50 years ago: CUC surprise; bank results; robbery; hospital fees; and straying cows
The top article on the front page of the 8 Jan. 1976 Caymanian Compass was on a surprise enclosure in Caribbean Utilities Company bills. A letter had been enclosed in some of the envelopes, which was unsigned, on plain paper, and explained rising fuel costs, closing with the sentence: “That’s why we’ve had to adjust your rates.” As CUC had not gained approval for an increase in rates, people sought an explanation. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Jan 11, 2026 04:13 PM