CNS introduces Community Forum
(CNS): We’re trying something new. Over the last few months since the COVID-19 lockdown began, CNS, like other media houses and GIS, has been inundated with questions about what is going on, what’s allowed and what’s not, as well as discussion points about what should be allowed and the current state of affairs. But, sadly, it’s not possible to bring all of those questions up in the press briefing and many have been covered previously.
So, in order to help people get answers or to see if their question has already been answered, CNS is introducing a Community Forum. If we know the answer we will provide it and in some cases we might try to find the answer, but the Forum will, hopefully, also tap into a huge resource — the community.
The Forum is located on CNS Local Life here
While the pandemic and the resulting lockdown is the topic on most people’s mind right now, the Forum is not confined to this; members of the public can open up topics in any subject area, and the Forum will, hopefully, last well beyond the current crisis.
We have no idea if this will catch on or what unexpected issues will emerge, but we do hope that it will become a useful resource for those living here in the Cayman Islands, people wanting to visit or just interested in what goes on here.
You do not need to register or login to view the Forum or any of the topics, but to participate it is necessary to register. The minimum required for registration is a username, which could be your real name, the name of your business or a pseudonym, and an email address.
All topics have to be approved by the CNS editor. I’ve decided at this point not to set a word limit but please keep it as short as possible and to the point. Rants and waffle will be deleted.
Comments and suggestions regarding the CNS Community Forum are welcome using the comment section below.
The Forum is located on CNS Local Life here
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Has the government given any recent thought or action towards the legalization of cannabis in the Cayman Islands? It would immediately create local jobs for Caymanians and add a diversifying industry to the economy.
Interesting idea.
Here are some questions
Why has government not permitted Health City to start doing antibody testing? If you call Health City they say that they have the equipment and the test kits and are ready to start testing, but have not been authorised to do so. The test would provided a great deal of additional information so why the delay?
Why are we still not anything close to the number of PCR tests required to eradicate the virus? The number of tests increased a few weeks ago but then flatlined. What is government doing to increase the number of PCR tests?
Dear CNS
Thank you for asking the panel pertinent questions on “The VIEW TOO” as we call the panel of Alden/Gov/John John.
Remember that since so many Caymanians work for Government is the reason the public is so compliant and quiet about everything. People will have to become desperate before they demand that some of these silly restrictions be lifted. It is crazy that people were allowed to go back to their homes that proved positive and yet fishing was not allowed. People depend on fishing for helping their food budget and some fish for a living.
Thanks CNS for asking the tough questions.
Could you please ask about when we on GC can visit our relatives on LC? Locking down for two weeks before crossing over is stupid. Not working for two weeks? Crazy. Open up now or people might riot for change. Tell Dr. Lee that at the rate he is testing that testing will go on for 2090! The virus is out. Let it go. The world was not shut down in previous pandemics. We want to work. Hunger is worse than any pandemic. Open the islands now!!!!!
Is US mail getting down there yet?
Well done Nicky and Wendy! Only reporters/news service worth their salt! Well done!
(CNS: Slight edit there)
Thank you CNS. My point is that when the WHO say it is incredibly rare for asymptomatic persons to spread the virus and Cayman has not had a symptomatic person for months why have any internal lock-down at all?
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/08/asymptomatic-coronavirus-patients-arent-spreading-new-infections-who-says.html
CNS: If you want to start a conversation, you have to go to the Form and register. See the link at the end of the article.
The person at WHO who made that statement retracted it.
Good luck CNS. It will be ‘fascinating’ to see if the public are able to remain factual and helpful. I hope for the best. And for advertiser support for your initiative (its going to be a lot of work monitoring the dialogue, good luck again).
I just (still) want to know where the free washable masks are that were bought privately for everyone on all 3 islands and were being distributed by the police who would be visiting every household. Yet a month later still no sign of police with masks where I live in BT or Countryside or on the streets. Are they being hoarded, or all handed out to GT and West Bay? Been asking for weeks haven’t got anywhere. Haven’t seen any politicians either. Beginning to question what we are being told.
List of where to find proficient Level 3 and 4 auto service technicians for European makes
If there were any here, they probably have escaped.
CNS are bravely attempting to fill the void of what the Government should be providing. Information.
CI Government is notorious for lack of transparency.
This well-meaning initiative will probably descend into a shit show and a nightmare for CNS to maintain, but kudos for trying.
CNS: LOL! You may be right, but you never know. It’s worth a try.
CNS is very brave. They always ask the Corona Virus Panel at the Press Briefing some of the toughest questions that we, the listening public are too shy to ask . Kudos to them for standing up for the people
Well done. This is a great idea and fills a big informational void.
One of the first threads should be identifying a list of other much-needed public/private service/product voids that nimble local entrepreneurs can work to fill or hold Ministers to task to remedy (could be quite a long list).
Things we’d like to see:
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– reliable and timely private grocery/errand delivery service (esp critical for those home quarantining)
– international air mail subcontractor
– Miami/London (EU Air Bridge) air freight consolidator and logistics competition
– Better Business Bureau or other Consumer Advocacy and Vendor Ratings service
– list of home contractors – painters, carpenters, tile-layers, carpet, wallpaper, kitchen/bathroom
– list of babysitters, cleaners, helpers
Please add yours…
Err, a list with every Tom, Dick & Harry Cowboy contractors, of which half don’t have properly trained/qualified personnel let alone a business licence?
The list needs ratings and all those under 3/5 stars get kicked off the list.
The paying public need to know how to make an educated choice since we don’t have an independent, impartial Better Business Bureau. And please don’t mention the Chamber of Commerce jokers & back scratchers, free drink-ups club.