LOCAL COMMENTARY
An impressive performance all round
By Enna McField
Friday, May 20, 2005
I personally was impressed by the turnout of young voters in the recent
Elections. It made me appreciate all the effort and work that I put in my
recent articles, may have paid-off. It is almost as if my readers listened to
my opinion, and they went to the poll and voiced their opinion on the
Government they wanted.
I was really impressed by the people of the Cayman Islands exercising the
right to vote.
They went out and made the effort and made changes. I would like to
congratulate all candidates on their campaign and hard work; they all did a
terrific job. I would have to say this election was the most enthusiastic,
energetic and breath-taking event right to the end.
I would like to congratulate the members of the People’s Progressive
Movement too. I was impressed with the presentation of their platform and
their guest speakers. It is obvious that they made a tremendous impression on
the people otherwise the voters would not have elected them to office.
The best part of the Election was the anticipation, as the anxious voters
and supporters awaited the results. It was an accomplishment and a victory for
East End, North Side, Bodden Town and George Town. I consider that was a good
thing, a victory for all Caymanians.
The young and the old actually made a real change and supported the change
till the end of the election. It was a fabulous time to enjoy hearing the
crowd cheer ecstatically as the final box was counted and results were read
out in George Town.
I am just very grateful for the turnout on Election Day, because a lot more
young voters made the effort to use the ballot, even if the percentage was
marginally less than the last election.
There are high expectations for the coming months, and high hopes of a new
direction for the Cayman Islands. I strongly believe that they will keep to
the promises they made during their campaign, and I personally will hold them
to it.
But I would like to remind the new government that they will not only be
representing their district but the entire Cayman Islands. Now is the time to
start the healing process of division of the people.
My trust is in the new government. Let us give them the opportunity we gave
the last government and see where it takes us.
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