Topic: Caymanian

Young Caymanian Gianna Zoe Rankin recently received global recognition and several awards for her creative work and accomplishments by the International Design Awards in Bangkok, Thailand on 8 Feb.

Are we losing our connection to the traditions of the past as some contend or is Cayman, with more than 130 nationalities, a modern multicultural melting pot that can combine the best of its history with the fresh influence of modernity, in its many forms, that comes from outside?

Legal difficulties in proving the right to be a Caymanian, identified in reports by the Cayman Compass more than two years ago, have left the local government trying to explain to multigenerational citizens why they might need to visit the Immigration Department.

Claiming the Cayman Islands immigration system needs a “drastic overhaul,” the head of one of the territory’s major lawyers groups said there is still considerable confusion in determining the legal definition of a “Caymanian.”

A new recruitment campaign began Friday to find the next generation of Caymanian police constables as senior officers acknowledged the number of locals on the force had fallen to less than 50 percent.

Maintaining your status as a Caymanian means that you are at the top of the list under the Law for prospective employers to consider for job opportunities.