GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, CMC – Former premier Wayne Panton has confirmed his departure from the PACT coalition authorities, lower than 24 hours after it survived a movement of no confidence, telling Caymanians he’s praying that they “will all the time look into the mirror of our nationwide future and like what they see.”
Panton was changed as head of the federal government by his former deputy, Juliana O’Connor-Connolly, stepping down following the widespread condemnation of his management through the opposition-inspired movement of no confidence on Tuesday.
“I’ve all the time believed that the members that got here collectively because the PACT authorities characterize one of the simplest ways ahead for the folks of the Cayman Islands; that perception has not modified.
“On this watershed second within the historical past of our three islands, we want regular, skilled, disciplined management,” Panton stated, noting that following a “grueling day of parliamentary debates, I met with my Cupboard colleagues to debate one of the simplest ways ahead within the curiosity of the nation.
“In occasions like these, typically the bravest factor you are able to do to your nation and your folks is to cross the mantle of management to another person,” Panton stated in a press release.
He stated he would proceed to function a Member of Parliament “and a servant of the folks,” including, “I’ll proceed to make use of my expertise and talent to assist information the Cayman Islands, providing my finest recommendation and knowledge in order that the following technology of management on this nation can do the perfect for CaymanKind as we speak, tomorrow, and all the time.”
Panton stated his colleagues would be capable of supply the form of management wanted to finish the work his administration had began.
“Certainly, we should all the time do not forget that pleasure must not ever be extra vital than the curiosity of our folks, and personalities and egos must not ever be allowed to halt the progress of Caymanians.
“Our folks want our assist. Amid greed and ambition threatening to drown our Islands, Caymanians look to the federal government to chart a protected and wise manner ahead – a manner that places Caymanians on the entrance of the road of our nationwide coverage agenda.”
The previous premier stated that the island continues evolving and remodeling; he needs every Caymanian to “defend our heritage, historical past, tradition and traditions.
“Caymanians have earned a spot the place we’ll all the time be involved with the better good and the welfare of the much less lucky. Every of you deserves a Cayman the place Caymanians benefit from the fruit of regular, wholesome, managed financial development that Caymanians can actually really feel and see on their kitchen tables and of their wallets and financial institution accounts”.
Panton stated he was eternally grateful to his former colleagues within the authorities, saying, “Thanks for taking an opportunity with me and for all the nice we managed to do.
“We could have disagreed at occasions on what path to take, however we’ve all the time agreed on the vacation spot: tending to the perfect pursuits of the folks of the Cayman Islands,” he stated, additionally thanking the “devoted members of the Civil Service.
“To the households and folks of the Cayman Islands – thanks. And a really particular thanks to the wonderful folks of Newlands, the place of my coronary heart, my house. Thanks to your endurance, your loyalty, and your religion. Newlands will see way more of me as I proceed to serve you with renewed vitality, enthusiasm, and sense of goal,” he added.
Panton’s coalition authorities had survived the movement of no confidence late Tuesday evening, with the opposition failing to obtain the mandatory two-thirds majority required to unseat the administration.
When the vote was taken, eight legislators voted in favor of the movement, whereas seven voted towards it with three abstentions. Two of these abstaining got here from the ruling PACT coalition.
The federal government and opposition have 9 seats within the 19-member chamber, leaving Ebank-Wilks with a crucial casting vote.
The brand new premier’s deputy is predicted to be Andre Ebanks. The 2 legislators had abstained within the vote on Tuesday, opting to not help the embattled administration.
Media reviews stated that Panton will now change into the Speaker of the Parliament. An announcement issued by the Parliament on Wednesday night confirmed that the Speaker, Katherine Ebanks‐Wilks, had resigned in what has been termed as an effort to keep up stability and help the federal government in assembly its constitutional necessities.
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