We have had a lot going on in Cayman in 2023: a dramatic political shuffle of leadership, road/traffic changes, increased tourism arrivals and new airline routes, a new school for our youth, new hotels on the horizon, an influx of new residents, and even a new governor. Cayman continues to thrive, grow and adapt to change. While we are obviously in real estate, we regard the immense growth and development with caution - it’s too much in our eyes. Cayman has an attraction to it unmatched by many islands: we are safe, secure, close to the US, offer an affluent lifestyle, our dining and entertainment scenes are top-notch, and living and working here is pretty easy. That draw has increased demand but we would prefer to see Cayman slow down the progress train. It may sound hypocritical given our industry, but we are Caymanians with a deep love for our country and want to preserve what we can.