Fast Facts on the Cayman Islands
June 17, 2008
Here are some fast facts about the Cayman Islands.
- The Cayman Islands were discovered in 1503 by Christopher Columbus. They were originally named “Tortugas” [Spanish for turtles] due to their large population of green sea turtles.
- Grand Cayman is 22 miles long and less than 8 miles wide. Maximum elevation is about 60 ft.
- Corals, which resemble colorful rocks and plants, are actually vast colonies of tiny animals. Coral reefs are home to over 25% of all marine life and are among the most fragile and endangered ecosystems.
The Grand Cayman Islands – Jewel of the Caribbean
March 15, 2008
Grand Cayman, British West Indies is indeed the jewel of the Caribbean boasting the highest standard of living in the Caribbean Islands. The unique Cayman luxuries of no income taxes, no property taxes, no inheritance taxes and no capital gain taxes help rank the Cayman Islands as the 5th largest financial center in the world. Read more
Grand Cayman: An Island of Hope for Caribbeanites
January 31, 2008
Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and Cayman Brac are the three islands collectively called the Cayman Islands. Ideally located in the western Caribbean about 460 miles south of Miami, 150 miles south of Cuba and 167 miles northwest of Jamaica, the Cayman Islands hosts Read more
A Critical Analysis of Cultural and Intellectual Dissimilation
October 24, 2007
Living in New York for quite a number of years now, I have personally had the privilege to examine cultural dimorphism as it pertains to West Indian migration to the United States. But dissecting West Indian culture is excruciating difficult as it is for any culture but more so for Caribbeanites because of the colorful blending that brands us as West Indians. Read more