Postal Plea for Pleasantry

Ivan did not spare the postal department, causing particularly severe damage to the Seven Mile Beach (SMB) Post Office. SMB customers are consequently now required to pick up their mail at the Airport Post Office – and, while sympathising with customers on the inconvenience to them, postal authorities are asking for a little patience while they work at resolving this situation.

“Seven Mile Beach accounted for about 22% of the post box supply on Grand Cayman, so its loss has had a significant effect on postal services and operations,” says Postmaster General Sheena Glasgow. “As that facility was in leased premises we are faced with a unique set of rebuilding challenges. The Ministry of Planning, Communications, District Administration and Information Technology is supportive of replacing the Seven Mile Beach Post Office; however, it will take some time.

“As Postmaster General, I would like to ask SMB customers to please exercise a little patience with the staff and the current mail situation. This is a stressful time for everyone in the Cayman Islands as we have all been affected by Ivan in some way, but a little common courtesy goes a long way.”

The Postmaster General assures all customers that, despite the less-than-ideal conditions, each day things are getting better. In the meantime, patrons are asked to be patient and kind to those serving them. “Postal employees are like everyone else who must go to work and try to put aside the worries about their personal situation at home for the day — some days that is more difficult to do than other days,” reiterates Ms Glasgow.