Government will tackle the problem that led to the recent flooding at Savannah, Minister Charles Clifford told the Legislative Assembly.
It had been decided that the Savannah Gully presented a problem and that something had to be done, Mr. Clifford said as he made his contribution to the debate on the Throne Speech and Budget Address on Monday.
Suggestions such as a seawall or a culvert under the road had been made. But they had to make sure that in solving the problem, they did not create another one elsewhere, he said.
They are going to address the issue of crime and knew that illegal drugs and weapons are a problem.
The primary fight against those had to be fought at the country’s borders and the setting up of a proper coast guard was something they were determined to do, he told the House.
Tourism Minister Mr. Clifford said the hotel and condominium room stock was building up and the Ritz-Carlton would soon be opening.
And when other rooms were brought on line it would be made sure they were up to the required standard, he said.
It was hoped to get the George Town dock back in operation by Friday, although the weather was unpredictable, he said.
Berthing facilities were being actively pursued and would allow passengers to spend more time ashore, he told the House.
Cayman was one of the few places in the Western Caribbean that did not have berthing facilities, he added.
There are positive signs of improvement with Cayman Airways. Costs are being monitored, revenue pursued and he is cautiously optimistic about the future, he said.
It remained to be seen what impact Spirit Airline operating a service in and out of here would have, but Cayman could not run from competition, he said.
The redevelopment of the airport is being embarked upon but it would have to remain operational throughout the redevelopment, he told the House.
Mr. Clifford said he did not like the Jamaica versus Cayman situation that appeared to be developing.
He felt that everyone had a responsibility not to add fuel to the fire.
Cayman has always been close to Jamaica and the peoples have worked and socialised together.
Every country had the right to protect its national security – including through immigration policies – and Cayman had that right too, he said.
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