Topic: utilities

In a series of stories, journalist James Whittaker takes a look at how population growth affects every aspect of infrastructure in the Cayman Islands.

What set aside Cayman from its Caribbean neighbors (indeed from most nations and territories) was this spirit of togetherness, this public/private inseparability, this “all-in-this-little-lifeboat-together” mentality. With the passage of time, however, we fear the dynamic that made Cayman great, indeed exceptional, is not just dissipating but is in danger of disappearing.

Residential water rates have been dropping along with energy costs, with energy charges on water bills from both the Water Authority and Cayman Water reduced by 30 percent over the past year.