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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| long visit/retirement | 1/24/2008 | Steve McIntosh |
| Q: We plan to retire in the Caribbean somewhere. Our income is well over 250,000USD/year. What visa ... A: Although a visitors visa can be issued for up to 180 days by law, in practice a 90 day limit is ... | ||
| long visit/retirement | 1/24/2008 | Steve McIntosh |
| Q: We plan to retire in the Caribbean somewhere. Our income is well over 250,000USD/year. What visa ... A: I've provided an extract from the immigration guidelines for "residency as a person of independent ... | ||
| Graduation - want to live in GC for summer | 1/22/2008 | Drew Wilmoth |
| Q: we recently visited Grand Cayman and stayed in Cayman Kai for a week. My boyfriend and I loved it ... A: There are several condos in the Cayman Kai area which may be suitable. Availability for long term ... | ||
| How to get a job as a waiter being spanish | 1/17/2008 | Taura Ebanks |
| Q: , I'm spanish and I would like to work in the Cayman Islands as a waiter or barman; Could you inform ... A: I would suggest visiting www.gov.ky as this will give you info on work permits, residency and ... | ||
| Immigration and property purchasing | 1/15/2008 | Steve McIntosh |
| Q: Steve Apologies if this is not your area; I had a couple of queries relating to immigration to the ... A: First of all, if you have not already done so I'd recommend contacting CML's Legal team ... | ||
| Work permit Application | 1/15/2008 | Steve McIntosh |
| Q: I have been told to have every page of the medical exam form 'stamped' prior to submitting. Im not ... A: This is a relatively new requirement at Cayman Islands Immigration. It is normally in reference to ... | ||
| Nautilis semi sub | 1/13/2008 | Robert Clark |
| Q: Robert, Greetings from a fellow expert. I am a tax expert. If you ever have a tax question, feel ... A: John I've done one of these, but I can't remember which one it was! I think the best idea would be ... | ||
| Cayman Islands Jobs in Accounting | 1/13/2008 | Steve McIntosh |
| Q: I am currently in the third year of my training contract with a big four accounting firm in South ... A: You should have no trouble finding a job as a newly qualified accountant with the South African CA. ... | ||
| jobs for accounting staff | 1/13/2008 | Steve McIntosh |
| Q: i'm ruschelle,an accounting gradute in the philippines with three years accounting experience.i'm ... A: It is certainly possible to get a job from overseas, however it won't be easy to get a job in ... | ||
| Work visa | 1/13/2008 | Taura Ebanks |
| Q: My partner has secured a teaching position in the Cayman Islands, to start in September. As we are ... A: Re: I have read conflicting information on various websites, with some saying I should visit the ... | ||
| Work permits in the Cayman Islands | 1/11/2008 | Robert Clark |
| Q: My husband is migrating to the Cayman islands and has named me as a dependent on his work permit. I ... A: Rudy Sorry for the delay - I've been checking out this with one of my contacts on the island. Their ... | ||
| moving to Cayman | 1/9/2008 | Drew Wilmoth |
| Q: My wife is looking for a Teaching job, and I am going to get my diving qualifications (Professional ... A: Now is a good time of year to look for teaching jobs in Cayman. There are several private schools, ... | ||
| Share rentals | 1/9/2008 | Taura Ebanks |
| Q: I have secured a position and am set to arrive in March. I would like to secure a share rental but ... A: Check out facebook.com (Cayman Islands network has over 5,000 members and people often put ads in ... | ||
| relocating to Grand Cayman | 1/9/2008 | Taura Ebanks |
| Q: My husband and I are considering relocating to Grand Cayman. My husband is a restaurant manager/head ... A: I can offer info on some of your questions: 1) what an estimated salary would be for a position ... | ||
| move to cayman | 1/8/2008 | Taura Ebanks |
| Q: Hey Taura,thanks for the work you are doing. I am a Journalist and I have always wanted to visit ... A: We have 2 newspapers: Caymanian Compass & Cayman Net News you may want to consider visiting their ... | ||
| extended vacation | 1/4/2008 | Taura Ebanks |
| Q: I am a 21 year old licensed marine engine technician from Ontario Canada. I am looking to expand my ... A: Re:Just wondering about cost of living in the area per month, rental availability and any other ... | ||
| Peacemaker | 12/28/2007 | Drew Wilmoth |
| Q: A few years ago we had the pleasure of a trip to Stingray City on board the vessel Peacemaker. The ... A: Peacemaker is still running trips to the Stingray Sandbar. I do not personally know the owner, ... | ||
| Hurrican Damage? | 12/26/2007 | Taura Ebanks |
| Q: A friend mentioned that there was a hurricane a couple of years ago -- is there still damage? Also, ... A: Hurricane Ivan was Sept. 04 and although there was quite a significant amount of damage, the island ... | ||
| Dental Hygienist from Ontario, Canada | 12/17/2007 | Taura Ebanks |
| Q: My wife and I were looking to move to the islands. I'm in IT and getting a lot of positive feedback ... A: Unfortunately I don't know the information that you are looking for. I would suggest checking out ... | ||
| Accounting Job | 12/17/2007 | Steve McIntosh |
| Q: I am an Indian National. I have done CA (Chartered Accountant) from India. I have also passed CIMA ... A: To be honest you sound a little over-qualified for the Cayman market, although your level 2 CFA is a ... | ||
| living and renting | 12/9/2007 | Taura Ebanks |
| Q: i have been offered a job at the cayman islands (George town), i have read that the cost of living ... A: Re: how expensive it is for a single person. the job offer is for a engineer position at a new ... | ||
| visiting the Cayman Islands | 12/7/2007 | Taura Ebanks |
| Q: My friend Lauren and I are planning on visiting the Cayman Islands. We would liek to get a job and ... A: It sounds like you are talking about a relocation package and that is not a typical offer that ... | ||
| visa | 12/5/2007 | Drew Wilmoth |
| Q: Unfortantly igot a DUI in canada last march. Am i unable to get my self a visa for work in the ... A: Individuals do not apply for work visas. Instead, potential employers submit the application on ... | ||
| taxes | 12/5/2007 | Steve McIntosh |
| Q: If we are living in the grand caymen islands, what taxes do we pay and what is a guesstimate on the ... A: There are no direct taxes whatsoever on personal income in the Cayman Islands. Hard to believe but ... | ||
| Child and youth care Work | 12/5/2007 | Taura Ebanks |
| Q: I am soon to be receiving a diploma in the Child and Youth Care field and was wondering what kinds ... A: To learn more about Education career opportunities in the CI with special needs etc... visit ... | ||
| how can l have a visa to cayman lsland | 12/5/2007 | Taura Ebanks |
| Q: my name is opakunle olanrewaju adewale,l live at no11 navy road ajegunle apapa lagos nigeria in ... A: To visit the Cayman Islands you should visit www.gov.ky to learn about the visa and immigration ... | ||
| renting | 12/1/2007 | Drew Wilmoth |
| Q: Im looking at place's to rent for long term and some say that a maid is included with rent. What ... A: Some accommodations include mandatory maid service as a part of the rent. Usually this includes a ... | ||
| Rooms or Apartments for rent | 12/1/2007 | Taura Ebanks |
| Q: i am moving to grand cayman for a while and i was wondering if you know of any reasonable rooms or ... A: Most of the owners that will have properties within the budget specified will usually advertise in ... | ||
| condo/house rental & dogs | 11/29/2007 | Taura Ebanks |
| Q: What are the chances of being a new resident to the island trying to find a place to live/rent with ... A: Three dogs.. Wow! There are rentals out there that allow pets, some will take 20lbs and under, ... | ||
| relocation | 11/19/2007 | Steve McIntosh |
| Q: I am interested in relocating my family of 4 to Grand Cayman. I have two high school aged children. ... A: What kind of work does your husband do? I think you need to do your homework on the cost of living ... | ||
| relocation | 11/16/2007 | Steve McIntosh |
| Q: I am interested in relocating my family of 4 to Grand Cayman. I have two high school aged children. ... A: To be honest, unless you have a professional accounting qualification (a CPA if you are in the ... | ||
| trip to Caymen Islands | 11/13/2007 | Drew Wilmoth |
| Q: My husband would like to make a trip to the area, but due to heavy family financial stress (many ... A: St Matthew's is the medical school on the island and has converted some former hotel and condo units ... | ||
| regarding visa to grand cayman | 11/11/2007 | Martha Yunis |
| Q: I am a PERMANENT RESIDENT OF CANADA, do i need visa to visit grand cayman as visitor for a period of ... A: Since you don't actually have an original passport from any country, or have actual citizenship in ... | ||
| Scuba Cayman | 11/6/2007 | Drew Wilmoth |
| Q: I am a PADI OWSI and would like to in Cayman. How difficult is the whole work visa package and how ... A: There is a far greater demand for scuba instructors in the Cayman Islands than the local labor ... | ||
| job | 11/2/2007 | Taura Ebanks |
| Q: hi there im a electrician looking to work in the cayman islands and have been told to contact the ... A: I've heard the Andro is in the process of doing downsizing so please be aware of that. As for other ... | ||
| information | 11/1/2007 | Steve McIntosh |
| Q: best regars, melissa archbold A: Unfortunately there is nothing you can do yourself. The Marriott could choose to appeal the ... | ||
| Visa for Cuba? | 10/22/2007 | Taura Ebanks |
| Q: I'm visiting the Cayman Islands in 2 weeks and while I'm there I'm going to Havana for the weekend. ... A: This question relates more to the Cuba Immigration requirements than Cayman. Check with the travel ... | ||
| Social life | 10/13/2007 | Taura Ebanks |
| Q: Hope this question finds you well. I have been offered a job in Grand Cayman and will be moving ... A: There is a population of 40-60,000 people on the island (depending on who you ask :) There is a ... | ||
| Medical | 10/7/2007 | Taura Ebanks |
| Q: I'm in the process of finding employment in Cayman via a recruitment agency but have read somewhere ... A: As a local Caymanian I have not had any exposure to this concern. I've asked a few people who have ... | ||
| house sitting | 10/1/2007 | Robert Clark |
| Q: We are a family of 5 travelling to the island(from canada, lotta $$$$$$) in march for a wedding. WE ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you but I have been checking with my contacts in Cayman. ... | ||
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Taura Ebanks
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Being born and raised in the Cayman Islands I am able to provide a wealth of knowledge ranging from working, living on Grand Cayman, activities, nightlife, activities for children, and annual events that are great for families. I've also had 2 years of local property rental experience, so have quite a bit of resources to help find apartments in the Cayman Islands.
Experience
I have worked in the Cayman Islands all my life with experience in the tourism industry and I spent six years working for an Int'l shipping company that has provided exposure in over 90% of the businesses in the Cayman Islands.
Organizations
Founder of Volunteer Me www.volunteerme.ky
Cayman Wildlife Rescue (A project of the National Trust)
Junior Achievement Volunteer
Member of Team Cayman for Haiti (Associated with Haven)
Publications
Cayman Net News & Caymanian Compass
Education/Credentials
High School Graduate and earning an Associates degree in Business Management with a concentration in Human Resources.
Past/Present Clients
As an entrepreneur and founder of Volunteer Me in the Cayman Islands I am always excited to help people find fun, easy and rewarding ways to get involved within the islands.
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