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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Why the continued friction regarding visas?

Tuesday,  November  22, 2005

Dear Sir,

I fail to understand why there is continued friction regarding the visa topic! It is a fact that we are a small country. It is a fact that other nationalities have to obtain visas to travel here. And it is a fact that with the increased violence and crime in Jamaica, even the “legal” Jamaicans resident in Cayman are happy to see measures taken to stem the flow of potential criminals and other undesirables into Cayman from Jamaica.

I have travelled to many other countries and have had to apply for an entry visa for numerous trips. So what? It is a process deemed necessary for the total protection of the country and its citizens.

While it is true that in years past, Jamaica provided many services for Caymanians and had close ties to this island, it is also true that Cayman provides many opportunities for Jamaicans here.

The fact that we now find it necessary to put in place measures of screening and protection should hardly be cause for concern to anyone, except perhaps those who don’t qualify. Change happens and is critical to any process. Accept it and move on.

S. Bodden

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