Adversity is not a concept unfamiliar to the Cayman Islands. In fact, in many ways, it has been the catalyst for our success.
The financial industry rallied post 9/11, our infrastructure strengthened in the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan, and real estate boomed after the global recession in 2008.
A common desire to succeed formed the central ingredient necessary to overcome these obstacles and many more. Our response to the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception.
Some evacuated when the news of the onset of a Category 5 hurricane broke. Though many chose to remain to take their chances and some simply could not leave, no one was deprived of the right to vacate harm’s way. Our individual or collective response did little to deter the need to forge ahead.
Approximately 80% of those eligible have taken the vaccine, a strong indication of the desire to vacate harm’s way.
Some have decided not to take the vaccine and take their chances, and some simply cannot. What is indisputable is the need and shared desire to forge ahead as we have done so many times before.
The sustained closure of our borders represents a departure from the past and risks the path for the future. For the many that have nowhere else to call home, the sustained indefinite closure in effect closes their access to evacuate the storm only to leave them in harm’s way.
It is time to realign our common desire, stop the division and forge ahead.
Richard Barton
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When will they give the specifics on Proof of vaccination. I am in Texas and there is no way to get electronic verification and no plans to ever have it. The lack of communication is mind boggling.