• About Us
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
Sunday, March 26, 2023
No Result
View All Result
NEWSLETTER
Cayman Marl Road
  • Home
  • CMR Daily Buzz
  • Cayman’s Youth
  • Parliament
  • Live Show
  • COVID-19
  • Election 2021
  • Legal Notices
  • Entertainment
    • All
    • Events
    • Music
    Is Dancehall artist Spice pregnant?

    Dancehall artist Spice is not pregnant

    Koffee wins Best Reggae Grammy – setting records in the process

    Koffee gets into altercation with flight attendant

    Is Dancehall artist Spice pregnant?

    Is Dancehall artist Spice pregnant?

    Comedian Majah Hype arrested in the US

    Comedian Majah Hype arrested in the US

    10 Interesting Facts about Bob Marley

    Popular Bob Marley quotes

    World-class Ironshore Studios opens in Cayman

    World-class Ironshore Studios opens in Cayman

    Dancehall artist Spice suffered complications during surgery?

    Spice to perform in Cayman after postponing show last year

    Julie Mango named Best Jamaican Social Media Personality

    Julie Mango named Best Jamaican Social Media Personality

    Chloe Powery-Doxey off to Miss Universe pageant

    Chloe Powery-Doxey off to Miss Universe pageant

  • Lifestyle
    • All
    • Food
    • Health
    • Medical Experts
    Health City introduces leadless pacemakers for heart patients

    Health City introduces leadless pacemakers for heart patients

    Governor: Address mental health conversation head-on

    Governor: Address mental health conversation head-on

    Health City Cayman opens new radiation oncology facility

    Health City Cayman opens new radiation oncology facility

    Ministry reports petition for misinformation and targeting cabinet secretary

    No Ebola detected locally in tourists

    Alcohol remains the drug of choice among Cayman’s teens

    Alcohol remains the drug of choice among Cayman’s teens

    German man cured of HIV

    German man cured of HIV

    Health Ministry names incoming Chief Medical Officer

    COVID-19 testing centers cease operations

    Mariners Cove to be home to new wellness park

    Mariners Cove to be home to new wellness park

    Businesswoman credits Health City for massive weight loss

    Businesswoman credits Health City for massive weight loss

    Cayman Heart Fund hosts inaugural fundraiser

    Cayman Heart Fund hosts inaugural fundraiser

    Trending Tags

  • Home
  • CMR Daily Buzz
  • Cayman’s Youth
  • Parliament
  • Live Show
  • COVID-19
  • Election 2021
  • Legal Notices
  • Entertainment
    • All
    • Events
    • Music
    Is Dancehall artist Spice pregnant?

    Dancehall artist Spice is not pregnant

    Koffee wins Best Reggae Grammy – setting records in the process

    Koffee gets into altercation with flight attendant

    Is Dancehall artist Spice pregnant?

    Is Dancehall artist Spice pregnant?

    Comedian Majah Hype arrested in the US

    Comedian Majah Hype arrested in the US

    10 Interesting Facts about Bob Marley

    Popular Bob Marley quotes

    World-class Ironshore Studios opens in Cayman

    World-class Ironshore Studios opens in Cayman

    Dancehall artist Spice suffered complications during surgery?

    Spice to perform in Cayman after postponing show last year

    Julie Mango named Best Jamaican Social Media Personality

    Julie Mango named Best Jamaican Social Media Personality

    Chloe Powery-Doxey off to Miss Universe pageant

    Chloe Powery-Doxey off to Miss Universe pageant

  • Lifestyle
    • All
    • Food
    • Health
    • Medical Experts
    Health City introduces leadless pacemakers for heart patients

    Health City introduces leadless pacemakers for heart patients

    Governor: Address mental health conversation head-on

    Governor: Address mental health conversation head-on

    Health City Cayman opens new radiation oncology facility

    Health City Cayman opens new radiation oncology facility

    Ministry reports petition for misinformation and targeting cabinet secretary

    No Ebola detected locally in tourists

    Alcohol remains the drug of choice among Cayman’s teens

    Alcohol remains the drug of choice among Cayman’s teens

    German man cured of HIV

    German man cured of HIV

    Health Ministry names incoming Chief Medical Officer

    COVID-19 testing centers cease operations

    Mariners Cove to be home to new wellness park

    Mariners Cove to be home to new wellness park

    Businesswoman credits Health City for massive weight loss

    Businesswoman credits Health City for massive weight loss

    Cayman Heart Fund hosts inaugural fundraiser

    Cayman Heart Fund hosts inaugural fundraiser

    Trending Tags

No Result
View All Result
Cayman Marl Road
No Result
View All Result

Progressives and Alliance candidates spend almost half million dollars on general election

by CMR
May 29, 2021
in Election 2021
0
Progressives and Alliance candidates spend almost half million dollars on general election

Election's office reports candidate spend

40
SHARES
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whatsapp

(CMR) The Elections Office published a summary of candidates' expense returns in the 2021 General Election on Saturday, 29 May. However, some persons are questioning the truthful reporting of some of the expenses reported by the Progressives claiming that simple math should allow the Elections Office to surmise they need to dig deeper into the figures.

One source shared that when they consider the cost of electronic billboards, meetings, funding four independent candidates which the Progressives recently admitted to, live streaming costs, radio adverts, print media etc. it appears highly unlikely that they are being completely transparent. The source noted:

“As a candidate, I know what their provider was quoting for services. Perhaps they negotiate somewhat but even with that, it seems very low. Does anyone really believe the PPM? I think the PPM numbers are off by plenty and do not include the additional 4 candidates that Alden confirmed were given financial plus technical support at his post-election press conference etc. They should have been made to have individual records or amalgamated as PPM since “the Alliance” is not a registered party and there were only 10 PPM and 2 independent/Alliance right???? NOT 12 Alliance.”

Despite these speculative comments, the Progressives/Alliance members declared spending a combined $479,781.16 with reported revenue of less than half of that at $201.060.00.

Despite big spend by some candidates, it did not result in a guaranteed victory. At least four independent candidates were successful despite spending less than their opponents.

There were some surprising figures including Bernie Bush who spent 17% of his opponent's expenditure but managed to still edge him out for his West Bay North seat. Captain Eugene, also outspent Katherine Ebanks-Wilks by 45% and also lost to her.

The 2021 General Election saw 50 candidates contesting seats in 19 electoral districts across the Cayman Islands. Following nomination day on 1 March 2021, candidates had 45 days of formal campaigning ahead of the 14 April General Election. All but three candidates have now submitted expense returns.

For the reporting period of 1 March 2021 to 14 May 2021, returns submitted by candidates and parties detail expenditures totaling $1,228,657.09 and third-party revenues of $548,016.27.

Expenditures per candidate reported during the period ranged from a low of $2,940 to a high of $39,981.76. The latter figure represented the average spending across the 12 members of the Alliance.

Declarations of third-party revenue, inclusive of monetary contributions and contributions of goods and services, ranged from $0 to $47,103.70 during the reporting period.

Thanking the 2021 General Election candidates and parties for submitting their returns Elections Supervisor Wesley Howell notes that the current legislation has no provisions for penalties for non-submission of returns from candidates who are not sitting members of the Cayman Islands Parliament. “Nonetheless, I urge the remaining three 2021 candidates to file their returns of revenue and expenditure”, Howell remarked.

He added that he looked forward to working with the Cabinet and Parliament to progress the modernization of elections legislation, particularly in the area of Election Campaign finance reporting.

In keeping with the Elections Act, the candidate expense returns are available for inspection at the Elections Office, Bay Town Office Suites, 68 West Bay Road in George Town between 9 am to 4 pm on weekdays.

Related posts:

All omicron COVID restrictions in England to end
Voter Inequality and Campaign Financing among issues in International Observers' report
General Election fair, but concerns about covertly aligned candidates
Lindsay: Election's Office fails to respond to official complaint
Share your vote!


No, thanks.
How do you feel after reading this?
  • Fascinated
  • Happy
  • Sad
  • Angry
  • Bored
  • Afraid
CMR

CMR

Related Posts

COVID-19 restrictions in UK for Christmas

All omicron COVID restrictions in England to end

by Renae Stampp
January 19, 2022
0

(CMR) Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that all  measures introduced to combat the spread of the Omicron variant...

Voter Inequality and Campaign Financing among issues in International Observers’ report

Voter Inequality and Campaign Financing among issues in International Observers’ report

by Renae Stampp
June 25, 2021
0

(CMR) Campaign financing, voter inequality, and electoral boundaries are among several issues discussed in a report by international observers of...

Domestic election observers appointed

General Election fair, but concerns about covertly aligned candidates

by Renae Stampp
May 31, 2021 - Updated on June 1, 2021
0

(CMR) Domestic Election Observers said the 2021 General Election was fair and credible. However, there were concerns about the political...

Lindsay: Election’s Office fails to respond to official complaint

Lindsay: Election’s Office fails to respond to official complaint

by CMR
April 20, 2021
0

(CMR) Almost one week after George Town South candidate Alric Lindsay filed an official complaint with the Election Office they...

Less than three weeks to submit Queen’s Honours nominations

Governor asks for calm post election

by Renae Stampp
April 19, 2021
0

(CMR) Governor of the Cayman Islands  Martyn Roper has called for calm and respect during the wait for the new...

Panton: No ongoing negotiations with Progressives

Panton: No ongoing negotiations with Progressives

by CMR
April 17, 2021
0

“My team is busy meeting over the weekend finalizing the composition of the Cabinet and expects to make an announcement...

Next Post
FIFA CI Football Association and bans Whittaker for 6 months

FIFA CI Football Association and bans Whittaker for 6 months

Recent News

Sargassum removal trial ends following failure

Government monitoring Sargassum blooms

March 24, 2023
Jeremy Scott appointed Director of WORC

Jeremy Scott appointed Director of WORC

March 24, 2023
TCHT: Saunders vs. Roper

TCHT: Saunders vs. Roper

March 24, 2023
Jamaican extremist el-Faisal gets 18 years in US prison

Jamaican extremist el-Faisal gets 18 years in US prison

March 24, 2023
Police investigate major traffic gridlock

Police investigate major traffic gridlock

March 24, 2023
Another record for Cayman’s Jordan Crooks

Jordan Crooks continues winning streak

March 24, 2023
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

Copyright © 2023 CMR Cayman's Premier News Source - All Rights Reserved

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Ask The Marl Road
  • Breaking News
  • Business
    • Finance
  • Cayman Crime Watch
  • Cayman Small Business
  • Cayman Wellness
  • Cayman’s Youth
  • Celebration of Life
  • CMR Daily Buzz
  • Community Notices/Events
    • Accidents
    • Police
    • Weather
  • Consumer Protection
    • Scammers
    • COVID-19
    • What would you do?
  • Court Cases
    • Civil
    • Criminal
  • Election 2021
  • Entertainment
    • Events
    • Music
  • Events
  • Family
    • Education
    • Fury Friends
  • Government
    • Road Closures
  • Investigative Reports
  • Legal Notices
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Health
    • Medical Experts
  • Live Show
  • News Roundup
  • Opinions
    • Polls
    • Cartoons
  • Politics
    • Parliament
  • Regional News
  • Rumor Has It
  • Science
  • Social Media Happenings
    • Jackass of the Day!
    • Lost & Found
  • Sports
  • Tech News
  • The Cold Hard Truth
  • Weird & Unusual News
  • World News
  • Sponsored Content

Copyright © 2023 CMR Cayman's Premier News Source - All Rights Reserved