Housing, cost of living dominate Cayman Islands forums

The recent candidates' forum in the Cayman Islands highlighted the critical issues of cost of living, housing, and immigration, as candidates from the Caymanian Community Party, People’s Progressive Movement, and the Cayman Islands National Party presented their priorities. Kenneth Bryan emphasized that immigration affects employment opportunities and housing costs, stating it is interconnected with other societal issues. Anthony Ramoon and Carmen McField also stressed the need for affordable living conditions and better education, with McField noting environmental sustainability as an important goal. In a separate forum for the West Bay South constituency, incumbent André Ebanks and challenger Sterling Dwayne Ebanks identified similar priorities, with Ebanks proposing tax reforms to lower the cost of living and enhance access to housing. Ebanks aimed for a more inclusive economy, while Dwayne Ebanks focused on immediate environmental concerns related to waste management. Overall, the forums underscored a consensus among candidates on the importance of addressing socioeconomic challenges in the Cayman Islands.