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Caybrew Tour 2008-07-07 00:07:06 This past Friday, a group of us (expatriates living on the island) had the pleasure of touring the Caybrew plant in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
Working In Cayman Islands - Part 3 2008-07-06 22:51:16 With my documents all in order, I was ready to get to board my flight from South Africa to George Town, CaymanIslands
. As a word of advice to those of you that may be coming to the Cayman Islands
as an expatriate, these are some of the things that you should have before you land on the island:
Working In Cayman Islands - Part 2 2008-07-04 11:43:01 Once I had accepted the “dream” job in the CaymanIslands
, the next step was for me to complete the required immigration forms for my work permit application. The Cayman immigration office (like any other in the world) is very particular about the how the application forms are completed and that all the required supporting [...] Read more:Cayman Islands
Working In Cayman Islands - Part 1 2008-07-03 20:08:13 Before barely a year ago, the only thing that I knew about the CaymanIslands
was that it was supposed to be some dodgy place in the Caribbean where corrupt politicians and business men, druglords and gangsters all hid their ill-gotten gains. Read more:Cayman Islands
Smith’s Cove Beach 2008-07-01 15:34:11 Smith’s Cove is a public beach, which is located south of George Town in South Sound, Cayman Islands is a beautiful sandy white beach. It is literally about 200 metres from the famous Grand Old House. The turquoise waters are protected by coral reefs and limestone formations. The sea is very clear and a variety [...] Read more:Beach
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Jazz Nights At Cohiba Lounge 2008-07-01 13:53:22 If you are into jazz and a good cigar, then there is no better place to spend an evening on a Thursday and a Saturday night than Cohiba Lounge on West Bay Road in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Cohiba Lounge has an extensive range of Cuban cigars to suit every taste and you can also [...]
Try This Local Restaurant In Cayman Islands 2008-06-30 21:09:58 Champion House II is situated on Eastern Avenue, George Town, Grand Cayman
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. The restaurant was opened in 1988 and has become a popular restaurant for locals, expatriates and tourists. I always say a sign of a good Chinese restaurant is when it is always full of Chinese; going by the same argument Champion [...] Read more:Local
Caribbean Melting Pot 2008-06-13 14:54:53 What fascinates me about the Cayman Islands, especially Grand Cayman is the fact that there are about 101 different nationalities living on the island with an estimated population of about 55,000. Now, there is no way that I can verify that figure of 101, except that I have heard it mentioned many times by different [...] Read more:Caribbean
Welcome To Cayman Islands 2007-11-21 18:40:22 Welcome to my CaymanIslands
blog. I am creating this blog to journalize my experience of living and working in the Cayman Islands
. I believe that it is a once in a life time opportunity to experience island life in the Caribbean, while at the same time expanding my professional experience in one of the [...] Read more:Welcome
Forming a Company In Cayman Islands 2008-07-21 20:22:17 When I tell my friends that I am now living and working in the CaymanIslands
, many of them inevitably ask how easy it is to form a company in this tax-free haven. I got tired of explaining the whole company formation thing so I decided to blog about it and then refer them to this blog. Read more:Cayman Islands
Golf At North Sound Club 2008-07-21 20:07:41 As an avid golf fan, I was quite disappointed by the fact that the Cayman Islands only has 2 golf courses, one being an 18 hole course and the other a 9 hole course. Read more:North
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Cost of Living In The Cayman Islands 2008-07-18 12:20:08 The cost of living in the CaymanIslands
is very high, there is no doubt about that. If you are relocating to Cayman Islands, it is best that you bring your own effects Read more:Living
Buying A Car In Cayman Islands 2008-07-16 20:09:56 Getting around any of the islands of Cayman
is fairly easy simply because all three islands are very tiny in size. Grand Cayman is the largest of the three Islands
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at about 96 km² and contains the capital George Town. Read more:Buying
Landing a job in the Cayman Islands 2008-07-14 19:04:22 The CaymanIslands
are apparently ranked the fifth largest financial centre in the world behind London, Tokyo, New York and Frankfurt. No surprise then, that the majority of high-flying jobs involve banking, insurance, fund administration, legal and financial accounting.
Batabano Carnival 2008-07-12 14:22:24 The Batabano carnival takes place once a year in Cayman Islands during the month of May. Cayman Carnival
Batabano was originally launched in 1983 by the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman. It is without doubt one of the main highlights of Cayman Island's entertainment calendar.
Working in Cayman Islands - Accommodation 2008-07-08 19:54:18 Accommodation is the single most large expense on the CaymanIslands
for both visitors and tourists. The myth that the Cayman Islands
are expensive in terms of a roof over your head is no myth at all, so be prepared to "cough up" for decent accommodation. There are ways of reducing your accommodation cost on the island which I will talk about later. Read more:Accommodation
Chilling at the Office Lounge 2008-07-07 20:48:19 There is a wonderful watering hole located on Shedden Road, in downtown GeorgeTown. I have been there several times and always felt welcomed by the friendly atmosphere of the lounge. The whole concept is geared towards the bankers, lawyers, accountants and other professionals plying their trade in Grand Cayman. It is literally within walking distance from just about any office building in downtown
Marriott Courtyard in Grand Cayman 2008-08-04 22:19:31 The Marriott
Courtyard is located on West Bay Road in GrandCayman
. I had the opportunity to spend 3 days at this very affordable hotel. Even though I do live and work on the island, I booked into this hotel so that my better half, who was visiting me could walk to the beach [...] Read more:Grand Cayman
Volley Ball On Seven Mile Beach 2008-07-30 23:04:39 It’s a Saturday afternoon in Grand Cayman, the temperature is in the mid 90’s and everyone on the island is seeking some sort of relief from the blazing sun. What do you do? Some people prefer to stay in their air-conditioned rooms, some plunge into a pool and others like me prefer to go to [...] Read more:Beach
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The land of Sunshine and Hurricanes 2008-08-18 10:25:51 Cayman Islands, the land of sunshine, beautiful sunsets, sandy beachs and hurricanes... The hurricane season this year, officially started on 1 June 2008 and ends on 30 November 2008. Read more:Hurricanes
Casanova’s By The Sea ! 2008-08-15 16:03:56 Ah,the name itself inspires romantic thoughts of sunsets, good food and fine wine! This restaurant is an absolute must for any couple visiting or living in Grand Cayman.
Buying Property In The Cayman Islands 2008-08-10 15:40:09 There are several location options for those that are interested in purchasing a property in CaymanIslands
. Most people tend to buy property in Grand Cayman, although those that are more interested in a quieter holiday spot, the Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are the perfect choices for your dream property in the Caribbean. Grand [...] Read more:Buying
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After Gustav 2008-09-06 13:18:34 Saturday 30 August 2008, well, hurricane Gustav has come and gone and everyone is coming out of their respective shelters.
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