Ask Auntie
Why does DoT sign have wrong web address?
I took this photo (see below) Saturday (6 July) thinking it’s odd that the Department of Tourism or whoever is in charge of this sign registered caymanisland.ky instead of caymanislandS.ky. Turns out they didn’t, caymanislands.ky forwards to visitcaymanislands.com. However, the URL printed on the physical sign takes you to the “future home of something quite […]
Who can stop trucks carrying unsafe loads?
A few weeks ago I was driving south on the Esterley Tibbetts Highway behind one of the commercial garbage contractor’s trucks. The dumpster onboard was full but uncovered and as I watched a large piece of packing foam flew off and bounced off the windshield of a following vehicle. Fortunately, that driver remained focused and […]
Are cyclists allowed to ride against traffic?
In travelling to work each morning, I am increasingly concerned about the amount of bicycles riding on the wrong side of the road. I especially notice a high volume of offenders on Walkers Road. What worries me as a motorist is when I see a cyclist riding ‘against’ the traffic passing a cyclist who is […]
Can banks charge stamp duty for debit card purchases?
Do banks in the Cayman Islands charge their customers stamp duty on point of sale (POS) transactions purchased via debit card? Where in the Stamp Duty Law does it allow this? Auntie’s answer: I will answer your second question first since that is more straightforward. Section 3.1 of the Stamp Duty Law says, “There shall […]
What to do with medicine and eyeglasses?
How do I dispose of medication and old eyeglasses? Is there a better way than to throw them in the trash? Auntie’s answer: Now that is an interesting question that I’ve not encountered before. The answer to the second part is yes and no, which I will explain. When it comes to medication, there really […]
How can I recover my back wages?
I have a somewhat troublesome issue. I have won a judgement against a Cayman company for unpaid salaries and unfair dismissal way back in 2014, for a substantial amount of money. I have a letter signed by the managing director in 2016 stating that he would take personal liability for the debt, provided I give […]
How much should I tip grocery baggers?
After living in Germany, the US and Panama I have learned there are different ways that grocery stores handle the bagging of groceries. In the US and Germany the store clerk bags the groceries, or in times of high traffic there are “baggers” that provide the service as part of your purchase. In Panama, there […]
Where are the cell towers in Cayman located?
In the US, everyone can easily find the location of every cell tower and antenna that is in proximity to one’s residence, work, etc (see here). This is mandated by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission). Does Cayman have such a requirement and a map? If so, where to find it and how often is it […]
Can I stay in Cayman as a tourist after reaching my term limit?
I am going to roll over soon. I’m just wondering if I could stay more than two weeks here in the island just to explore Cayman without working. Is that possible? Auntie’s answer: This question came in as a recent comment on a column from last year (see Remaining in Cayman after quitting work). As […]
Must NRA crews work during weekends?
Why does the NRA do roadwork on the weekends? A time when people are off of work and trying to do some errands or just to do something relaxing; seriously amazing. Auntie’s answer: With work on roads seemingly everywhere and never ending in Cayman, I understand your frustration about your weekend peace being disrupted. The […]
Can I apply for child support from overseas?
I met a man in the UK in 2010. He took advantage of my vulnerability. He saw that I was vulnerable and wanted marriage. I wasn’t interested in marrying him. Our friendship developed and I had a son for him. He has never seen his son and now our son is 8 years old. My […]
What can be done about Humane Society flood problem?
Every time it rains the Humane Society gets flooded. Why doesn’t Dart do something humane and provide them with a safe and dry environment? Auntie’s answer: Yes, the Humane Society is unfortunately very prone to flooding, and not surprisingly the shelter was hit very hard with the downpour this week. In fact, a staff member […]
Why doesn’t the hospital have more blue spots?
I frequently go to George Town Hospital for appointments with my disabled spouse. We have a disabled tag for our car so can park in the handicapped spots. However, there have been instances when every one of the six blue spots in the main parking lot is taken, either by cars carrying disabled tags or, […]
What are good foods to store for a hurricane?
I need advice on what food to purchase as the hurricane preparedness plan suggests. I don’t buy canned food so don’t know how it tastes. Can you advise which canned food has good caloric and nutritional value and also tastes good? Auntie’s answer: First of all, kudos for not generally eating canned food and for […]
Can cars park between handicapped spots?
In the attached photo taken at the hospital (see below), a car with a disabled tag (difficult to see in photo, but hanging on the rearview mirror) parked between two other legally parked vehicles in handicapped spots. The car in the middle was parked in the area marked for wheelchair access, thus blocking that designated […]
How are beaches kept clear of Sargassum?
We love the Cayman Islands and people and we visit almost every year to enjoy our hard-earned and long-awaited vacations. Later this year we have reservations for accommodations on the East End of Grand Cayman and also on the Sister Islands. We understand that the heavy influx of Sargassum seaweed this year is a problem […]
Where are my packages from overseas?
I shop locally in Cayman wherever possible and am happy to support local business, however there are some items which I sometimes have to source from overseas, and most of the time these items are delivered via parcel post at the Airport Post Office. The issue is, though, that it is a completely hit and […]
Is national diversity a WORC goal?
Are employers still required to have a diverse range of nationalities among their work permit holders? Auntie’s answer: To offer context, I received this question in response to a CNS article on Governor Martyn Roper posting a graphic on his Facebook page depicting the many nationalities in Cayman on work permits, and saying that it […]
