Moses Kirkconnell wants a better life for the Sister Islands.
There should be more jobs available on Cayman Brac and Little Cayman so the youngsters raised and taught there don’t have to go off island in pursuit of a career and livelihood.
While we complain about high prices in Grand Cayman, those who live in the Sister Islands pay much more for a loaf of bread, a jar of peanut butter, electricity and a gallon of gasoline for their vehicles.
Cayman Brac saw last year that it can indeed handle an influx of people when it became a place of refuge for people fleeing Grand Cayman because of Hurricane Ivan.
Mr. Kirkconnell reports that many of those who sought shelter there for a lengthy period of time were pleased with what the Brac had to offer in the way of hospitality and education. Many, he said, would move to the Brac if there was a means of gainful employment.
His desire for a larger Sister Islands population is understandable.
But with progress comes pain.
Not too long ago in recent memory Grand Cayman was an idyllic place to live, work and play.
Traffic was at a minimum.
Those who lived outside of George Town scheduled their trips into town around the cruise ship schedule so as not to get caught up in the crowds of people.
And just about everyone knew each other.
Don’t get us wrong. Grand Cayman is still a wonderful place to live, work and play.
But we all have to admit that traffic is horrendous, especially in the mornings and late afternoons as people trek into George Town to work and shop and then leave again before nightfall.
There are a lot more unfamiliar faces, especially at retail establishments in George Town and throughout the island.
And days when more than two cruise ships are in the harbour, there are thousands of people downtown making it nearly impossible for those who live here to conduct commerce.
Your desires for the Sister Islands are admirable, Mr. Kirkconnell.
Just be careful what you wish for and how you go about making those wishes comes true.
Everything has a price – and not necessarily monetary – even if it means lower prices for those who live, work and play on the Sister Islands.
Any plans to boost the population and create more jobs should be well thought out.
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