Ask Auntie
Motorised carts at supermarkets
Do local supermarkets have or are they required to have motorised shopping carts? Auntie’s answer: A government official who deals with access issues said at the moment there is no legal requirement for supermarkets to offer “personal assistive units” to enable disabled customers to shop on their own, but thought that the stores would, on their […]
Proper use of four-way flashers
What are the rules in regard to moving vehicles with four-way flashers on? I often see vehicles towing trailers (including the police) with four-way flashers on. What does this mean? I learned to drive in the UK where the rules stated it was for the purpose of identifying a stationary vehicle that may be a […]
Applying for a Cayman Islands passport
I have Cayman status through the “right to be Caymanian” through one of my parents. I do not have a Cayman passport. Do I just apply for a Cayman passport? Or do I need to be naturalised? I ask because I have heard both yes and no and some individuals actually had to and some […]
Arrows on roads for navigating roundabouts
Is there a way to request arrows being painted on the roads just before entering the roundabouts to provide guidance to drivers on how to use them properly? Auntie’s answer: I am all for giving drivers as much help on the roads as possible, in particular when negotiating roundabouts, since there seems to be too […]
Issue with repaved handicapped parking at hospital
The recent repaving of the car park at the George Town Hospital has inexplicably not only reduced the width of the handicapped spots but also removed the extra path between cars that allowed for the passage of wheelchairs. These spots are now exactly the same size as regular spots, rendering them absolutely useless for anyone […]
No permanent residents at civil service workshop
Why were Cayman Islands Government permanent residents excluded from the recent leadership seminar and is that considered discrimination under the Constitution? PRs must wait for a certain time before applying for status. Wouldn’t it make sense to include them alongside their Caymanian colleagues since they are already in the process of becoming Caymanian? Auntie’s answer: […]
The ins and outs of Caymanian status
What is the difference between being a Cayman status holder and being a naturalised Cayman citizen? Auntie’s answer: Before getting into the specifics of your question, I must make it clear, as was pointed out by an immigration official, there is no such thing as a “naturalised Cayman citizen”; that term simply does not exist […]
Rubbish falling from government trucks
This morning, at about 8:30am, I was driving near the airport behind one of those big green open-top trucks with a Cayman Islands Government logo on the side. The truck was full to the brim and as it went around the airport by the cricket oval, I was distressed to see bits of rubbish being […]
Catching unlawful drivers in the act
If I have a dash cam and caught (a driver overtaking illegally) on camera, can I submit it to the RCIPS for evidence to issue them a ticket? Auntie’s answer: Yes, you can, but there is a process you have to go through. If you saw a violation and captured that on dash cam footage, […]
Validity of overseas disabled tags
I’ll be visiting Grand Cayman later this year. Can I use my UK disabled parking permit in the car I will be renting during my stay? Auntie’s answer: I am happy to report that not only can you use your UK permit, but also the process to enable its use is very straightforward. I consulted […]
New speed limit ignored on West Bay Road
When will the police start enforcing the 25 mph speed limit on the “old” West Bay Road? I was doing around 25 mph this morning when a bus came up behind my car and stayed way too close before overtaking (illegal I believe?) and after giving me the finger (yes, that’s CaymanKind for you) rushed […]
Work permit holders and politics
Is it stated in the Immigration Law that while you are on a work permit, are you allowed to be involved in political issues? Auntie’s answer: An immigration official explained that the literal answer to your question is no, it does not say anywhere in the Immigration Law (2015 Revision) that a work permit holder is permitted […]
Misuse of handicapped parking spots
Is it against the law to smack any perfectly able driver who parks in a disabled spot? I was at the George Town Hospital the other day and two of the four disabled spots in the front were taken by cars without the appropriate tags. Even though the parking lot was filled to overflowing, I […]
Calculating duty on imported goods
How are imported goods assessed at Customs for duties? Is it even remotely possible that the duties cost more than the cost of items paid? What guidelines are they following and is this accessible to the public? Auntie’s answer: Admittedly in the hopes of avoiding having to go through the Customs Law myself, I contacted […]
Government scholarships for online study
Is the government scholarship available for students taking accredited online bachelor’s and master’s degree courses? Auntie’s answer: The good news is that online courses of study are eligible for scholarships if they satisfy the relevant criteria. I approached the Scholarship Secretariat for clarification, and it was explained, “Education Council scholarships are available for local online […]
Is construction allowed on ironshore?
Are developers allowed to extend apartments and build out onto the ironshore? Auntie’s answer: While I do not profess to know all the ins and outs of what is and isn’t allowed to be built, I do know that all building permission must go through the same process. The Central Planning Authority (CPA) makes the […]
Rules for suspending civil servants
Why are some civil servants placed on indefinite leave with no written explanation of the allegations against them and other civil servants continue to work with pay when there are charges against them such as theft from their government department? Why doesn’t government have a policy that applies evenly to everyone? Auntie’s answer: I wonder […]
Refund when withdrawing PR application
If you wish to withdraw your PR application (cause it is taking too long to hear back) will the fees be refunded back to you? As it only mentioned that the fees will be refunded if the application is not approved, but no mention of withdrawing. Please advise. Auntie’s answer: The situation is the same […]
