Cayman First Policy Statement: Conservation for Caymanians First
Cayman First believes that the most endangered species in the Cayman Islands is the Caymanian people—and their preservation must be our nation’s highest priority.
The true purpose of environmental policy is not political control, economic sabotage, or blind adherence to foreign globalist agendas—but the protection and prosperity of our own people. Real conservation means clean air, fertile land, and reliable energy that empower Caymanians—not radical restrictions designed to suffocate local businesses and burden hardworking families.
A healthy environment matters only insofar as it sustains quality human life. We reject extremist ideologies that place hypothetical climate risks above real human suffering. The best environmental policy is one that empowers human life—today and for future generations.
We stand for balance: Responsible stewardship of our natural resources must go hand-in-hand with the fundamental rights of our people to affordable homes, secure jobs, stable food supplies, and energy they can actually afford. The environment matters only when it serves human prosperity—not as an excuse for elitist control or economic decline.
Rejecting Extremism, Defending Caymanians
Like the manipulated "science" of COVID lockdowns, today’s climate alarmism is a tool of politicians, activists, bureaucrats, and globalist corporations—used to justify higher taxes, crippling regulations, and attacks on local livelihoods. The same elites who shut down small businesses and silenced dissent now push climate hysteria—not for truth, but for power.
We say: Enough.
Cayman First refuses to apologize for putting Caymanians first. True environmentalism means:
- Affordable energy—not unproven schemes that spike costs and kill jobs.
- Food security—not foreign-led policies that hurt local farmers and fishermen.
- Safe roads make strong communities—not radical "degrowth" fantasies that punish working families.
- Real science—not fear-driven propaganda designed to control our future.
Our Land, Our People, Our Future
The Cayman Islands exist for Caymanians—not for foreign activists, not for corporate green profiteers, and certainly not for politicians who value virtue-signaling and fishing for foreign compliments over their own people’s survival.
No government has the right to sacrifice Caymanian well-being on the altar of globalist climate dogma. When we care more about how iguanas sleep than about children sleeping in their parents' cars night after night, we are not putting Caymanians first. Conservation must uplift and support our people—not punish them.
The future belongs to those who defend Caymanian prosperity, Caymanian jobs, and Caymanian sovereignty. We will not surrender to extremism. We will put Caymanians First.
Where Cayman Politicians Stand on Cruise Berthing
As the Cayman Islands considers the future of cruise tourism and whether to proceed with a cruise berthing facility, it’s important for the public to understand where their elected officials and candidates stand. The table below outlines each politician’s known position—support (YES), oppose (NO), or unclear/no public statement (UNCLEAR)—based on public records and statements. This is part of our commitment to transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making as we approach the upcoming referendum. Caymanians deserve to know who is advocating for their best interests on this critical issue.
# | NAME | POLITICAL PARTY | YES | NO | UNCLEAR |
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1 | Andre Ebanks | The Caymanians Community Party | X | ||
2 | Joey Hew | People's Progressives Movement | X | ||
3 | Emily DeCou | The Caymanians Community Party | X | ||
4 | Dan Scott | Cayman Islands National Party | X | ||
5 | Osbourne “Ossie” Bodden | The Caymanians Community Party | X | ||
6 | Kenneth Bryan | People's Progressives Movement | X | ||
7 | Hon. Isaac D. Rankine | Independent | X | ||
8 | Hon. Dwayne S. Seymour | People's Progressives Movement | X | ||
9 | Wayne Panton | The Caymanians Community Party | X | ||
10 | Juliana O’Connor-Connolly | People's Progressives Movement | X | ||
11 | Hon. Johany S. “Jay” Ebanks | Independent | X | ||
12 | Gary “Peanut” Rutty | Cayman Islands National Party | X | ||
13 | Rolston Anglin | Independent | X | ||
14 | Hon. McKeeva Bush | Independent | X | ||
15 | Hon. Roy McTaggart | People's Progressives Movement | X | ||
16 | Alva Suckoo | People's Progressives Movement | X | ||
17 | Justin Ebanks | People's Progressives Movement | X | ||
18 | Pearlina McGaw-Lumsden | People's Progressives Movement | X | ||
19 | Roydell Carter | People's Progressives Movement | X | ||
20 | Sabrina Turner | Caymanian Community Party | X | ||
21 | Raul Gonzalez Jr. | Independent | X | ||
22 | Katherine Ebanks-Wilks | Caymanian Community Party | X | ||
23 | Michael Myles | Cayman Islands National Party | X | ||
24 | Alric Lindsay | Independent | X | ||
25 | Christopher Saunders | Independent | X | ||
26 | Heather Bodden | Caymanian Community Party | X | ||
27 | Maxine McCoy-Moore | Independent | X | ||
28 | Carmen McField | Cayman Islands National Party | X | ||
29 | Dawn Thomas | Cayman Islands National Party | X | ||
30 | Gueva Richards | Cayman Islands National Party | X | ||
31 | Jordan Rivers | Cayman Islands National Party | X | ||
32 | Jermaine Ebanks-Hurlston | Independent | X | ||
33 | Lonny Lee Tibbetts | Independent | X | ||
34 | Ruth Ann Bodden | Independent | X | ||
35 | Bud Johnson | Cayman Islands National Party | X | ||
36 | Jewel Hydes | Independent | X | ||
37 | Craig Merren | Cayman Islands National Party | X | ||
38 | Craig “Festa” Frederick | People's Progressive Movement | X | ||
39 | Roy Tatum | People's Progressive Movement | X | ||
40 | Crystal Gomez Wilson | People's Progressive Movement | X | ||
41 | Donna Bush | People's Progressive Movement | X | ||
42 | Shakeina S. Bush | Independent | X | ||
43 | James Albert Christian | Independent | X | ||
44 | Romellia Welcome | Independent | X | ||
45 | Walton, Hunter J | Independent | X | ||
46 | John B Mclean Jr. | Independent | X | ||
47 | Sterling Dwayne Ebanks | Independent | X | ||
48 | Julie Hunter | Cayman Islands National Party | X | ||
49 | Phillip Ebanks | Independent | X | ||
50 | Oscar Rojelio Bodden | Independent | X | ||
51 | Nickolas DaCosta | Cayman Islands National Party | X | ||
52 | Natasha Whitelocke | Caymanian Community Party | X | ||
53 | Leon Gould | Independent | X | ||
54 | Anthony Ramoon | Caymanian Community Party | X | ||
55 | Delmira Bodden | People's Progressive Movement | X | ||
56 | Tyree Malcom Hernandez | Independent | X |
Where Cayman Politicians Stand on Cannabis Decriminalization
As the Cayman Islands moves closer to a national referendum on the decriminalization of cannabis, it's essential for the public to understand where elected officials and candidates stand on this critical issue. The table below outlines the known positions of Cayman’s politicians—whether they support, oppose, or have not publicly declared a stance on the matter. This tool is intended to foster transparency, encourage civic engagement, and empower voters to make informed decisions about the future of cannabis policy in our country. This is a living document and will be updated as more information becomes publicly available.
# | NAME | POLITICAL PARTY | Supportive of Decriminalization | No Publicly Stated Position | Supports Decriminalization (via Public Referendum) |
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1 | Andre Ebanks | The Caymanians Community Party | X | ||
2 | Joey Hew | People's Progressives Movement | X | ||
3 | Emily DeCou | The Caymanians Community Party | X | ||
4 | Dan Scott | Cayman Islands National Party | X | ||
5 | Osbourne “Ossie” Bodden | The Caymanians Community Party | X | ||
6 | Kenneth Bryan | People's Progressives Movement | X | ||
7 | Hon. Isaac D. Rankine | Independent | X | ||
8 | Hon. Dwayne S. Seymour | People's Progressives Movement | X | ||
9 | Wayne Panton | The Caymanians Community Party | X | ||
10 | Juliana O’Connor-Connolly | People's Progressives Movement | X | X | |
11 | Hon. Johany S. “Jay” Ebanks | Independent | X | ||
12 | Gary “Peanut” Rutty | Cayman Islands National Party | X | ||
13 | Rolston Anglin | Independent | X | ||
14 | Hon. McKeeva Bush | Independent | X | ||
15 | Hon. Roy McTaggart | People's Progressives Movement | X | ||
16 | Alva Suckoo | People's Progressives Movement | X | ||
17 | Justin Ebanks | People's Progressives Movement | X | ||
18 | Pearlina McGaw-Lumsden | People's Progressives Movement | X | ||
19 | Roydell Carter | People's Progressives Movement | X | ||
20 | Sabrina Turner | Caymanian Community Party | X | ||
21 | Raul Gonzalez Jr. | Independent | X | ||
22 | Katherine Ebanks-Wilks | Caymanian Community Party | X | ||
23 | Michael Myles | Cayman Islands National Party | X | ||
24 | Alric Lindsay | Independent | X | ||
25 | Christopher Saunders | Independent | X | ||
26 | Heather Bodden | Caymanian Community Party | X | ||
27 | Maxine McCoy-Moore | Independent | X | ||
28 | Carmen McField | Cayman Islands National Party | X | ||
29 | Dawn Thomas | Cayman Islands National Party | X | ||
30 | Gueva Richards | Cayman Islands National Party | X | ||
31 | Jordan Rivers | Cayman Islands National Party | X | ||
32 | Jermaine Ebanks-Hurlston | Independent | X | ||
33 | Lonny Lee Tibbetts | Independent | X | ||
34 | Ruth Ann Bodden | Independent | X | ||
35 | Bud Johnson | Cayman Islands National Party | X | ||
36 | Jewel Hydes | Independent | X | ||
37 | Craig Merren | Cayman Islands National Party | X | ||
38 | Craig “Festa” Frederick | People's Progressive Movement | X | ||
39 | Roy Tatum | People's Progressive Movement | X | ||
40 | Crystal Gomez Wilson | People's Progressive Movement | X | ||
41 | Donna Bush | People's Progressive Movement | X | ||
42 | Shakeina S. Bush | Independent | X | ||
43 | James Albert Christian | Independent | X | ||
44 | Romellia Welcome | Independent | X | ||
45 | Walton, Hunter J | Independent | X | ||
46 | John B Mclean Jr. | Independent | X | ||
47 | Sterling Dwayne Ebanks | Independent | X | ||
48 | Julie Hunter | Cayman Islands National Party | X | ||
49 | Phillip Ebanks | Independent | X | ||
50 | Oscar Rojelio Bodden | Independent | X | ||
51 | Nickolas DaCosta | Cayman Islands National Party | X | ||
52 | Natasha Whitelocke | Caymanian Community Party | X | ||
53 | Leon Gould | Independent | X | ||
54 | Anthony Ramoon | Caymanian Community Party | X | ||
55 | Delmira Bodden | People's Progressive Movement | X | ||
56 | Tyree Malcom Hernandez | Independent | X |