I refer to the complaint from the Overseas Minister and read same with great interest. He is apparently upset at the Caymanians’ negative comments regarding the events happening in the Islands.
The British do not invest in these Islands and only use the Island and I find his comments upsetting. It is time to call a spade a spade and clearly state that the problems lie at the feet of his own people who have taken over our Islands. The bad judgment of those who have been sent here to govern has made us even more disgruntled. Of course the Caymanians are negative; can you blame them? Let me highlight some of the reasons:
Can any island withstand the likes of the former Governor Stuart Jack? Has Britain paid back the money he wasted?
Most of The British come here as ordinary working class persons, who could not make it in England (not members of the elite) and mint money. They do not integrate with the local people, and treat us like second class citizens.
The law firms do not hire local attorneys and when they do they are downright insulting.
It is pathetic to see them lauding it over all – they love being big fish in a small pond.
The overseas office permits the judiciary to continue without transparency.
The Legal Department is an extra parish of Jamaica, and can’t win a case.
Police officers sent out here from Britain to clean up crime spend four days out of seven on the beach relaxing and carousing. They are thrust on us by the British, and no one apologises to the people.
Chief Justice not asked to account for or explain badly behaved members of the Judiciary, who indulge in excesses in their social life; or the appointment of officers from abroad over Caymanians: (i.e. secretaries etc.) while governors appointed by England do nothing.
Recently three alleged murderers convicted by a judge. Court of Appeal lets them go, without even ordering a retrial. Has Governor asked for a report in view of the crime rate?
The laughable rate of convictions giving the Island a very bad image – nothing done about it by the Governor.
These complaints land right at the feet of the British appointed representative. Caymanians can’t get work and the local professionals are forced to go into businesses on their own. Can you wonder why we are disgruntled? If Britain needs money, then it must earn it itself, not tell us to curtail our justifiable complaints. Why not talk to their own to change their attitude. India kicked out the British and went through hell, but today it is so supreme that it is considered a mighty power.
We need investment, but we also need our country back and our dignity and voice. It is upsetting when someone abroad, tells us not to speak out. This is our land and we need to be happy. Is freedom of expression only for the UK?
Ezmie Smith
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It is unfortunate that, in order to make her point, the writer has employed a number of xenophobic, racist caricatures. I am disappointed that someone with the community standing that Mrs. Bodden has would stoop so low. I invite her to consider that such polarized comments do little to further dialogue. They only promote animosity.
Excellent article.
every Caymanian should check ‘AGREE on this
article, Well written and a true picture of the plight of Caymanians.
Its time to take our country back. You won’t get it back with McKeeva bush in the seat you better put Ezzard in in 2013.
Ah errrh..CDBush
so its OK for x-pats to make zenophobic comments about Caymanians but Caymanians can not?
Well its about time you people learn that Caymanians are sick and tired of your B.S. and they;’re not going to take anymore of it not from you nor this troublesome government.