(CNS): Jude Scott, who was appointed chairman of Cayman Airlines’ board less than a year ago, has resigned over a standoff with the Ministry of Tourism and Transport, CNS sources said. problem. The ministry confirmed Scott’s resignation on Wednesday but gave no details. CNS reached out earlier this week after learning of Scott’s resignation, but said it did not want to comment at this time. But others close to the situation said he had submitted a “bitter letter of resignation” criticizing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
CNS understands that Scott has expressed concern about the airline’s strategic direction coming out of the Ministry of Tourism and a potential deal with Jamaica on air transport sharing, among other issues. CNS has made a FOI request for a letter and related records regarding the resignation and the conflicting views of the Chair and the Ministry that caused the resignation.
The tourism ministry said it “regrettably accepted” Scott’s resignation and said Vice Chairman John-Paul Clark would serve as acting chair until a new chairman was appointed.
Former Cayman Airlines pilot and current CAL Director Chris Bergstrom, who is believed to have traveled with Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan on a recent trip to Jamaica, will head the board.
In his official response to Scott’s resignation, Bryan said: I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Scott for his leadership and guidance during his tenure and wish him every success in the future. ”
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