In May this year Caymanian Times considered in an editorial whether the government - and by extension the Cayman Islands - was facing down the barrel of a post-pandemic perfect storm or sea of opportunities.
According to many economists, global economies are poised for another seismic shift coming out of COVID-19 lockdown that could be as traumatically far-reaching as the downward spiral triggered by the pandemic.
Pioneer, entrepreneur, visionary, leader, and advocate are just some of the words that can be used to describe Mr. Keith Parker Tibbetts Jr. And throughout his life, he has lived up to each one of them.
No sooner than the leadership of each country brings the COVID-19 pandemic under control with successful vaccination programs, the same leadership will have to brainstorm and seek counsel for urgent action steps to restore the health of their respective economies.
Cayman is just a few days away from the deadline of 9th June – the last day on which people here can get their first dose, to be in time to get their second dose before the ultimate expiry of the vaccine on 30th June.
As we continue to evolve, Caymanian Times is introducing a new feature to our line-up of content tailored to the interests of our varied audience.
As Cayman prepares to safely and gradually reopen its economy with much attention on reviving the tourism sector, there’s no question that we are entering a period of ‘a new normal’.
We will celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday May 9th, and as we take a pause from our busy schedules of Government Press Briefing, education and job seeking, we wish to say a heartfelt Thank You to all Mothers.
The hot sunshine serves as an ever-present reminder that life in the tropics comes with the annual threat of tropical storms and hurricanes.
While many around the world, particularly those in poorer countries, are desperate for vaccines to help stop the ravages of Covid decimating their populations, the Cayman Islands are in the unbelievably fortunate position to have sufficient vaccines for its population.