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Elections 2025
Update at 6pm: Polls closed
The polls have closed. Caymanians have had their say today on who the next government will be and, despite a few small issues, all signs are that it has been a smooth day and a well-run vote.
There was a brief spontaneous round of applause from the election staff at George Town Central as the polls closed. Let’s not forget what a gargantuan task it has been for these workers over the past few months and particularly today. Congrats on a job well done.
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Cayman Compass
Update at 6.20pm: Dan Scott ‘energised’ as the wait begins
Cayman Islands National Party leader Dan Scott was keeping his cards pretty close to his chest in an interview with our reporter Sarah Bridge over on Cayman Brac.
He reflected on a long and tiring campaign but said he was feeling ‘energised’.
“Caymanians are very engaging. They also have great common sense. So when you spend time with them and when they speak to you, the insight is something that you will find extremely helpful.”
He said the whole process had been a learning experience and that the people he had spoken to had helped him develop the ideas and policies of the CINP.
Whatever the result tonight he said it has been an enjoyable journey.
His battle with Juliana O’Connor-Connolly in Cayman Brac East is likely to be one of the key races tonight. The same goes for his running mate Nickolas DaCosta who is competing with Lonny Tibbetts for the other seat on the Sister Islands. Those are two of the smallest constituencies and likely to be among the first races called. We will have more later.
