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DISTRICT 7020
CONFERENCE 2016
GRAND CAYMAN MARRIOTT BEACH RESORT | JUNE 8-12 2016
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WELCOME
Warm Caymankind greetings!
It is my pleasure to join the local Rotaractors in welcoming you to the
Cayman Islands for the Rotaract District 7020 Conference. The days
ahead are filled with learning, development, and growth through
training and conversation, as well as fellowship experiences that are
sure to bring this amazing District even closer together.
Marzeta Bodden
District Rotaract Representative
Rotaract Blue Cayman Islands
This annual conference is an opportunity for sharing ideas and
perspectives as well as the culmination of another year of individual
and collective gifts to the world. The generous giving of our time, talent,
and treasure has resulted in significant service-driven success within
our clubs, communities, countries, region, and the world. Each year,
it is truly remarkable to see what we accomplish, and this past year
is another unforgettable one with so much awesomeness unleashed!
I am deeply grateful for the many ways we have been supported by
the Rotary District, its leadership, Rotary clubs, and local community
partners over the past year. I look forward to reflecting on our
achievements and celebrating the past year with you all.
As we approach the beginning of another service year, I hope that
we all take full advantage of the opportunity to be at this Conference
and use the information, insights, ideas, and inspiration to reenergise
ourselves and mindfully consider how we show up every day. This
entire organisation is strong, successful, and significant because the
desire to make a positive difference burns deeply inside each and
every one of us.
I hope that after this week together, you will return home ready to
serve with love, serve with honour, serve with pride, serve from the
heart, and serve with the best of you that comes from deep within.
Yours in service.
WELCOME
Dear Rotaract Family,
I am delighted for the opportunity to wish you a hearty welcome to the 2016
District 7020 Rotaract Conference in Grand Cayman. I expect that all will
enjoy the kind hospitality that The Cayman Islands are known for. Soak up
all that you can from the training sessions. Enjoy the fellowship of new and
old friends in our District 7020 family. My wish is that, at the end of it all, you
take back not only warm memories of fun and fellowship but that you also
leave inspired to do more good in the world.
At the beginning of 2015-2016 Rotary year, I challenged you to transform
your clubs and communities from ‘Success to Significance’ and to Be
a Gift to The World. Our District is thankful to you for the service that
you continued to render this past year under the leadership of District
Rotaract Representative Marzeta and her team. I am confident of a bright
future of Rotaract in District 7020. Our District has observed with pride
your tremendous accomplishments not only on the local level, but in the
wider Rotary World. You have demonstrated commitment to personal and
community development. You undertook causes and advocated community
issues with remarkable diligence and creativity. You are role models to your
peers. I have watched your clubs grow and I encourage you to continue
to add committed, dedicated, like-minded persons to your numbers. With
more members, you can achieve even better results and impact more lives.
My hope is that for those of you who are ready to exit Rotaract, you will
make one of our Rotary clubs your new home. Starting next Rotary year,
you will also have the option to exercise dual membership - as a Rotaractor
and a Rotarian - to help with the transition. I look forward to calling you ‘my
fellow Rotarian’! Know that the world needs more Rotarians more than ever
in order to provide service to our communities who need more community
leaders more than ever.
I look forward to meeting as many of you as I can during your conference
and to hearing from you. As young professionals, it is important that you
develop your personal skills but I would encourage you to continue to use
them for the betterment of the community. This will not only bring you
personal Success, but also a life of Significance.
Rotaractors, I wish you a wonderful Conference. Carla and I thank you for all
that you do to create lasting legacies in your community. We applaud you for
your commitment to Service above Self. Continue to use your time, talents
and treasures to Be A Gift to the World. Never stop challenging yourself to
move from Success to Significance.
Felix Stubbs
Rotary District 7020 Governor
Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise
WELCOME
Fellow Rotaractors,
Yes, I broke “protocol” and said ‘Fellow’ – as I know that we are all in this together – as partners in service. I am Rotaract
– and you are Rotary. And WE are changing the world.
I am happy to celebrate with you another year of doing good in the world. These four of days training and development,
fellowship, and service are ones that you will truly cherish and remember for years to come. Soak it all in.
I congratulate DRR Marzeta Bodden, her team, and the members of the Rotaract District 7020 for a great year, and I
wish DRRE Paul G. Thompson and his #AllStars team all the best. I’ve known Marzeta and Paul for some time now and
their passion to serve is noticeable and inspirational. One can’t help but give of themselves – to them; to Rotaract; to
Rotary; and to the community.
It is an exciting time for our organisation, and an exciting time for our diverse District. This coming year is possibly going
to be the one with the most changes in our 111 years. As an international organisation, our policies and procedures
have been looked at and enactments made to change with the times, and to be current, and valid.
But change isn’t something that just happens – it begins with me, with you, with us all – we need to embrace change,
and you – my Fellow Rotaractors – change begins with you. So I enjoin you to BE THE CHANGE as we take ROTARY and
ROTARACT into greater relevance, better value, and an even more amazing experience.
As an organisation, we cannot solve all of humanity’s problems. But that is not our goal. Our goal is simply to make the
world a better place – To Serve HUMANITY.
And that is the International theme for 2016-2017 – Rotary Serving Humanity.
President-Elect of Rotary International John Germ, from Tennessee, USA is a great Rotarian and a wonderful human
being. His theme brings us back to the very core of who we are what we do – We Serve Humanity.
His leadership in 16-17 will be a powerful and inspirational one. His message and plans revolve around change and
flexibility – and as the year unfolds expect some new thinking, new ideas, and new ways of doing things. As the General
Secretary John Hewko said “Everything is on the table regarding change”.
2016-2017 is also going to be very special – It is when we celebrate 100 Years of DOING GOOD IN THE WORLD – 100
Years of our Rotary Foundation – the vehicle we use to create lasting, impactful differences in communities across the
globe. From the eradication effort of Polio to bringing clean water to communities.
We must stand proud and celebrate what together we all have accomplished – and what you, the Rotaract #AllStars
class of 2016-2017, will build on into the next century of service.
I wish you all the best as we set sail for an incredible year ahead.
Haresh Ramchandani
Rotary District 7020 Governor Elect
Rotary Club of Montego Bay
WELCOME
Hello ... it's me! I can hardly believe you're all here with me ...
The conference team started planning this event at its first meeting on
22 October 2014 and we’ve been counting down the days to welcome
you.
We’ve created what we hope will be an unforgettable experience.
Those of you who have attended a conference before, we’re shaking
things up. Those of you who haven’t, you’re in for a real treat. The next
few days are filled with a hearty balance of training, service, fellowship,
and engagement that’s sure to leave you inspired … and probably also
very tired!
I encourage you to participate in all the activities we have planned for
you and do so with old and new friends. Speaking of old, if this happens
to be your last Rotaract conference (because you're transitioning), go
hard and then go home!
The Rotaract conference is an experience that every Rotaractor must
have and it has been a pleasure organising this event for you.
If you have any questions at all during this week, please submit via the
Google Form forms.google.com/justkidding.
Ready? Let’s go!
Heather Roffey
District Conference Chair
Rotaract Blue Cayman Islands
WELCOME
Awesome District 7020 Family!!!
The most cordial of welcomes is extended to you as we attend Rotaract
District 7020 Conference 2016.
We have truly been an awesome District and have accomplished many
great things together of which we can be unreservedly proud.
As we look towards the new year, I greatly anticipate serving alongside
you to increasing our positive influence on society.
With a spirit of fellowship and camaraderie, we will create our own
futures and charter prosperous legacies.
With all the love of Rotaract.
Paul Thompson
District Rotaract Representative Elect
Rotaract Club of Montego Bay
WELCOME
WELCOME TO CAYMAN! BIENVENUE A CAYMAN!!
What a remarkable time it is for us to come together to learn,
to network and to celebrate good times and hard work. What a
remarkable time it is for us to reflect on our successes that have
now become significant through our service from within.
As this Rotaract year draws nigh, let us not forget say thank you,
to our supporting Rotary, Interact and Earlyact Clubs, to our
community partners and most importantly to our members. It is
through our members, that our clubs were able to undertake the
challenge of being gifts to the world. It is through our members’
undertaking of our district project, that we were able to illuminate
our inner lifesavers, identify lifesavers and even motivate others to
become lifesavers.
As a new Rotaract year catapults on the horizon, we must embrace
vision, vision that will change the world, vision that will help us to
effectively serve humanity and vision that will strengthen our brand
and impact our communities. Therefore, as we refresh our energies
to serve in the new Rotaract year, I challenge you all to embrace and
expand vision.
I also urge you to take advantage of this conference to network,
share ideas and most importantly, make a memory, as we have all
been waiting…. anticipating…
Conference 2016!!
Cheers in Rotaract
Jevaughn Rhymer
District Rotaract Representative Nominee
Rotaract Club of Tortola
DAY 1/ AGENDA
WEDNESDAY
JUNE 8
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
CHECK-IN AND REGISTRATION
White Sands
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
ISLAND EXPLORATION
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
WELCOME BBQ ON 7 MILE BEACH
10:30 PM – 1:00 AM
12:30 AM – 1:30 AM
GLOW
Meet in the hotel lobby for bus transfer at 10:30 PM
RETURN BUS TO HOTEL
Marriott Beach
Dress: Casual-Wear White
Barolo Lounge
Dress: Wear White
(Glow items provided)
DAY 2/ AGENDA
THURSDAY
JUNE 9
TIME
EVENT
7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
OPENING CEREMONY BREAKFAST
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
BREAK / #PROJECTCONNECT7020
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
INTRO TO PETS TRAINING AND
BONE MARROW REGISTRY
PETS 1A: PRESIDENT ELECT
Stephanie Rattan
LOCATION
Lady Jade
Dress: Club Oxford or Polo
Lady Jade
White Sands
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
PETS 1B: CLUB SERVICE
Pierre Connolly
PETS 2A: SECRETARY
Gina McBryan
Lady Jade
White Sands
11:20 AM – 11:40 AM
PETS 2B: COMMUNITY SERVICE
Brendan Lee
PETS 3A: TREASURER
Trudy Ann Scott
Lady Jade
White Sands
11:40 AM – 12:00 PM
PETS 3B: INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
Haresh Ramchandani
12:10 PM – 12:30 PM
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
PETS 4: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Danielle Roberts
PETS 5: MANAGING THE TRANSITION
Mark Barnaby
Lady Jade
Lady Jade
Lady Jade
BUILD YOUR OWN LUNCH BOX AND HEAD TO LUNCH & LEARN SESSIONS
DAY 2/ AGENDA
THURSDAY
JUNE 9
TIME
EVENT
LUNCH & LEARN: ETIQUETTE
Allison Bodden
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
LUNCH & LEARN: NETWORKING
Marzeta Bodden
LUNCH & LEARN: HOT TOPICS
Matthew Seales
2:30 PM – 2:50 PM
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
4:00 PM – 4:50 PM
4:50 PM – 5:30 PM
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
10:30 PM – 1:00 AM
LOCATION
White Sands
Lady Jade
Reef Suite
BREAK / BONE MARROW REGISTRY
PETS 6: FOUNDATION
Fiona Moseley
PETS 7: FUNDRAISING
Jennifer Weber
DISTRICT SESSION & PANEL
HAPPY HOUR FELLOWSHIP
with Rotary Central Cayman Islands
Lady Jade
Lady Jade
Lady Jade
Marriott Pool Side
DINNER ON 7 MILE
Bring your Thursday Dinner Voucher and meet your designated dinner host for a
fantastic meal on the 7 Mile strip.
ROYAL PALMS WITH DJ RYAN
The venue is just up the road and you can walk on
the beach or on West Bay Road.
Royal Palms
Dress: Casual
DAY 3/ AGENDA
FRIDAY
JUNE 10
TIME
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
EVENT
LOCATION
CLUB AWARDS BREAKFAST & DRRE SPOTLIGHT
Lady Jade
Buffet to open at 7:30 AM
Dress: District Polo
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Each group will rotate and attend all 3 breakout sessions. Please remain in your group and
move quickly between each 40 min session.
WORK LIFE BALANCE
Rayle Roberts
10:15 AM – 12:15 PM
MANAGING PERSONALITIES
Sheena Sigsworth
LEADERSHIP & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Sam Nehra
Lady Jade
White Sands
Reef Suite
BUILD YOUR OWN LUNCH BOX AND HEAD TO LUNCH & LEARN SESSIONS
LUNCH & LEARN: NUTRITION
Stellerie Noyons
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
LUNCH & LEARN: PUBLIC SPEAKING
Natalia Turnquest
LUNCH & LEARN: HOT TOPICS
White Sands
Lady Jade
Reef Suite
COMMUNITY IMPACT PROJECT WITH ROTARY
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Board the bus for your assigned Community Impact Project in partnership with Rotary
Club of Grand Cayman, Rotary Central Cayman Islands and Rotary Club of Grand Cayman
Sunrise. Wear your Impact Project T-shirt, work shoes, hat and sunscreen!
HAPPY HOUR FELLOWSHIP
with Rotary Central Cayman Islands
Marriott Pool Side
DAY 3/ AGENDA
FRIDAY
JUNE 10
TIME
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
10:30 PM – 3:00 AM
2:30 AM – 3:30 AM
EVENT
LOCATION
DINNER ON 7 MILE
Bring your Friday Dinner Voucher and meet your designated dinner host for a
fantastic meal on the 7 Mile strip.
BLUE JEANS FELLOWSHIP
Meet in the hotel lobby for bus transfer at 10:30 PM.
BUS RETURN TO HOTEL
Lillie’s Night Club
Dress: Night Club Attire
DAY 4/ AGENDA
SATURDAY
JUNE 11
TIME
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
3:30 PM
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
EVENT
LOCATION
BREAKFAST FETE
Singh’s Roti Shop
Meet in the hotel lobby for bus transfer at 8:30 AM.
Dress: Beach Wear
TRANSFER FROM SINGH’S TO BOAT
Morgan’s Harbour Dock
BOAT CRUISE: STINGRAY CITY & STARFISH POINT
RETURN TO HOTEL
Hit the Beach. Have a nap. Take a bike ride. Explore.
CLOSING CEREMONY DINNER
7:30 PM arrivals and pictures for 8:00 PM dinner.
10:30 PM – 11:59 PM BET ON ROTARACT CLOSING PARTY
Lady Jade
Dress: Cocktail
White Sands
DAY 5/ AGENDA
SUNDAY
JUNE 12
TIME
5:30 AM – 11:00 AM
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
EVENT
DEPARTURES
Check out in hotel lobby and load airport shuttle bus.
BREAKFAST ON THE STRIP
Bring your Meal Voucher.
LOCATION
Lobby
Cimboco
ISLAND EXPLORATION
LATE DEPARTURES CAN LEAVE LUGGAGE IN THE HOSPITALITY ROOM UNTIL AIRPORT TRANSFER
DEPARTURES BUS SCHEDULE
SUNDAY
JUNE 12
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
FLIGHT
5:30 AM
BUS TO AIRPORT
Hotel Lobby
AA 1250 (8:00 AM)
8:40 AM
BUS TO AIRPORT
Hotel Lobby
AA 2680 (11:10 AM)
10:45 AM
BUS TO AIRPORT
Hotel Lobby
B6 766 (1:10 PM)
KX 832 (1:30 PM)
KX 104 (1:40 PM)
4:00 PM
BUS TO AIRPORT
Hotel Lobby
BA 252 (6:30 PM)
KX 606 (6:45 PM)
MEAL VOUCHERS
Every attendee will receive a selection of meal vouchers for a few of our favourite places to dine and drink along the Seven
Mile Beach strip. These Restaurant Partners provide conference attendees with an easy way to explore Cayman’s culinary
scene. Please remember your meal vouchers for all off-site meals. On Thursday and Friday night dinner will be outside the
hotel at various Restaurants, bring your Dinner Voucher and meet your designated dinner host (on time!) for a fantastic
meal on the 7 Mile strip.
Explore our Restaurant Partners, give them a like, tag and share on social media as well!
THURSDAY & FRIDAY DINNER VOUCHERS:
ADDITIONAL MEAL VOUCHERS:
Icoa
Seven Mile Shops
West Bay Road
Coconut Joe’s
West Bay Road
Across from the Marriott (South)
Pizza Hut
West Bay Road
Across from the Marriott (North)
Valid June 8-12, 2016 for
One topping personal pan pizza and wedges.
(regular crust and dine-in only)
Or Two topping personal pan pizza, 6 wings and a soda
Or One large one topping pizza
Cimboco
The Marquee Plaza
Lawrence Boulevard
XQ's
West Bay Road
Chicken Chicken
West Shore Plaza
Valid June 8-12, 2016 for
1/4 chicken, one side, one soda
Carlos and Martin's
Seven Mile Shops
West Bay Road
SUNDAY BREAKFAST VOUCHERS:
Cimboco
The Marquee Plaza
Lawrence Boulevard
Enjoy breakfast at Cimboco between
7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
For those leaving on the 5:30 AM
and 8:40 AM buses to the airport, a
breakfast-to-go bag will be provided
on the bus!
HAPPY HOUR
Thursday 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM & Friday 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sip, swirl and socialise at sunset to unwind after a full day of training. Head down to the beach and enjoy a few drinks
compliments of Rotary Central Cayman Islands.
COMMUNITY IMPACT PROJECT
Friday 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Partnership in Service. Service in Action. A day of community impact with Rotary Central Cayman Islands, Rotary
Club of Grand Cayman and Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Sunrise.
#PROJECTCONNECT7020
Thursday 10:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Inform. Inspire. Interact. Building future projects of District 7020. Review and register your #ProjectConnect7020,
put simply, is a display of planned projects from District clubs. The display will give attendees information on the
projects and ways to get involved. Attendees can then sign up to help clubs in the coming year whether through
manpower, skills and expertise, or funding. Once the conference is over, the club’s Project Champion will receive
the names and details of everyone who wants to help and can reach out to them for support as and when needed
to make it happen!
The District is rich with amazing projects and so many opportunities to make a difference. #ProjectConnect7020
is another way to connect us all in the spirit of service and #ServeFromWithin.
BONE MARROW REGISTRY
Do you have Caribbean heritage? Because of our unique and diverse genetic makeup, people of Caribbean
descent are far less likely to find a life-saving bone marrow donor match than other ethnicities. Help boost the
Caribbean Bone Marrow Registry by visiting the screening booth to learn more, getting screened, and be a hero
that saves lives.
PANEL DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Pre-submit your questions, comments and suggestions into the panel discussion box on Wednesday and Thursday.
HOSPITALITY ROOM
Sunset Suite 542
Laugh, lounge and link up. Enjoy our exclusive Rotaract lounge during your downtime.
ISLAND EXPLORATION
& SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
Visit the Cayman Islands Turtle Farm
Turtle lagoon, Turtle touch tanks, predator reef, aviary, pool and waterslide. Entry fee is CI$5.00
for conference attendees, with your Rotaract wristband.
Bicycle Rental from The Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort
Explore West Bay Road and Seven Mile Beach area. Pedal into George Town and visit the National
Museum, Historical Attractions and Duty Free Shopping.
Cayman Spirits Company
Distillery and tasting tour get a behind-the-scenes look inside the custom-built 5000 square foot
facility and the 1,200 gallon Vendome copper pot still, the 30 foot tall Gun Bay Vodka tower, and
an original Christian Carl pot used to perfect Seven Fathoms Rum. The tour concludes in the
tasting room, where you’ll sample fresh batches of Seven Fathoms Rum, Gun Bay Vodka, and
Governor’s Reserve Rum. Plus, you can try our seasonal "Distiller's Special" – a rare creation only
available at the Cayman Spirits Company Distillery.
Tour details available online at www.caymanspirits.com
Duration: 30-40 minutes
Price: US$15 per person; discounts available for groups of 5 or more. No tours on Sundays.
Botanic Park
Fall in love with Cayman’s nature history and beauty. Enjoy a leisurely walk through colorful
gardens, botanic, lake and nature displays. Stroll through Heritage Garden, enjoy the Tea House
with its panoramic views, and the lake area which forms a natural habitat for the Cayman Blue
Iguana and breeding ground for a variety of rare aquatic birds and animals native to the Caribbean.
Located in North Side on Frank Sound Road the Botanic Park is owned jointly by the Cayman
Islands Government and the National Trust for the Cayman Islands a non-profit, statutory
body dedicated to preserving natural environments and Places of historic significance in the
Cayman Islands for present and future generations. Admission CI$10. Open 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
7 days a week.
Visit Camana Bay
Follow the foot path on Lawrence Boulevard Camana Bay welcomes individuals from all walks of
life. Come and play in the Town Centre, the heart of Camana Bay and a hub of food, entertainment,
fashion, and fun. Wednesday Farmers and Artisans Market 11 AM – 6 PM. Sunday KARoo Barefoot
BBQ 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM or Dim Sum Brunch at Mizu 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
Find more information on shops, events and the Camana Bay Town Centre at
www.camanabay.com
SPONSORS
PLATINUM
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
SPONSORS
SPECIAL
MENTION
HOTEL PROPERTY
OVERVIEW AND AMENITIES
Experience the brand new Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort, our very own
Beach House, nestled on the Caribbean’s beloved Seven Mile Beach. Having recently
completed our extensive transformation, enhancing our public spaces, guests can
now enjoy modern décor and furnishings that capture the relaxing and casual seaside
ambience of island living. While you are here be sure to enjoy all the amenities on offer
at the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort.
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Floating Trampoline & Relaxation platforms
Paddle Boards, Mask, Snorkel and Fin Rentals
Bicycle Beach Cruisers
24 hour Health Club
Pool and Beach access with a daily complimentary snack
Beach Night bonfire and s’mores
Unlimited digital library for newspapers and magazines
Wireless high speed internet
ABOUT GRAND CAYMAN
(info from www.caymanislands.ky)
Cosmopolitan Grand Cayman Island is the largest of the three Cayman Islands. Whether you are
looking for complete relaxation, exquisite dining, exciting nightlife or the awesome underwater sights
of our oh-so-accessible reefs, we have something for everyone. The water, the beach discover the
nature that makes us beautiful.
On the west side of Grand Cayman you will find the famous Seven Mile Beach, the crescent-shaped
natural wonder with boundless capacity for relaxation. With sand stretching as far as the eye can
see, Grand Cayman’s Seven Mile Beach is often rated as one of the most beautiful beaches in all the
Caribbean - and the least populated.
Take a trip into the North Sound and visit Stingray City and the Sandbar where you and your family
have the rare opportunity to play with friendly Southern Stingrays.
When you’re looking to get off the beach, get lost in the luxury of George Town, where colourful
traditional Caribbean-style buildings meet high finance corporations and finish the day off with a
sunset cocktail. Enjoy duty-free shopping on signature brands such as Versace, Tiffany, Gucci, and
more. Still want more? We have it. There are many local vendors and craftsmen throughout the
districts who work from their homes and are always happy to spend some time helping you find that
perfect gift. An amazing combination of luxury and local treasures await you on your Cayman Islands
shopping trip.
The Eastern districts of Grand Cayman features natural beauty and grace beyond our azure waters
and white sand beaches. Tour through the Queen Elizabeth II Botanical Park and learn about our
rare Blue Iguanas, visit the Wreck of the Ten Sail, eat freshly caught fish in our local restaurants and
ask one of us to Gimistory.
With over 50,000 residents, Grand Cayman is approximately 76 square miles.
It is on Grand Cayman that you will find some of the most popular Caribbean activities, attractions,
and festivals, including the popular Pirates Week and the colourful and exciting Batabano. Other
popular attractions include the Cayman Islands National Museum, Rum Point, Pedro St. James,
Bodden Town, the first capital of the Cayman Islands, Cayman Turtle Farm, and the National’s Trusts
Mastic Trail, a 2 mile traditional footpath through unspoiled woodlands.
FAQS
Does the Cayman Islands Have its Own Currency?
Yes we do! But we also use U.S. currency interchangeably.
The Cayman Islands currency was first issued in 1972. The basic unit is the dollar, issued in notes with denominations
of CI$100, 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 and coins valued at 25 cents, 10, 5 and 1 cent.
Where can I go banking?
The Cayman Islands is known internationally for its banking. Many ATMs in the Cayman Islands accept overseas debit
and credit cards, check with your bank prior to traveling for additional fees that may be incurred.
Banking information can be obtained from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority at [email protected].
You can also visit their web site at www.cimoney.com.ky.
Is there public transportation in the Cayman Islands?
There is a daily bus service which runs from 6:00am until midnight depending on the route and the day of travel. The
bus fare also depends on the route and varies between CI$1.50 and CI$3.00 per person.
The central depot is in George Town beside the Library on Fort Street. Busses can also be flagged down from the side
of the road. Stickers on the back outline where they are travelling to. For further information about Grand Cayman’s
bus service telephone 945-5100.
ROUTE NUMBER
STICKER COLOUR
ROUTE
1
Yellow
George Town - West Bay/Seven Mile Beach
2
Lime Green
George Town - West Bay/Seven Mile Beach
3
Blue
George Town - Bodden Town
4
Purple
George Town - East End
5
Red
George Town - East End/North Side
Dark Green
Around George Town
8
Orange
George Town - North Side
9
Blue (White number)
George Town - North Side - East End - Bodden Town
6&7
During your stay, taxis are also readily available from all Cayman Islands resorts and from the taxi stand at the ship dock
in George Town if you take a Cayman Island cruise. To call a taxi dial 345-777-7777, 345-888-8888 or 345-444-4444.
FAQS
In case of emergencies, where are the hospitals?
The government of the Cayman Islands' Health Services Complex is a modern facility, with highly trained professionals
located in George Town, Grand Cayman. It boasts A 24 hour hyperbaric decompression chamber is available for
divers and an air ambulance service for other emergencies. The telephone number is (345) 949-8600.
There is also a private hospital - Chrissie Tomlinson Memorial - in George Town, as well as a number of other private
facilities that offer a variety of professional medical services.
Emergency telephone numbers:
- Police, Fire, Hospital dial 911
- Emergency information hotline 345-946-3333
- Hurricane Emergency Operations 345-949-6555
Why is Cayman’s diving so good?
There are many reasons! First of all we aren't mountainous and don't have rivers, so we don't have run-off into the
oceans, inhibiting reef development. Second, all three Cayman Islands are actually submerged mountains tops so
we have incredible walls all around the islands, reaching in some areas 20,000 feet or more in depth! Third, we have
always been very conscious of our precious resource and guarded it by establishing Marine Parks, limiting fishing,
virtually spear fishing, outlawing anchoring, educating divers and self-policing the behaviour of our dive operations.
What’s the average lunch or dinner cost in the Cayman Islands?
On average you can expect to pay between US$16.00-US$32.00.