📚 Cayman Islands opposition seeks clarity on government policies

The Progressive opposition members of the Cayman Islands Parliament have submitted 15 questions to the government, seeking answers on a number of public interest issues. These issues range from the slow progress on a new public transport system, road fatalities, the status of plans for a controversial third undersea cable, and the opening date for the long-awaited mental health facility. The parliamentary meeting, originally scheduled for earlier this week, has been postponed to 5th July. 📅

The government had intended to bring controversial amendments to the National Conservation Act to the meeting, but has struggled to prepare the necessary amendments. As a result, no bill has been gazetted and no draft of the proposed changes has been circulated publicly. The government's attempts to change the law have faced broad public opposition, and forcing through unpopular amendments could damage the public perception of the UPM administration. 📜

Opposition Leader Roy McTaggart plans to question the performance of the new Department of Financial Assistance and the lack of a finalized national anti-gang strategy. Other topics include housing initiatives, upgrades to Cayman Airways, and the status of the new long-term residential mental health facility. The opposition also plans to question the government's failure to legalize pepper spray for personal protection, despite a motion being passed in parliament. 🏛️