(CNS): Despite the damning public criticism of the members of the Constitutional Commission by the country’s leader, the commissioners will be going ahead with their public meetings in order to continue their research into how government and the constitution are working, how politicians are advised and what changes people want to see, if any, to the constitution to achieve the goal of good governance. Although Premier McKeeva Bush, derided comments made by Wil Pineau and Julene Banks about the advisory district council law and the current North Side advisory council, the teamis starting its public meetings in that district as planned, unperturbed by the comments.
Speaking in the Legislative Assembly last month, Bush said their poor performance was embarrassing as they had “gotten so far adrift” from their “real role”. He accused them of misusing their position and trying to influence public opinion.
I was at the meeting in North Sidelast night.
The members of the Constitutional Commision were very professional with providing for this important forum for education about our Contitution. Especially in seeking input from the audience and providing answers to questions.
Mr. Miller also contributed greatly.
The Premier would do well to watch such proceedings….with a willingness to learn how to behave more professionally….more like a proper Statesman!
Based upon what I understand the district commissioners are to be appointed and not elected. I don’t think another level of elected official is necessary in such a small electorate.
Ezzard acted prematurely and on his own to "elect" the North side commissioners and as usual it was "Ezzard’s way".
Listening to Steve McField explain the constitution’s description of the district commissioners makes it clear to me they were not intended to be another layer of elected politician.
If the constitution intended for the district commissioners to be elected then a description of the election process and length of term would have been included.
Hmmm… There is no surprise to me at all that Will see’s the immediate need for this consultation with the Caymanian people. This is in no way a time for joking,but i must say it is inspiring to see Will pro-active vs the frame of the champion of the chamber & the notorious puzzled look. Well Will, Mac isn’t happy at all & a scrutinized government isn’t his favorite dish,by far. Will the applause is building if you can hear it,but for a thunderous roar,tighten a few more threads down on exploited immigration.
"He said they were indicating their support for the MLA for North Side while opposing the UDP government."
Well, that just about says it. Pardon me for informing the Premier and pardon the Commissioners for doing the same….but…..as Mr. Miller is a duly elected representative of his constituency he is… by all accounts…. part of the government. And it is not as the Premier wished His government or a UDP government. It was elected by the people in a democratic country to carry out Their wishes not as he again wished… his wishes.
Wish he didn’t need those reminders.
I will try to be at whatever meetings I can attend no matter what district because ……whatever happens anywhere on this island affects me and I want to be informed and have a voice…Thank you Commissioners. BTW Does Mac Dicktator ever read all the negative comments about him? For sure this would make any idiot realise he is not as popular and well-liked as he thinks he is. Oh I forgot, he’s the one who didn’t finish school and probably can’t read. What a tragedy for a premier…what a tragedy for these islands, what a tragedy for the Mother Country…Take it on Commissioners…. we are with you all the way.
Well aint that that pot callin the kettle, LMAO! Keep up the good works commissioners, you seem to be the only ones listening to the people and understanding their wishes right now!
Excellent – I will attend 19 May meeting in my district and encourage all Caymanians and residents to do the same.
Well done – please don’t be bullied. We all need to stand firm against the current dictatorship otherwise we are in danger of becoming another Cuba or similar to several middle Eastern countries who are currently fighting for freedom.
Stand firm Commissioners. You would have heard from the various radio talk shows that you have the support of Mr. Miller, Mr. McLean, Mr. Clifford and others. So you have men of courage behind you to fight the tyrant. Go Commissioners !!!
Hello Freedom Commissioners,you have taken on a worthy yet unthankful task, may you succeed in your endeavours, but frankly you need to broaden your audience.
The venues you are soliciting the public to are venues not accessible to a majority of the people and give your efforts a smell of onlyappealing to a certain level of the society.
What about areas like George Town Central, Rock Hole, Windsor Park Le Bush North West Point etc etc. etc. One may argue that if people want to know they will come, but there is a contra argument and that is if you want to inform and educate the public and fully engage them in discussion, then there must be additional steps to do so..
If you have advertised elsewhere that you are going to take steps for a further outreach, then I stand corrected. If not , food for thought.
Let Freedom Ring, from the Furthest corner of Grand Cayman to the highest point of our Sister Islands.. Let Freedom ring in our Schools. Let Freedom Truly ring.
Long LIve the Cayman Islands, Long LIve Her Majesty the Queen.
Thank you Commissioners. You have our unwavering support !
We the people want elected district councils and WE want single member constituences without any further delay !!!
The Constitutional Commissioners are to be commended. They have my respect for pursuing what is right in the face of bullying.
I am one Caymanian that has had enough of one man rule. Open discussion of the Constitutional aspects of the festering problems of this country are required in order for us to rid ourselves of despots and patronage.