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Ousted premier seeks return to power in Cayman

A former Cayman Islands premier who faces 11 criminal charges and was ousted from leadership last year went into Wednesday's general elections with an outside chance of returning to power in the British Overseas Territory. Full story

Tax Haven Hypocrisy!

   President Obama's Treasury Secretary nominee Jack Lew has almost $60,000 stored away in the Cayman Islands. Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Manhattan Institute senior fellow; and CNBC Contributors James Pethokoukis and Dan Greenhaus, share their opinions.

Senate: Lew on Cayman Island Investments

   Jack Lew explains why he took advantage of an investment opportunity in the Cayman Islands, and responds to whether he made money and paid taxes on the investments.

Cayman Islands governor appoints new premier

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (Reuters) - The Cayman Islands' governor appointed Deputy Premier Julianna O'Connor-Connolly as premier of the British Caribbean territory on Wednesday, refusing a request by the ousted premier to dissolve parliament and call early elections. Full story

Embattled Cayman Islands premier ousted in no-confidence vote

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (Reuters) - Lawmakers in the Cayman Islands passed a vote of no confidence on Tuesday ousting embattled Premier McKeeva Bush from office one week after he was arrested on suspicion of corruption. Full story

Cayman Islands' ruling party fails to reach consensus to oust premier

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (Reuters) - Members of the Cayman Islands' ruling party failed to reach a consensus on Monday to oust Premier McKeeva Bush, who was arrested last week on suspicion of corruption, a party official said. Full story

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  Former President Bush to speak at Cayman investment forum days before election

Rachel Maddow contrasts the hard work former President Bill Clinton is putting in on the campaign trail for President Obama's reelection with the paid speaking appearance at a Cayman Islands investment forum by former President George w. Bush.

  Bush heads to Caymans, endorses investment

Former President George W. Bush is heading to the Cayman Islands to give a speech supporting investment on the islands. Rev. Al Sharpton explains why that’s the kind of attention the Romney campaign would rather avoid.

  Romney returns only raise more questions

Footage from 2010 of Paul Ryan calling the Cayman Islands “the place you hide your money” might be the next shovel-full of dirt on the Romney campaign. Michelle Cottle from Newsweek/The Daily Beast and Dana Milbank from the Washington Post weigh in and seek to answer: can Mitt sell this to the publi

  'The magical Mitt-stery tour hits Ohio'

Despite the attempts by the Romney campaign to put Friday's tax returns release in its rearview, President Barack Obama is bringing them back to the fore. The NOW w/ Alex Wagner panel discusses Romney, Ryan, and returns as the GOP ticket heads to Ohio for a three day tour.

  Romney’s yacht flies Cayman Island flag

Now We Know: Up host Chris Hayes reports on what we now know, including the news that during a party for Mitt Romney’s million dollar bundlers, his yacht was flying the Cayman Islands flag.

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New Cayman Islands Premier O'Connor-Connolly gives a news conference in George Town
New Cayman Islands Premier O'Connor-Connolly gives a news conference in George Town

New Cayman Islands Premier Julianna O'Connor-Connolly gives a news conference after being appointed to office by the governor in George Town December 19, 2012. O'Connor-Connolly, 51, succeeds McKeeva Bush, who was ousted in a no-confidence vote of the legislature on Tuesday, a week after his arrest

Police stand outside Cayman Islands' parliament building during debate of no confidence vote against Premier Bush in George Town
Police stand outside Cayman Islands' parliament building during debate of no confidence vote against Premier Bush in George Town

Police stand outside Cayman Islands' parliament building as legislators hold a special session to debate the motion of a no confidence vote against Premier McKeeva Bush, in George Town December 18, 2012. Members of parliament voted to remove Bush as the head of government in the British territory, w

Cayman Islands residents listen to parliament session debating no confidence vote against Premier Bush, in George Town
Cayman Islands residents listen to parliament session debating no confidence vote against Premier Bush, in George Town

Cayman Islands residents listen to a special session of parliament to debate the motion of a no confidence vote against Premier McKeeva Bush, in George Town December 18, 2012. Members of parliament voted to remove Bush as the head of government in the British territory, which is a major financial ce

Cayman Islands' Premier Bush talks with legislators during parliament session debating no confidence vote against him, in George Town
Cayman Islands' Premier Bush talks with legislators during parliament session debating no confidence vote against him, in George Town

Cayman Islands' Premier McKeeva Bush talks with legislators during a special session of parliament to debate the motion of a no confidence vote against him, in George Town December 18, 2012. Members of parliament voted to remove Bush as the head of government in the British territory, which is a ma