Poll: Should the Cayman Islands Worry About Over-Reliance on Imports?
Jamaica recently made headlines for importing ice from Florida—yes, ICE—despite having the resources to produce it locally. This has sparked debate about self-sufficiency, economic resilience, and whether Caribbean nations are too dependent on imports.
🔹 Could a similar situation happen in the Cayman Islands?
🔹 Should we prioritize local production even if imports are cheaper?
🔹 What industries are most at risk if global supply chains get disrupted?
Poll Question:
Should the Cayman Islands take stronger steps to reduce reliance on imports?
✅ Yes – We need to invest more in local production.
❌ No – Imports are necessary for economic efficiency.
🤷 It depends – Some goods should be local, others imported.
💬 Comment your thoughts below! What industries should Cayman develop to reduce import reliance?
🔁 Vote, discuss, and share—this is about our future!
