late-night discussions that led to the formation last week of the United People's Movement.
Take our poll: Cayman’s new government
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Ebanks-Wilks: ‘We must stop this instability’
As outgoing House Speaker Katherine Ebanks-Wilks publicly announced her resignation from her post she echoed her concerns on the need for the role to be autonomous in the face of political maneuvering.
