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GRAND CAYMAN

CAYMAN ISLANDS

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PAMPHLET:

1.

this

"FRAGMENTS OF PARADISE"

conservation

that

but

more

have

some of

the

It will be

be no surprise to you if I observe first

has publication

heavy a

bias; the section important,

the on

Cayman Islands

to appears been written without

and original research, any literature referred to is either outdated, or misinterpreted.

This Government was not asked to provide any input, nor to comment upon any draft pieces.

2.

3.

no

Obviously, it highlights areas of concern, but it has regard to the

of the situation realities

or the financing

of the thoroughly worthy ideas set out.

4.

You will know that Marine Park Legislation was passed in early 1986, and that comments from the public here concerning the regeneration of fish, lobster and conch are encouraging.

5.

at

But it must be said that the views of the writer of the pamphlet which paint a grim picture of the marine resources, do not appear to be based on any quantifiable data. Interalia, dredging schemes do not threaten most of the mangrove habit

reef; and there are no plans for

cruise a

ship dock Little Cayman, or if there are, they have not been communicated to the Government, nor has the Government considered them in the light of its established policies.

or

6.

The recommendations on page 119 are neither original, nor do they have the benefit of consultation with the Government or people of Cayman. Nobody doubts the good intent of them, but they are made without benefit of consideration of finance and personal resources.

7.

In conclusion, the are well aware of the the resources available. to put it bluntly.

Cayman Islands Government and people issues, and have

much, done

within We can do without armchair experts,

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