This week is crucial for The Cayman Islands as the government is set to unveil its COVID-19 economic recovery plan.
PREVENTION, CONTROL AND SUPPRESSION OF COVID-19 REGULATIONS, 2020
During Thursday’s debate on vital new amendments to help people deal with the restrictions brought about by the Covid-19 corona virus pandemic, Arden McLean, Leader of the Opposition, said now was the time to reset the clock when it came to giving Caymanians employment opportunities.
Stay positive: Despite tougher measures, please try and remain positive and retain hope. We are in the fortunate position of being able to watch from afar countries who are ahead of us – we can learn from them as they gradually re-open their economies.
Premier of the Cayman Islands, Hon. Alden McLaughlin, says he is “really, really worried” about the risks of an escalation in the spread of COVID-19 in the territory.
“It’s almost like everyone is in jail in their own country.” Sombre words from the Cayman Islands Hon. Minister for Health, Dwayne Seymour.
How best to navigate the Cayman Islands out of a period of lockdown with alternating hard and soft curfews back into an open and thriving economy is the next big challenge on the Government’s to-do list.