More Cubans pass through Cayman
Wednesday, January 4, 2006
Wednesday, January 4, 2006
The recent increase in Cubans moving through the Cayman Islands on their way to various destinations continues. A boat with nine Cubans on board, eight men and one woman, came into East End waters on 30 December, but only one person -- the sole woman -- got off the boat, which continued its journey unassisted.
The woman had indicated that she did not wish to continue the voyage.
Immigration officials said they were processing the woman in accordance with international conventions.
More than two dozen Cubans reached the Cayman Islands over Christmas, most landed on Cayman Brac and were later transported to Grand Cayman where they are being held in various locations around the Island.
Ten Cubans considered to be economic migrants were deported on 26 December although there are still several others here still waiting on their fate. According to recent reports to Cayman Net News several of the most recent refugees to arrive are members of a well known anti-Castro organisation and are seeking political asylum.
The US Coast Guard recently reported that more than 2600 Cubans set to sea during 2005 seeking a better life in the United States and other destinations.
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