The Cayman Islands Government is considering whether it would be
beneficial to adopt Daylight Savings Time (DST) – the
practice of adjusting clocks one hour forward during the longer
summer months, and back again in the fall – and is inviting
the public to give their views on the subject.
'The move to DST has potential benefits for the traditional
pillars of our economy – tourism and financial services',
said Minister of Commerce Wayne Panton.
For tourism, he noted that DST would increase the time that
cruise ships are in port; stimulate shopping and dining
experiences; and make it easier for some visitors to adapt to local
time.
For financial services, he said the move would put Cayman more
in sync with its large client base in New York; and eliminate some
discrepancies in travel schedules, which will simplify business
travel.
