50 years ago: Kirkconnell wins by-election, CUC staff pay rise, telco rate increase
The top article in the 12 Feb. 1976 issue of the Caymanian Compass was on a by-election which Captain Charles Kirkconnell won by 10 votes. It was one of the closet elections in the history of the Cayman Islands at the time.
Captain Kirkconnell pledged to give his salary to the needy and aged, the old people’s home and other charitable institutions. He also said, “I will do everything in my power to reopen the airport in Little Cayman. The poor residents of Little Cayman, without an airstrip, can’t afford to come to the Brac by boat to buy supplies.” He also declared: “It’s time now for the Legislative Assembly to get it out of the way once and for all.” For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Feb 14, 2026 12:06 PM