Hon Mckeeva Bush, OBE, JP, Hon Msc Leader of the United Democratic Party
MESSAGE FROM THE LEADER
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The Honorable McKeeva Bush
The Cayman Islands is at a critical point in our country’s history. Our tourism sector has declined, our financial services industry is facing major international challenges and our economy has deteriorated every year since the PPM Government took office.
At the same time, unemployment has increased every year since 2006, forcing Caymanians from their jobs and dramatically impacting the quality of their lives.
Gas and electricity prices have soared to record highs, nearly crippling the country over the past 12 months. And just when residents thought high prices might retreat, we are facing the largest global economic crisis since the 1930s.
Making matters worse, the Government has racked up record debt through irresponsible spending and lack of oversight, with nothing set aside for a rainy day. That rainy day is here, and it threatens our very way of life.
This country needs a better way forward.
The Cayman Islands needs new ideas and strong leadership – not only to weather the economic storm – but to put us back on solid footing for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
The United Democratic Party will work to guarantee good-paying jobs for all Caymanians, provide quality healthcare for every family, and prepare each student for success in our rapidly changing economy.
United through a shared vision, we’ll return fiscal discipline to government spending, promote tourism and investment, and address the issue of more than 1,000 persons living in absolute poverty.
It is for those shared values and in pursuit of our shared vision that we humbly ask for your support in the May 20th elections.
