Michael Myles for Prospect

It is hard to believe that it has been one year since being sworn in as your Prospect MP and as the Minister for Caymanian Employment and Immigration. What a fantastic year it has been. I am proud of the work that has been done and there is plenty more work to do! Thank you to our Prospect District Council and Prospect Constituency Office for being the much needed connection between our community and our goals. Thank you to our CINP team, there are so many people behind the scenes that support and make our party possible. It has been an honor to share the journey of this first year with .gts , .cbwlc and .wbw . And I am proud that together with our NCFC colleagues and all members of Parliament we are changing business as usual and working in for Caymanians. I will continue to strive to make the CINP Difference by creating results that matter for Caymanians.

Good morning Prospect residents,

We want to keep you clearly informed on the situation following the landfill fire on 16 April.

🔎 Current Status
•⁠ ⁠The incident remains a major fire event, with emergency teams actively responding
•⁠ ⁠Air quality readings are currently good across surrounding communities
•⁠ ⁠Welfare checks have been completed and N95 masks distributed
•⁠ ⁠Esterley Tibbetts Highway is open with no traffic disruptions
•⁠ ⁠A full reassessment is underway today to determine next steps

🚒 Government & Emergency Response
The Government is working closely with the Cayman Islands Fire Service, Department of Environmental Health, RCIPS, and Hazard Management teams.

Fire crews continue containment efforts, while environmental teams are covering landfill areas to reduce flare-ups and smoke.

⚠️ We Understand the Urgency
Landfill fires are not just an inconvenience—they impact health, safety, and quality of life.

For over 40 years, tens of millions have been spent without delivering a lasting solution. That is not acceptable—and we will not repeat those mistakes.

🔧 What Happens Next

Immediate Actions
•⁠ ⁠Increased fire prevention measures (more frequent covering of waste)
•⁠ ⁠Continued air quality and community safety monitoring
•⁠ ⁠Ongoing emergency response coordination

Mid-Term Plan (Funded)
•⁠ ⁠Development of a modern, fully-lined landfill at the current site
•⁠ ⁠$6 million allocated to improve safety and environmental standards
•⁠ ⁠Expansion of recycling and waste diversion programmes
•⁠ ⁠Capacity to manage waste safely for the next decade

Long-Term Plan
•⁠ ⁠A sustainable, modern waste management system
•⁠ ⁠A practical, cost-effective solution built for future generations

💬 Our Commitment
This is not just about putting out a fire—
it is about solving a national issue the right way, once and for all.

We will continue to keep you updated.

Wrapping up women’s month with our women’s health seminar. There is so much unseen work that women do and often at the cost of taking care of your health. I’d encourage any women who can relate to come out TONIGHT and find out a few easy places to start taking control of your health again.