50 years ago: ‘Deplorable’ roads; Norberg Thompson’s new subdivision
The editorial in the 13 Nov. 1975 edition of The Caymanian Compass did not mince words. It started with “Deplorable is the only adequate description” of the state of roads in George Town and Red Bay. It added, “In a year when over a million dollars was budgeted for a sophisticated road programme, it is somewhat ironic that the most frequently used roads should have potholes so numerous and so deep that driving conditions were poor …” Noting that although the “proper authority” had been repairing potholes, the expectation was that would only help until the next rain “at best”. Another issue was the lack of proper drainage, with the editorial suggesting that money and effort spent on fixing potholes could be better used to accomplish “something of lasting value” to alleviate road conditions in Cayman. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Nov 21, 2025 02:58 PM