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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Inquirys on moving to Georgetown, Grand Cayman | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: I am just wondering if you would be willing to chat with me via this site, or FB about moving to the ... A: I'd be happy to help you more where I can. We can use this site and you can mark your questions ... | |
| Moving with family | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: ""First of all thank you in advance for having time to help me. I am presently living and working on ... A: There shouldn't be any issue bringing your daughter as long as at least one of you is employed on ... | |
| Teaching Music | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: I am a music teacher from Trinidad and Tobago. I have my degree in music from the University of the ... A: As far as finding employment in the Caymans, your best bet honestly is to start searching the ... | |
| Ferry to Rum Point | 10/22/2011 |
| Q: What is the cost of the ferry from the Hyatt to Rum Point? A: As far as I know, the ferry is still out of service ever since Hurricane Ivan. However there are a ... | |
| work visa | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: I am moving to George Town in September. I will be working as a nanny upon arrival. I plan to stay ... A: My best advice is to contact the Caymanian dept of immigration for the latest rules and regulations. ... | |
| plans to move to the use | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: A: Bains - thanks for your question. To have gainful employment in the US as a non-citizen most folks ... | |
| applying for a summer job in a hospitality department | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: I am a college student at the portmore community college of Jamaica. I'm doing an associate degree ... A: It's difficult to say how hard it will be to find a job there. My advice would be to contact the ... | |
| employment from cayman to US | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a friend who works at grand cayman island, works at Dominos pizza, he is a direct hire from ... A: I believe it is possible and would recommend that your friend contact the US Immigration department ... | |
| opening up restaurant | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I am Thai living in Thailand at the moment. I like Cayman islands. I would like to open up a thai ... A: There are numerous laws and regulations about opening a business in Cayman. The major issue is that ... | |
| searching for someone | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I live in the uk and I'm looking for someone who used lt live in Jamaica but moved to the Cayman ... A: I assume you've tried all sorts of internet searching already with no success. Maybe you could try ... | |
| Grand Cayman Rebuilt Since Ivan? | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: My family (kids 8 and 5) is considering our first visit to GC in mid-Dec. Has the island been fully ... A: You'll love GC and yes, it's totally rebuilt. You may still be able to see some damage remnants as ... | |
| Chief engineer, 5 star hotel | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: I am an electrical engineer with 18 years plus experience. I am from the hotel industry, is it ... A: I would think it quite possible to get a job in the Caymans. There are numerous hotels there, ... | |
| working on the cayman island | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: If you work on the reception on a hotel like Marriott how much you earn? I saw that the rent and ... A: I really don't know what the salary would be for a hotel receptionist. If I were to guess, I'd say ... | |
| Work Permit | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: i am currently working on getting a job at Al La Kebab on the Cayman Islands but i have a few doubts ... A: My advice would be to contact the Cayman Consulate in Jamaica and inquire about the rules for ... | |
| ACCA FINALIST | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: I am an accounting/economics graduate from Cameroon. I have already passed 11/14 of the ACCA exams. ... A: The best advice I can give you is to begin searching online for accounting firms that have offices ... | |
| Seven miles beach water sport | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know is it easy to locate a water sport rental company on the seven miles beach? I ... A: This is an easy one! Waverunners are found all over the place on 7MB. You can get them from the ... | |
| diving | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: Do the dive shops give lessons? Are they able to get you the license in a day or 2? Thanks A: Yes, the dive shops do offer certification classes. However it's a longer process than a day or 2. ... | |
| Money would be enought??? | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I heard its too expensive to live in Cayman Islands, im planning to move there, but i dont know if ... A: I don't know for sure, but I'd say your salary isn't enough to live there on your own. I would ... | |
| Domestic Partner | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: Can i live with my US registered domestic partner, while he is in Grand Cayman on Work Contract? I ... A: Scott - I believe you can do this, and if I remember correctly you need to come back to USA for I ... | |
| Cayman | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: My 19 yr old daughter and I will be spending the day in Grand Cayman (via cruise ship)in July. I am ... A: there's so much to choose from on Cayman, and so little time to do anything. If you've never done ... | |
| Planning to move to Caymans in 2010 | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I am a certified accountant while my wife has a legal secretary diploma. How difficult would it be ... A: As for obtaining employment in the Caymans, that really is hard to say. The fact that you're a CPA ... | |
| Work in Caymans | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend and i, we are looking for a new step in our lifes and Caymans is our choice. Started ... A: we had a long weekend here in the states for Thanksgiving holiday. As for applying for jobs, it may ... | |
| Cayman Islands Police Check | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: Due to applying for a K1 visa to enter the US and marry my American fiance i have to complete a ... A: The police remember all too well the disaster of Ivan and the evacuation fiasco at the airport that ... | |
| moving dog | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: I am considering taking a dental hygiene position in the Cayman Islands for 2 years- I have a pet ... A: The Cayman Islands are very strict when it comes to bringing dogs and cats to the island. I've ... | |
| Relocation | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I am a 48 yr old New Zealander, (Northern Ireland passport as well)married to a Bermudian born ... A: Let me know a few things to help me narrow down some areas for you. It'd be helpful to know whether ... | |
| Relocation | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I am a 48 yr old New Zealander, (Northern Ireland passport as well)married to a Bermudian born ... A: I had a long Labor Day weekend. What a great place to choose to live, it's wonderful there. Well, ... | |
| housing | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I am attending SMU - Grand Cayman beginning Sept 2009. Any idea where I could find clean reasonable ... A: Tom - housing on the island has a huge range, and just like the states, it's all about location, ... | |
| Moving to Grand Cayman | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: Hey there. I just recently got a job offer to work in Grand Cayman and was wondering if you knew any ... A: As for where to live, there's really nothing cheap on SMB. There's an apt complex closer to ... | |
| housing | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: need some help, I have applied to work as a teacher with the cayman government and my concern, was ... A: but it'll be tough to go to work everyday living in such a beautiful place! As for housing, unless ... | |
| Purchasing boat price & moorage Prices | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: Is there a place to moore a boat and if so what is the average cost of moorage per month? I realize ... A: what a dream! I hope you do. Well, as for prices of boats, that's tough to answer, it all depends ... | |
| Accountant in Carrebean Islands | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: Im Michael and a certified public accountant from the Philippines. I would like to seek a job for ... A: however, this doesn't mean that they won't hire others with CPA experience. My advice is to put ... | |
| Accountant in Carrebean Islands | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: Im Michael and a certified public accountant from the Philippines. I would like to seek a job for ... A: companies, directly on the phone that are advertising for an open position. This way you aren't ... | |
| residence visa | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: is it possible obtain residence visa for a investor.if so what are the conditions. A: Conditions are that you need to have some provable interest in the Cayman islands, property, etc. ... | |
| Sales of timeshares, condos etc | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to determine the most recent selling prices of timeshare weeks on the East End. Are ... A: Been a busy week and we're getting pounded with ice and snow here in Cincinnati. The east end, ... | |
| Island land tours | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: Do you have a particular company that you think would be best for a land tour of Grand Cayman. We ... A: traffic in Georgetown can be bad...mainly s-l-o-w. Rush hour, between 8-9 am and 4:30-6pm can be ... | |
| Island land tours | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: Do you have a particular company that you think would be best for a land tour of Grand Cayman. We ... A: Okay, so you want to see Grand Cayman in a day. Well, there's so much to see and do so what will ... | |
| Island land tours | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: Do you have a particular company that you think would be best for a land tour of Grand Cayman. We ... A: Are you asking about Grand Turk or Grand Cayman? I notice you mention Cayman and then Grand Turk. ... | |
| good hotels near the 2008 jazz festival | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I am going to the grand cayman jazz festival and I don't know the area. I don't want to end up at a ... A: Congratulations on the blessing of getting to visit Grand Cayman. You'll absolutely love it! As ... | |
| Apartments/Condos In Cayman Islands | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a wife and 2 boys (7months and 2.5 years old) and we are planning on taking a 3 month ... A: Hey Jacob - glad I could be of service to you! As for proximity to the beach, each of the locales I ... | |
| Apartments/Condos In Cayman Islands | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a wife and 2 boys (7months and 2.5 years old) and we are planning on taking a 3 month ... A: Wow, what a wonderful blessing to be going to Cayman for 3 straight months! As for apartments ... | |
| Cayman hotels and Cayman jazz festival | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I have never been to Cayman,but will be traveling there for the jazz festival December 4th. We are ... A: First off, you'll love Grand Cayman. Clean, safe, upscale, and gorgeous beaches and water. While ... | |
| Things to do in Cayman Island | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I'm going to Cayman Island for one day in a cruse and I'd like to know what can I see/visit during ... A: I love Grand Cayman. So, you have one day to enjoy so without knowing what you like to do, let me ... | |
| Operating a business | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: I am curious about what steps would need to be taken to open and operating a retail business in ... A: This is not an easy question to answer as so much depends on so many factors, but let me see if I ... | |
| about visa | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: do a guyanese citizen need a visa to visit the cayman islands A: Unless laws have very recently changed, Guyanese citizens living in Guyana are indeed required to ... | |
Cayman Islands
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John Gump
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Expertise
I have spent months in Grand Cayman during 15 separate trips there and have come to know and love the people of this great Island. I used to be an owner of a condominium on Seven Mile Beach. I can answer questions about Grand Cayman including: - traveling to/from the island - hotels, restaurants, food in general - dive shops, dive sites, equipment purchase and repair - recreation including sight-seeing, tours, tour operators, beaches - cruises to Grand Cayman - Rum Point, Cayman Kai, Georgetown, East End, West Bay I cannot address questions related to Cayman Brac or Little Cayman
Experience
Throughout 15 visits to this island, I've accumulated months of time living there in a condo I used to own right on Seven Mile Beach.
Education/Credentials
B.S. Case Western Reserve University
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