Cayman Islands: Activists plan to protest in front of the Legislative Assembly in George Town, Grand Cayman, 1300 Dec. 11

Event

Activists condemning violence against women will protest in front of the Legislative Assembly in George Town, Grand Caymen, beginning 1300 on Dec. 10. The event is scheduled to last for two hours. The purpose of the demonstration is to demand that Speaker McKeeva Bush resign after he admitted to assaulting a woman in February. Event organizers are urging participants to register in advance in order to comply with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) guidelines, which limit public gatherings to 500 people. Attendees are urged to remain peaceful during the demonstration.

Police will likely deploy to monitor the demonstration. Localized business and transport disruptions are likely in the area surrounding the protest site.

Advice

Avoid the protest as a standard security precaution. Heed the instructions of authorities and security officials. Allow additional time to reach destinations if transiting near the Legislative Assembly.