2025 Election News

Keep abreast of what's going on as Cayman heads to the polls. Our roundup of local news is updated daily so you will never miss a thing.

Referendum News

Voters overwhelmingly reject cruise port but back lottery and cannabis proposals
Cayman Compass
Cruise berthing project to cost Cayman Islands more than $300 million in upfront costs
Cayman Compass
Can the Cayman Islands afford the cruise berthing facility?
Cayman Compass
Battle lines drawn in debate over cruise berthing ahead of Wednesday's referendum
Cayman Compass
Ask the experts - Should Cayman decriminalise cannabis?
Cayman Compass
CIG stresses the importance of non-binding referendums to guage public opinion
Cayman News Service
Watch: CPR Cayman's Michelle Lockwood on why cruise berthing won't help revive cruise industry
The LinkUp Podcast YouTube Channel
Jean-Michel Cousteau opposes construction of cruise berthing facility
Cayman Compass
CCMI criticises lack of information on cruise berthing referendum
Cayman Compass
Cayman Islands Government: Referendum 2025 - An Explainer
Cayman Compass
CCMI concerned that lack of information on cruise berthing prohibiting informed decision making
Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI)
Association for Cruise Tourism accused of peddling misinformation
Cayman News Service
Watch: Shirley Roulstone and Michelle Lockwood discuss cruise berthing referendum
CPR Cayman Facebook Page
Goverment launches new Referendum Hub to inform voters ahead of the vote
Cayman Islands Government
Cruise Port Referendum Cayman not asked to contribute to Cayman Government's Referndum Hub
Cayman News Service
Cruise berthing referendum - from 2018 to the present day
Cayman News Service
Press Release from Cruise Port Referendum Cayman detailing referendum concerns
CPR Cayman Facebook Page
Environmentalists concerned about lack of referendum funding rules
Cayman News Service
Referendum Bill passes paving way for crucial votes on national lottery, cruise berthing and cannabis
Cayman News Service

Election News

André Ebanks will be the next premier of the Cayman Islands
Cayman News Service
McKeeva Bush defeated in West Bay West by CINP's Julie Hunter
Cayman Compass
Horsetrading begins as election fails to produce a government
Cayman Compass
Meet the Winners - Your new representatives by district
Cayman Compass
Horsetrading begins as PPM seeks to form a government with independent support
Cayman News Service
Five candidates failed to get backing of majority of voters
Cayman Compass
CNS readers worst choice could be new Premier as horsetrading begins
Cayman News Service
Almost three quarters turn out to vote in election
Cayman News Service
Parties make final push for votes ahead of tomorrow's election
Cayman Compass
Election too close to call on eve of vote
Cayman Compass
CNS Poll - Who would be the worst Premier to emerge following election?
Cayman News Service
Julie Hunter urges voters to choose 'Freedom Street' and boot out McKeeva Bush in West Bay West
Cayman News Service
Comment: Only the Caymanian Community Party will protect the environment
Cayman News Service
Compass analysis of manifesto commitments on education
Cayman Compass
André Ebanks talks education, the state of public finances and cruise berthing with Compass TV
Cayman Compass
Prospect candidate Michael Myles defends presence at mobile voting station
Cayman News Service
Immigration is the hot topic but which party has the solutions?
Cayman Compass
Case brought against PPM candidate Craig 'Festa' Frederick for $132k in unpaid bills
Cayman News Service
Early indications suggest Wednesday's election will attract good turnout
Cayman News Service
Manifesto commitments to lower the cost of living - will they work?
Cayman Compass
Compass interviews Cayman Islands National Party Leader Dan Scott
Cayman Compass
Change of polling station location for mobile voters in Cayman Brac West and Little Cayman
Cayman Compass
Watch: Cayman Islands National Party Leader Dan Scott sits down with Compass TV
Compass TV YouTube Channel
Joey Hew talks landfill, Brac school and the return of PAC/UPM members into the PPM fold with Tammi Sulliman
Cayman Compass
Chief of Cayman's election observer team denies group lacks teeth
Cayman Compass
Cayman's election observers prepare for Wednesday's vote
Cayman News Service
Spotlight on Housing - No shortage of manifesto commitments but will they ease the crisis?
Cayman Compass
Comment - McTaggart should "jump ship" to the Cayman Islands National Party
Cayman News Service
Watch: Tammi Sulliman interviews PPM Leader Joey Hew on Compass TV
Compass TV YouTube Channel
Roy McTaggart hits out at opponents blaming PPM for state of national finances
Cayman Compass
Solutions or empty promises - What will the next government do about Cayman's traffic problem?
Cayman Compass
10 Ready-made policies to deliver meaningful change in Cayman
Cayman Compass
CNS Anonymous Viewpoint - Elites in Politics: Progress or Power Trip?
Cayman News Service
CNS readers think Premier O'Connor-Connolly at risk in Cayman Brac East against CINP's Dan Scott
Cayman News Service
Official Caymanian Community Party: "They call us quitters — but politics quit working for Cayman"
The Caymanian Community Party Facebook Page
Official Cayman Islands National Party: "Vote for change, unity, prosperity and hope"
Cayman Islands National Party Facebook Page
Cayman Islands National Party 2025 Manifesto in Full
Cayman Islands National Party Website
CINP commits to additional levy on foreign workers
Cayman News Service
The environmental credentials of Cayman's political parties - A comparison
Cayman News Service
Elections Office reminds bars, hotels and liquor stores of prohibition on sale of alcohol on election day
Cayman News Service
CNS Poll finds all to play for in former Premier Sir Alden McLaughlin's vacant Red Bay seat
Cayman News Service
Mr. Wesley Howell and Ms. Sheena Glasgow, Supervisor and Deputy Supervisor of Elections, join Kathy Miller on Radio Cayman
Radio Cayman Facebook Page
Cayman Marl Road Editorial - Julie Hunter represents chance for change in West Bay West
Cayman Marl Road
The Caymanian Community Party publishes comprehensive manifesto
The Caymanian Community Party Website
TCCP promises improved system of governance as it outlines priorities in election manifesto
Cayman News Service
CINP Leader Dan Scott joins Charles Glidden on Radio Cayman
Radio Cayman Facebook Page
Elections Office reminds public defacing political signs and posters is a criminal offence
Cayman Compass
Cayman's three political parties reject same sex marriage and abortion law reform
Cayman Compass
Postal voters urged to plan ahead to ensure their voice is heard
Cayman News Service
Andre Ebanks and Dan Scott take aim at Joey Hew and the PPM at Chamber Leaders Debate
Cayman Compass
Watch: Chamber of Commerce Leaders Debate
Chamber of Commerce YouTube Channel
Watch: George Town West candidate for the CINP Craig Merren joins Orrett Connor on Radio Cayman
Radio Cayman Facebook Page
Watch: TCCP candidates Katherine Ebanks-Wilks and Anthony Ramoon join Kathy Miller on Radio Cayman
Radio Cayman Facebook Page
Opinion - Counting the cost of PPM manifesto commitments
Cayman News Service
George Town East candidates question Roy McTaggart and PPM's record in office at Chamber Candidate Forum
Cayman Compass
Elections Office announces beginning of extended opening hours in run up to April 30th election
Elections Office Facebook Page
Dan Scott, Joey Hew and Andre Ebanks set to debate national issues at Chamber of Commerce Party Leaders Debate on 9 April
Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page
Watch: Candidates Corner on Radio Cayman with Andre Ebanks, Sterling Dwayne Ebanks, Dawn Thaomas and more
Radio Cayman Facebook Page
Local and international observers appointed to ensure free and fair election
Cayman Compass
Watch: Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum - George Town East
Chamber of Commerce YouTube Channel
Comment: Weak candidates should withdraw to give voters a real chance to vote for change
Cayman News Service
Progressives commit to $9 minimum wage as they launch manifesto
Cayman Compass
The Progressives endorse Cayman Brac West and Little Cayman candidate Lonny Tibbetts
Cayman Compass
Kenneth Bryan highlights need for immigration reform at Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum
Cayman News Service
George Town West candidates debate capital revitalisation, immigration and the port at Chamber forum
Cayman Compass
PACT/UPM gave $12 million in duty concessions to luxury developments
Cayman News Service
Gary Rutty says Cayman has an 'overspending' problem and claims only CINP can sort public finances
Cayman News Service
Read the PPM 2025 Election Mainfesto in full
The Progressives Website
Immigration and cost of living top of the agenda at George Town Central Chamber Candidate Forum
Cayman Compass
Watch: Independent candidate Sterling Dwayne Ebanks on Radio Cayman's Talk Today
Radio Cayman Facebook Page
Watch: CINP's Michael Myles and Dawn Thomas join Orrett Connor on Radio Cayman
Radio Cayman Facebook Page
Watch: Sandra Hill interviews independent candidate Phillip Ebanks and TCCP's Wayne Panton and Emily deCou
Cayman Marl Road
Watch: Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum - George Town South
Chamber of Commerce YouTube Channel
Poll: Who will win in Cayman's five open seats?
Cayman News Service
George Town North candidates discuss landfill and education at Chamber Candidate Forum
Cayman Compass
Romellia Welcome questions George Town North opponent Joey Hew's 12-year record in office
Cayman News Service
Watch: Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum - George Town Central
Chamber of Commerce YouTube Channel
Elections Office reminds candidates of law following reports of vote buying
Cayman Compass
Elections Office Press Release in Full: Elections Office Warns Against Vote-Buying, Harassment
Cayman Islands Elections Office
Sterling Dwayne Ebanks and André Ebanks outline vision for Cayman at Chamber Candidate Forum
Cayman Compass
Michael Myles calls for more civility and honest and fair discussion in election debate
Cayman News Service
TCCP wants to narrow socio economic divide and Sterling Dwayne Ebanks highlights need for a national conversation
Cayman News Service
PPM team and Lonny Tibbetts join Orrett Connor on Radio Cayman's For the Record
Radio Cayman
Watch: Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum - George Town North
Chamber of Commerce YouTube Channel
McKeeva Bush fails to show up for West Bay West Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum
Cayman Compass
Lonny Tibbetts calls for mobile voting for Sister Island voters
Cayman Compass
Watch: Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum - West Bay South
Chamber of Commerce YouTube Channel
CNS straw poll finds serious lack of trust in PPM on range of issues
Cayman News Service
Watch: Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum - West Bay West
Chamber of Commerce YouTube Channel
Candidates battle it out for vacant West Bay North seat at Chamber Candidate Forum
Cayman Coampass
Watch: Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum - West Bay North
Chamber of Commerce YouTube Channel
Katherine Ebanks-Wilks claims West Bay Central opponent is 'special interest' candidate
Cayman News Service
Cayman Brac West and Little Cayman candidates offer similar policy platforms at Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum
Cayman News Service
West Bay Central candidates Jewel Hydes and Katherine Ebanks-Wilks clash at Chamber of Commerce Forum
Cayman Compass
Comment: Paul Byles on the choices facing voters as opportunities and threats approach
Cayman Compass
Watch: Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum - West Bay Central
Chamber of Commerce YouTube Channel
McKeeva Bush criticised for disrespectful behaviour towards CINP's Julie Hunter
Cayman News Service
George Town North candidate Romellia Welcome notes road paving in constituency just weeks ahead of election
Cayman News Service
Watch: Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum - Cayman Brac West and Little Cayman
Chamber of Commerce YouTube Channel
Compass analysis shows 23 candidates live outside the district in which they are standing
Cayman Compass
Juliana O'Connor Connelly fails to show up for Chamber of Commerce Cayman Brac East Candidate Forum
Cayman Compass
Bodden Town West candidate claims government controlled by special interests
Cayman News Service
Watch: Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum - Cayman Brac East
Chamber of Commerce YouTube Channel
Watch: TCCP Candidate Natasha Whitelock shares her vision for Red Bay
Cayman Marl Road
Watch: Red Bay independent candidate Phillip Ebanks hosts yard meeting
Cayman Marl Road
Cayman Islands National Party outlines priorities at first election rally
Cayman Compass
TCCP and CINP challenge Bodden Town West incumbent Chris Saunders at Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum
Cayman Compass
Cayman Islands National Party turn lack of political experience to their advantage
Cayman News Service
Watch: Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum - Bodden Town West
Chamber of Commerce YouTube Channel
Watch: Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum - Bodden Town East
Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce
Elections Office confirms Mr. Osbourne Bodden remains candidate for Bodden Town West
Cayman Islands Election Office
Progressives and TCCP go head to head in race for Bodden Town East at Chamber of Commerce Candidates' Forum
Cayman Compass
Economist argues cruise port will fail to reverse decline in cruise passenger numbers
Cayman Compass
Concerns raised over last minute government spending ahead of election
Cayman Marl Road
Video: André Ebanks talks family, faith, his career and the election with Sandra Hill of CMR
Cayman Marl Road
Red Bay hopefuls lay out their policy platforms at Chamber of Commerce candidates' debate
Cayman Compass
Watch: Chamber of Commerce Election Candidate Forum - Red Bay
Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce
Wayne Panton backs conservation law, confirming TCCP's commitment to the environment
Cayman News Service
CPR Cayman analyse the cost and issues related to the cruise berthing project
CPR Cayman
Newlands election candidates face off at Chamber of Commerce candidates' debate
Cayman Compass
TCCP candidate for Savannah Heather Bodden commits to greener solutions to transport issues
Cayman News Service
Watch: Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum - Newlands
Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce
Kenneth Bryan warns failure to build cruise berthing facility will lead to unemployment
Cayman Compass
Political parties battle it out at Prospect candidates' debate
Cayman Compass
North Side candidate Jay Ebanks fails to back increase to minimum wage
Cayman News Service
Watch: Chamber of Commerce Election Candidate Forum - Prospect
Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce
Independent candidate for Red Bay Phillip Ebanks joins Orrett Connor on Radio Cayman
Radio Cayman
Donna Bush and Heather Bodden seek to win voters in Savannah at Chamber Election Debate
Cayman Compass
Michael Myles of the CINP says immigration reform critical to solving Cayman's problems
Cayman News Service
Watch: Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum - Savannah
Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce
Watch: Chamber of Commerce Election Candidate Forum - North Side
Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce
Key moments from East End Chamber of Commerce candidates' debate
Cayman Compass
North Side candidates Jay Ebanks and Justin Ebanks battle it out in Chamber of Commerce debate
Cayman Compass
Parties still to outline political priorities and solutions with just seven weeks until election
Cayman News Service
Governor Jane Owen encourages applications for role of election observer
Cayman News Service
Watch: Chamber of Commerce Election Candidate Forum - East End
Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce
Cayman Islands National Party candidates Carmen McField and Gary 'Peanut' Rutty join Orrett Connor on Radio Cayman
Radio Cayman
Opinion - Cayman should vote at national level for role of Premier
Cayman Compass
Independent West Bay South candidate Sterling Dwayne Ebanks joins Orrett Connor on Radio Cayman
Radio Cayman
Progressives outline modernised transport system to boost economy and ease congestion
Cayman Compass
Progressives win just one seat in CNS straw poll
Cayman News Service
Cayman Islands National Party urges electors to vote strategically to achieve unified government
Cayman Compass
TCCP Leader André Ebanks claims Progressives under influence of special interests
Cayman News Service
First tranche of postal ballots sent to overseas voters
Cayman News Service
Michael Lemay withdraws West Bay North candidacy due to previous conviction
Cayman Marl Road
The Caymanian Community Party and The Progressives officially launch election campaigns
Cayman Compass
The 5 key battlegrounds to watch for on Election night
Cayman Compass
Compass Election Briefing: The path to government
Cayman Compass
Progressives Candidates Kenneth Bryan, Delmira Bodden and Crystal Gomez Wilson join Orrett Connor on For the Record
Radio Cayman
National Party candidate Julie Hunter and TCCP's Wayne Panton and Emily DeCou join Sandra Hill
Cayman Marl Road
The Caymanian Community Party reject claims they 'quit' the UPM government
Cayman News Service
Comment: Tectonic plates of Cayman's politics are shifting as voters look to government for solutions
Cayman Compass
The Caymanian Community Party to launch election campaign at Pedro St James
Cayman News Service
Nomination Day upon Cayman as parties vie to secure candidates
Cayman Compass
Cayman Islands Election Office: 2025 General Election Timetable
Cayman Islands Election Office
Nomination Day arrives as candidates submit official nomination papers ahead of General Election on 30th April
Cayman Islands Government Facebook Page
Local community advocate Romellia Welcome takes on PPM leader Joey Hew in George Town North
Cayman News Service
Radio Cayman's Sterling Dwayne-Ebanks to run against incumbent André Ebanks in West Bay South
Cayman News Service
Elections Office publishes official list of Candidates and Nominators
Cayman Islands Elections Office
Over half of the 59 confirmed candidates running with Cayman's three political parties
Cayman Compass
Letter: Former UPM members and TCCP candidates hit back at PPM claims they are 'quitters'
Cayman Marl Road
Leader Joey Hew sets out The Progressive's pitch to voters at party conference
Caymanian Times
Juliana O'Connor-Connolly answers "call of her people" to stand in Cayman Brac East against National Party leader Dan Scott
Cayman News Service
Comment: Cayman Islands National Party candidate Michael Myles calls out "hypocrisy" of PPM
Cayman News Service
Parliament is dissolved as Cayman takes another step towards a new Government
Cayman Islands Government Facebook Page
Sustainable Cayman urges politicians to focus on sustainability with their 'Blueprint for a Resilient and Thriving Future'
Sustainable Cayman
Independent candidate Raul Gonzalez Jr. hopes it is third time lucky in Savannah
Cayman News Service
Dan Scott defends free speech after court orders local woman to remove defamatory comments
Cayman News Service
Progressives candidates Roy McTaggart, Donna Bush and others join Orrett Connor on For the Record
Radio Cayman
Broadcaster Donna Bush joins PPM in bid to take Savannah
Cayman News Service
Anthony Ramoon of CIMA running in George Town Central for The Caymanian Community Party
Cayman News Service
Cayman Compass interviews Joey Hew, Leader of the Progressives (PPM), with just days to go before Nomination Day
Cayman Compass
Pearlina McGaw Lumsden announced as tenth candidate to run with The Progressives
Cayman News Service
Joey Hew and Dwayne Seymour of the Progressives joins Orrett Connor on Radio Cayman's For the Record
Radio Cayman
Michael Myles of the Cayman Islands National Party talks policy with the Caymanian Times
Caymanian Times
Watch: George Town Central candidate Kenneth Bryan joins Sandra Hill on TCHT
Cayman Marl Road YouTube Channel
George Town Central incumbent Kenneth Bryan rejoins The Progressives
Cayman Compass
Dwayne Seymour joins the Progressives
Cayman Compass
Elections Office reminds candidates of nomination procedure as Nomination Day gets closer
Elections Office Facebook Page
Current Premier Juliana O'Connor-Connolly rumoured to be considering one final run in Cayman Brac East
Cayman Marl Road
Independent candidate Alric Lindsay standing again in George Town South
Cayman Marl Road
Lawyer and Former Superintendent Phillip Ebanks declares candidacy in Red Bay
Cayman News Service
Kenneth Bryan, The Progressives candidate for George Town Central, joins Orrett Connor on Radio Cayman's For the Record
Radio Cayman
West Bay North candidate Rolston Anglin hosts garden meeting
YouTube
Progressives Candidate for Savannah Josh Parsons withdraws from election
Cayman Marl Road
The Caymanian Community Party launches Youth Council and names Leanni Tibbetts as first Chair
The Caymanian Community Party Press Release
Joey Hew and Alva Suckoo of The Progressives speak to Orrett Connor on For the Record
Radio Cayman
Election Billboards may contravene updated Planning Regulations
Cayman Compass
The Caymanian Community Party Announces Two New Candidates for 2025 Election
Press Release from The Caymanian Community Party
TCCP championing women with five female candidates in a party of nine
Cayman News Service
Guidance Issued on Election Campaign Billboards
Caymanian Times
Chris Saunders tells Radio Cayman he will back the Progressives but won't be joining the party
Cayman News Service
Independent candidate Chris Saunders speaks with Orrett Connor on For the Record
Radio Cayman
The Caymanian Community Party discusses Healthcare in Cayman with Sandy Hill from Marl Road
Cayman Marl Road
Veteran PPM member Roy Tatum standing in Red Bay following Sir Alden McLaughlin's retirement
Cayman News Service
Compass long read on political machinations as Cayman says goodbye to political grandees
Cayman Compass
Justin Ebanks joins PPM as he goes for third time lucky in North Side
Cayman News Service
No change to Cayman's electoral boundaries, despite Elections Office recommendations
Cayman Compass
Alva Suckoo rejoins The Progressives to take on Panton's Newlands seat
Cayman News Service
Elections Office adds 1,858 new voters to register ahead of 30th April election
Elections Office Facebook Page
Dan Scott says its ‘time for change’ as he targets election win with new party
Cayman Compass
Barbara Conolly stands down as Craig "Festa" Frederick picks up the mantle for the PPM in George Town South
Cayman News Service
List of electors hits over 25,000 ahead of April election
Cayman News Service
Elections Office warns public of fraudulent visitors conducting door-to-door surveys
Elections Office Facebook Page
Elections Office Press Release updates the public on status of revised list of electors
Elections Office
Sandra Hill of Cayman Marl Road sits down with independent candidate for West Bay North, Rolston Anglin
YouTube
Sandra Hill of Cayman Marl Road speaks to members of the newly launched Caymanian Community Party
YouTube
André Ebanks to lead new ‘Caymanian Community Party’ in battle for government
Cayman Compass
Official - The Caymanian Community Party Launch Video
YouTube
West Bay Central born and bred Jewel Hydes declares candidacy in April election
Cayman Marl Road
Joey Hew's thoughts on 2025 as we enter election year
YouTube
The Progressives announce fresh talent in Josh Parsons as candidate for Savannah
Cayman Marl Road
McKeeva Bush kicks off re-election bid with new political organisation
Cayman Compass
Planning Department Issues Guidance on Election Campaign Billboards
Cayman Islands Department of Planning