Report: Cayman Islands is owed $20M in uncollected debt
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands – The government of the Cayman Islands claims more than $20 million in uncollected debt, the majority for overseas medical expenses.
Public documents show the British territory is owed more than $15 million for medical procedures paid to those who could not receive required treatment on the island.
The government also has $2 million in unpaid garbage fees and $1.6 million in unpaid travel taxes.
The information is based on statistics from December and was released this week as part of a freedom of information request filed by a local resident.
The island approved its freedom of information act in 2007, and it became applicable in 2009.
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