A Message of Unity and Hope by Joseph “Joey” Hew

A Message of Unity and Hope

The election is over and the outcome shows that the PPM with 7, won the largest number of seats of all the parties; the CINP 4, TCCP 4, and the independents 4. Negotiations have once more chosen the government and not the will of the people. Sadly the country may find itself in the same position it was in after the 2021 elections with a marriage of convenience comprised of several mismatched partners.

Nevertheless, while the results were not what we had hoped for, I stand here with a heart full of gratitude—gratitude for every single person who believed in our vision, who knocked on doors, made calls, and gave their best effort to move our shared dream forward. Gratitude for the thousands of Caymanians who elected seven members of our team to Parliament. Gratitude for the members of our team who gave it their all but who were not successful on this occasion and remain part of the PPM family.

Change is not an event—it is a process, and each of you has played a vital role in that process.

To our opponents, congratulations on your victory. I hope that you will govern with integrity, wisdom, and a commitment to the values that unite us as a nation. We may have been divided in this contest, but the challenges ahead—building a stronger economy, ensuring equality, and safeguarding our future—demand that we work together.

There will always be another fight, another cause, another day for us to rise. Let this moment remind us that democracy is powerful because it empowers each voice, each vote. And though we may have different ideas, our shared goal remains the same: a brighter, more inclusive future for everyone.

As I return to the role of Leader of the Opposition, I promise you this: I will not stop fighting for the principles we believe in. You have my unwavering commitment that I will continue to serve, advocate, and champion the causes that brought us together in the first place.

Thank you to my team for making me proud. Thank you to the electorate for making me hopeful, and for making me believe in the power of community. Let us move forward with resilience, determination, and above all, unity.

With gratitude and hope,

Joseph “Joey” Hew Political Leader of the PPM Member for George Town North