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Cost of living campaign promises
Although inflation settled at 2.6 percent last year, in 2022 it spiked to 9.5 percent. The cumulative impact over the past three years means consumers are paying significantly more than they did the last time they went to the polls.
Candidates have proposed a range of solutions, including transitioning to renewable energy sources, reducing fuel duty, improving access to health insurance, and increasing the minimum wage. For an in-depth look at how parties and independents plan to tackle the cost of living, visit caymancompass.com.
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Cayman Compass
Manifesto watch: Education reform and TVET major party priorities
All three of Cayman’s political parties running in the general election have outlined education as a priority in their platforms.
Mentions of educational reform appear in each party’s manifesto and during the Chamber of Commerce candidate forums, education, schools and vocational training emerged as some of the most discussed topics.
The Cayman Islands National Party has identified education reform as a key youth development priority affecting both employment outcomes and mental wellbeing.
The Caymanian Community Party has promised to “revolutionise education and youth development” and to create “a Cayman where our children receive an unparalleled education”.
Meanwhile, the Progressives are striving for the ambitious aim of ensuring every public school is ranked ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ within four years – a goal also outlined by the PPM in its 2021 agenda.
