More famous for its idyllic sun-drenched beaches and heavenly weather, the Cayman Islands witnessed a fast and furious brush against the elements when we were faced with the tail of Hurricane Michelle over the weekend.

Many businesses on the George Town waterfront suffered the brunt of damage and the main harbour front road and other main roads were closed off to the public. For the most part, residents and businesses located away from the beach front, did not experience more than unsettled weather conditions.

However, already residents and business people alike are pulling together in a true Cayman-style unified manner to help clean up the Island and repair damaged property.

Some of the attached photos show the devastation incurred by the local community, but we are all very confident that Cayman will be back on its feet again shortly and open for business.