The government in Cayman Islands has announced that having continually monitored the rate of infection in other countries, particularly in the US where the pandemic is still widespread, Cabinet has taken the decision to extend the Islands border closure for an additional 30 days, until October 1, 2020.
During this time, repatriation flights by Cayman Airways will continue to operate on an ad hoc basis and the air bridge between the UK and the Cayman Islands will also remain open.
The Governor?s office has confirmed that a British Airways flight will leave the Cayman Islands for London, Gatwick on August 28, which is mainly for students and their parents. The Governor?s Office is also in advanced discussions with British Airways to introduce a regular fortnightly service to London, Gatwick.
Cayman Airways is also providing a series of repatriation flights to Miami, USA; Kingston, Jamaica and Le Ceiba, Honduras which are scheduled to depart the Cayman Islands on: Miami, USA: September 1, 4, 11, 18 and 25; Kingston, Jamaica: September 2, 16 and 30 and Le Ceiba, Honduras: August 19 and September 23.
Referencing the extension of the Islands border closure, Hon Moses Kirkconnell, minister for tourism, stated: ?From the outset of the pandemic the government has placed the highest priority on public health and safety and we are approaching the reopening of the Islands borders with the same degree of due care and attention. It is unfortunate that this decision had to be taken but we believe it is the most prudent thing to do given the environment beyond our shores.?
The Cayman Islands government is aware that some airline website are offering flights to the Cayman Islands and accepting future bookings. The public is reminded that while the Cayman Islands borders remain closed, approval has not been granted for the operation of any commercial flights.
