Topic: Winston Connolly
C4C: Put conservation bill on hold
The Coalition for Cayman has called on legislators to put the National Conservation Bill on hold – a position that directly contradicts the stated support for the bill from all three independent legislators who won election with the group’s backing.
Freshmen lawmakers declare financial interests
Cayman's eight new lawmakers reveal their financial interests.
Deep political divides on immigration bill
Fundamental changes to Cayman's immigration policies are approved in a split vote by lawmakers.
Locals share experiences at gender abuse march
BPW Silent Witness March supprt and honor those who have suffered as a result of dometic violence and bullying
New governor scopes out George Town communities
Governor Helen Kilpatrick tours George Town.
First general assembly held at new school
The Clifton Hunter High School held its general assembly for the first time since opening its doors last year.
Committee: housing agency ‘catastrophic failure’
Calling the National Housing Development Trust a “catastrophic failure,” the Public Accounts Committee heard testimony last week about poorly built homes, decaying after only seven years, and a board voting itself 100 percent salary increases.
Port Authority losses critical, financial committee hears
Port Authority officials told legislators that the body is in desperate financial trouble, but were largely helpless to affect the problems due to a slumping economy, rising costs and bare-bones staffing.
Tourism board faces grilling
Gilbert Connolly occupied a hot and uncomfortable seat on Friday, facing a barrage of questions from legislators about potential fraud and misappropriations at the Tourism Attraction Board, pursuing alarms raised by the Auditor General.
Students get new dictionaries from Rotary Sunrise
All seven grade students in government and private schools have received Usborne Illustrated dictionaries from Rotary Sunrise LIFE program.
Literacy to span all generations
George own Public Library partner with Rotary Sunrise Literacy is for life organisation, Rotary Club Grand Cayman Central and Cayman Islands Information Professionals to host International Literacy Day.
Minister Rivers defends South Africa trip, assails local media
Education Minister Tara Rivers defended herself on Tuesday against charges of wasteful spending and unnecessary travel at last week’s South Africa’s Commonwealth Conference, saying the gathering had boosted her insight into local issues.
PAC chairman offers to resign
Public Accounts Committee Chairman Roy McTaggart has offered to resign his seat on the oversight panel as soon as the five-member group and the auditor general scrutinize the ruling People’s Progressive Movement’s government programs.
Temporary government ministers to step up
For the first time under Cayman's new constitution, the government will swear in temporary Cabinet ministers.
Minister visits her departments
Minister for Education, Employment and Gender Affairs Tara Rivers has been visiting education services staff.
‘Cayman Islands, My home’
The court hearing into the Tara Rivers election petition case began Wednesday morning.
Public Accounts Committee moves forward without change
Despite controversy over heavy government membership, the Public Accounts Committee rolls on.
Education matters
Government school principals recently had the opportunity to meet with the Councillor for the Ministry of Education, Employment and Gender Affairs, Mr. Winston Connolly.
Ten PPM supporters finance six-week campaign
Campaign finance reports reveal who spent the cash on the 2013 election.
MLA Connolly inspires students
Winton Connolly visited with students at the John Gray High School on 13 June.
Online poll: Independent legislators unlikely to make difference
This week's poll question drew cynicism, bafflement and little hope for improvement
Editorial for 10 June: Gov’t appears to be on track
The Cayman Islands government appears to be on the right track with the appointment of Roy McTaggart as financial councillor.
Last C4C lawmaker joins ruling government
Indepenent legislator Roy McTaggart is crossing the Legislative Assembly floor to join the People's Progressive Movement's government benches.
Coalition for Cayman group will continue
The Coalition for Cayman looks to stay in local politics for the long haul.
PAC ‘majority’ gov’t members
Even the first day of the new Legislative Assembly was not without a bit of controversy.
Steep learning curve ahead for new lawmakers
New legislators will undergo a series of seminars and briefings to familiarise themselves with the workings of government.
Former premier eases successor’s path to power
The defection of former Premier Juliana O’Connor-Connolly to the Progressives paved the way for Alden McLaughlin to be officially confirmed as Premier in time for yesterday’s swearing-in ceremony.
New government ready to roll
Cayman's new government looks to get down to brass 'tax'.
Bar association elects council
Dale Crowley as president leads the Caymanian Bar Association council for 2013-14.
Coalition government proposal confirmed
Coalition government talks got serious on Tuesday.
All 18 MLAs sworn in
The Cayman Islands new government and opposition benches took their
final shape Wednesday morning, as all 18 Members of the Legislative
Assembly took the oath of office on the steps of the LA building in
downtown George Town with Governor Duncan Taylor standing by.
New Premier confirms his government
Premier elect Alden McLaughlin confirmed Tuesday night that he had formed a
government with the final cards falling into place on the eve of
Wednesday’s official swearing-in ceremony.
Alternative government plan fails
As the Progressives took strides towards forming a government this weekend, independent members were meeting in an effort to negotiate a more inclusive coalition.
Looking at a 'one man, one vote' government
Who would have won under a one man, one vote system?
George Town’s amazing race
The 2013 Election in George Town will probably go down as the closest in Cayman Islands' history.
The rises, falls of political fortunes
The biggest names in Cayman politics, and how they've fared in 25 years.
Coalition gov't in the offing
There may be a coalition government for the Cayman Islands on the cards after all.
PPM forms new government
Update 11am: Cayman Islands Premier-elect Alden McLaughlin is set to reveal who will hold which ministerial post in his new Cabinet tomorrow, Tuesday, 28 May.
West Bay tells Rivers to take Cabinet post
Buoyed by overwhelming support of those who attended a town hall meeting in West Bay Monday night, independent legislator Tara Rivers looks set to accept a ministerial position in Alden McLaughlin's government.
C4C looks to offer constructive opposition
Coalition for Cayman candidates were celebrating yesterday morning after a strong showing in the polls saw them take three seats.
Progressives look to form government
Update 5:30pm Saturday: The Progressives have announced part of the ministerial composition for the new government..
Editorial for 24 May: Vote was a call for change
The voters of the Cayman Islands have called for change.
Candidates in 2013 contest splash cash to make impact
From the profound to the bafflingly unfathomable, candidates have pulled out all the stops in an election campaign season that has seen new and varied marketing techniques come to the fore.
All eyes on GT
As of 2:30am, the results of the George Town balloting started to shift ever so slightly toward candidates supported by the Coalition for Cayman, as Election 2013 dragged into Thursday morning.
PPM wins GT, maintains strong majority
It's looking like a 'red' government in Cayman for the next four years.
Long, tense night ahead for GT candidates
Across George Town candidates were settling in for a long, tense night
of waiting and watching as the vote count got under way this evening.
Coalition quiet on rollover plan
No word on the rollover policy from the Coalition for Cayman-endorsed candidates.
Politicos don’t want to play with UDP
More anti-UDP statements from the other political groups, but the party says they're only attacking because they're behind.
Independents seek C4C-Progressives ties
The two established political parties fire back at the C4C, which says it won’t back either party leader in a coalition government.
‘One man, one vote’ Is this the future of Cayman’s politics?
It seems likely Cayman will have a new voting system by the 2017 elections. Exactly what that will look like is still up for discussion.
Candidates focus on technical training
Improving literacy and numeracy rates and a greater focus on vocational training for trades and the hospitality industry are areas of consensus among rival politicians as they roll out their education plans ahead of the May election.
Finding health strategies that work for Cayman
This year saw the launch of a five-year national health policy and strategic plan for the Cayman Islands which aims to help provide affordable healthcare in the wake of the rising prevalence of diseases like diabetes and hypertension.
Nomination Day brings a few surprises
Some surprising news on Cayman's Nomination Day as the 2013 general election officially kicks off.
Nomination Day brings in the candidates
A record number of candidates will contest Cayman's 2013 general election.
UCCI hosts candidate forum
Candidates talked youth, education, employment and crime at UCCI.
Candidates’ debate forum set for today
More candidates line up to talk youth, education and crime at UCCI Wednesday.
Should struggling students be held back?
Social promotion is likely to be a talking point as election time approaches.
Education plan sets blueprint for reform
The launch of a strategic plan charting a course for the next five years within the education system was the latest development in a period of significant change for the Cayman Islands’ schools
Cayman's long and difficult berth still causing pain
Candidates in the Cayman Islands elections give their views on where we stand with cruise berthing.
Gala highlights local Scouts
The Cayman Islands Scouts Association got a major profile boost on Saturday, 23 February at their Gala dinner.
Winston Connolly a GT candidate
Winston Connolly is a candidate in the May elections for George Town in the Cayman Islands.
Attorney eyes GT seat in May
Local attorney Winston Connolly has announced his intention to run for
office in George Town district in the upcoming May 2013 election.
John Gray graduates told to broaden horizons to achieve
John Gray High School graduates 180 students at colosing out cermony at Agape Worship Centre, Tuesday evening
Urquhart takes YCLA honours
Natalie Urquhart, director of the National Gallery of the Cayman
Islands, is the 2011 Young Caymanian Leadership Award recipient.
Additional changes on key boards
More changes to key immigration and labour boards in Cayman.
Director services company rebrands
Cayman-based director services
company DirectorsPlus Limited, the Cayman part of DMTC Group has been renamed
Highwater.
Rotary Sunrise gets District’s first Club of the Month honour
The
Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Sunrise has been named the first-ever recipient of
District 7020’s Club of the Month award for its efforts in developing and
recruiting membership in August.
Rascals but certainly not villains
Softball round up
Coors Light thirst for success
Co-ed softball had an eventful first week.
Rotary Sunrise adds three new members
The Rotary Sunrise Club adds new members.
Drug court is one tough court
Since its official start in October 2007, the Drug Rehabilitation Court has had 260 applicants and 33 graduates, one indication that it provides no soft option.
Junior achievement group gets a boost
Rotary Sunrise has sponsored and helped to train Tropical Impressions, who have developed, packaged and sold an attractive range of special occasion gifts.
