Ask Auntie
Takes too much time to distribute scholarship funds
Why does it take so long for the Scholarship Secretariat to issue scholarship packages to approved students? Classes (began) in August and many students are still waiting for the scholarship to pay tuition. Late fees by the universities have already been applied to student accounts. Can the Department of Education hire temporary employees during these […]
Legal age for drinking alcohol
What is the legal drinking age in Cayman at a private home? In the UK it is 5; 16 for beer, wine or perry (alcoholic beverage made from pears) if ordered with a meal in a licensed premises; and 18 for everything else at a bar/pub/restaurant. As a lot of the laws are based on the […]
Complaint about state of recycling bins
On Monday, 15 August, I took my recycle bottles, cardboard and newspapers to the newly appointed collection stations, in particular Foster’s in Savannah and Hurley’s. At both locations the containers were overloaded and people forced to leave the recycled material in the open at the base of the containers. What happened to the collection and […]
Cars missing front licence plates
What is the situation with the growing number of vehicles on the road which don’t show a licence plate on the front? Is this allowed? Has the law changed? Auntie’s answer: The legal situation with displaying licence plates remains the same. A contact at the Department of Vehicle and Drivers’ Licensing (DVDL) explained that there […]
Hoping to import exotic pet for kids
I have been having a hard time finding any information regarding the import of “exotic” pets to the Cayman Islands. I have searched the agriculture documentation but was unable to find information regarding primates (specifically marmoset, capuchin and sugar gliders) and also miniature pigs. My kids have recently visited a family in the USA which […]
Construction worker wants employment status explained
I’m a young Caymanian currently working with a construction company. After being employed for over a year now, I’ve yet to receive a formal contract stating my terms of employment. A few months after being employed, my supervisor stated emphatically that this company does not pay overtime, pension or holiday pay. What I want to […]
PR applicant unsure if can leave island
As there is such a long list of PR applications still waiting to be reviewed by immigration, my questions to you is, if my application is pending with immigration, do I need to be on island until I get an answer or can I leave the island while it is pending and if so, how […]
Clarifying Caymanian status and BOTC
What’s the legal difference between a Cayman national and a British Overseas Territories Citizen (BOTC)? How do you get to be one and not the other and which one leads to being able to get a BOTC passport? I have Cayman status but I’m not naturalised. Am I a Cayman citizen? Auntie’s answer: I have […]
Issue with duty assessed on visitor
A visiting relative was stopped by customs at the airport and asked to pay duty on some baby clothes gifts she purchased for her granddaughter, only four items of clothing worth less than US$100. Is this correct? I thought on the white form given to us on the plane it says you can purchase items […]
Reluctant to lend money
How do you suggest dealing with people who ask to borrow money from you, but you just don’t want to and you have politely said “no”? I hate being asked for money. I was badly stung one time (never got my money back) and I vowed never to lend money to anyone again. In fact, […]
US citizens getting treated at Health City
Can you tell us has Health City Cayman Islands received certification or accreditation to perform procedure on US citizens? When HC opened I believe they said it would be about a year or so. However, I have never seen or heard anything that has said US citizens and/or their insurance providers can use HC facilities […]
School zone lights and summertime
Why can’t the holidays be programmed into the lights and what do you do in the case of Triple C where there is no school zone end sign? Auntie’s answer: I know we are in the back end of summer, but I still would like to answer your question. I confirmed that the National Roads Authority […]
Puzzled by extra lane on roundabout
The roundabout near the Red Bay Primary School – NRA has just completed rebuilding it and have added a third inner lane. I believe many persons would like to know, what is the purpose of the third lane? The design appears that we can park on the roundabout and use the inner lane as an exercise track! […]
Nanny being exploited by agency
I recently spoke to a lovely Filipino lady who is employed by an agency here. She works five days a week with a family and then on the weekends the lady who runs the agency has her working for her at her home. She does not pay any health insurance for this lady. My question […]
Renewed licence coupons have gone missing
I renewed two vehicle licences through the Cayman Government online renewal system. One application was made in November 2015 and the other in October 2015. I received an email message for each stating that the applications had been approved and that the new coupon was in the post. I still have not received the coupons […]
Rules for work permit holder to access pension
I am a work permit holder and I am here in Cayman since eight years. Now, we know there is a new pension law, which is approved by LA and will come into effect shortly even though they did not set time yet. My question is, if I resign now and go back to my […]
Wants to pay back government scholarship
I am a Caymanian government scholarship recipient and am expected to return to the Cayman Islands after I graduate to pay off my debt via working here. However, I plan on getting married to someone from another country and want to reside there. Is there any other way to repay this debt? Auntie’s answer: While […]
Too many clicks to read Auntie’s answer
Why is it that I have to click on three links before I get to the answer to any of the questions that are asked ? Would really love it if the “Continue Reading” link from CNS.com took me directly to the article that I’m trying to continue reading. If that’s too convenient, could you […]
