CAYMAN NEWS SERVICE
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Premier gets monthly allowance of $15k on top of salaryDecember 10, 2024(CNS): Premier Juliana O’Connor-Connolly could be officially receiving more cash per month than any other leader in the world despite being elected to office by just 266 voters in the country’s smallest constituency of Cayman Brac East. According to the parliament the premier is receiving CI$15,000 in allowances on top of her salary which given […]
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Independents, parties and campaign donorsDecember 10, 2024(CNS): Political Watchdog writes: Yesterday we watched a political telenovela unfold with the second premier and fourth deputy premier walking into parliament. And some people want to blame this on “independents”. Keen observers of Caymanian politics will know this isn’t about being independent or with a party. It’s about the character of the people running […]
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Governor claims to be working against corruptionDecember 9, 2024(CNS): Governor Jane Owen has said she is “committed to working every day…to ensure that our jurisdiction operates to the highest international standards.” Owen made the comment in a press release from the Anti-Corruption Commission as it marked the United Nations International Anti-Corruption Day, Monday. But the beleaguered commission continues to struggle with under funding […]
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Premier confirms parliament will meet in New YearDecember 9, 2024(CNS): The beleaguered, minority UPM government will be calling at least one more meeting of parliament in January the premier has confirmed. Juliana O’Connor-Connolly told members when the House met, Monday, that they will meet again in the New Year before the election even though she doesn’t have a quorum on the government bench with […]
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Overstayer waiting deportation after raid in ‘Swamp’December 9, 2024(CNS): A 24-year-old Jamaican national found to be living in the Cayman Islands on an expired work permit was arrested last week following a raid in the Swamp area of George Town and is currently in CBC custody awaiting deportation. The police and CBC conducted a raid just off Cypros Road, Thursday in response to […]
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Ritz masseur jailed for 5years for indecent assaultDecember 9, 2024(CNS): A hotel masseur was jailed for five years Monday following his conviction for indecently assaulting a client during a massage at the Ritz Carlton just over one year ago. Rahul Manhukumar denies the allegation but was convicted in summary court. The case was moved to the Grand Court for sentencing because the magistrate considered […]
