Security cameras will be going up around Grand Cayman during the next several weeks, with installations taking place on almost a daily basis, government officials in charge of the project said.  

The security camera coverage will reach at least some areas in all five districts of Cayman’s largest island. Portfolio of Internal and External Affairs managers are shooting for completion of the installation and testing by August of September.  

More than 160 security cameras will be going up at 60 different locations around Grand Cayman, according to officials with the government Portfolio of Internal and External Affairs.  

A second phase for the security cameras, that will include the remainder of the Grand Cayman surveillance locations and some in Cayman Brac, will be bid out later this year.  

The installation process has been delayed months from its initial planned start date of March, but Mr. Eric Bush has said the cameras should start working once they are installed at their respective locations.  

The security cameras will only monitor public areas and will not be allowed to be used on private property, Mr. Bush said. Many properties, including Grand Cayman businesses, already have their own private surveillance security systems which are utilized by police to assist in the investigation of crime.