Expert: Robert Clark - 11/8/2008

Question
I am a musician and fancy doing the season in the Cayman Islands. I am a
British citizen. What would be the correct legal procedure if i want to do a
variety of bars, hotels etc in Cayman?.I'd greatly appreciate adding any tel
numbers as well i.e: immigration etc etc. Thank you, Dave Morris.

Answer
Dave
Some of the basics about living/working in Cayman are in my FAQ at http://www.gotocayman.com

However, I think that as you imply you want to work at various establichments, I think that the rules will be differeent.  I found this (old) press release - http://www.gov.ky/pls/portal/url/item/0E18895C62175079E0408D030B0A0F5F
I would suggest that you either seek employment with just one hotel/resort or try to contact the CMEA for help guidance.  

However, be aware that Cayman is very protective about employment rights for its own people, so I don't think you are going to find this easy. (see this news report for instance
http://www.caycompass.com/cgi-bin/CFPnews.cgi?ID=1015275)

These links may also help you:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_the_Cayman_Islands
http://www.caymanmusic.ky/
www.caymanislands.ky/jazzfest


Good luck!

Robert
http://www.gotocayman.com