Ebanks unveils roadmap at rally – and signals group’s new name

Soon-to-be premier André Ebanks said his first priority is to get “a handle on the country’s finances” so his new government can prepare for its first budget.

He added the mix of his The Caymanian Community Party (TCCP), the Cayman Islands National Party (CINP) and a clutch of independents had taken “significant steps” in forming a government in a short time.

And he insisted the ruling group – to be known as the National Coalition for Caymanians (NCFC) – would stay the course.

Ebanks, speaking at a rally for the four West Bay constituencies at West Bay Heritage Park on Saturday night, said, “I believe it will.”

He added, “And as we indicated tonight, and as we have said in various press releases, what’s going to be made is a coalition agreement, which is with the help of the civil service, looking at all of our manifestos and looking for the common goa