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  Cayman Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Cayman Islands are an overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the western Caribbean Sea comprising the islands of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman.
The defence of the Cayman Islands is the responsibility of the United Kingdom.
The foreign relations of the Cayman Islands are largely managed from the United Kingdom, as the islands remain an overseas territory of the UK.
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 Economy of the Cayman Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Economy - overview: With no direct taxation, the Cayman Islands are a thriving offshore financial center.
More than 40,000 companies were registered in the islands as of 2000, including almost 600 banks and trust companies; banking assets exceed $500 billion.
From the earliest settlement of the Cayman Islands, economic activity was hindered by isolation and a limited natural resource base.
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 Economy of the Cayman Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The harvesting of sea turtles to resupply passing sailing ships was the first major economic activity on the islands, but local stocks were depleted by the 1790s.
The islands have few natural fresh water resources: desalination of sea water is used to solve this.
The Cayman Islands Investment Bureau is a Government agency established with the mandate of promoting investment and economic development in the Cayman Islands.
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 Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands are an overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the eastern Caribbean Sea comprising the islands of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman.
The population of the Cayman Islands is 34,763 as of July 2000.
Because the Cayman Islands are not subject to direct taxation by the British government, they serve as an international offshore banking hub and tax haven for millions of people and corporations.
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 Cayman Islands Guide - Government & Economy in the Cayman Islands (Adventure Guide to the Cayman Islands)
The Cayman Islands are a dependent territory, or a British Crown Colony, of the United Kingdom.
The islands are led by the Governor, an appointee of the Queen.
The economy of the Cayman Islands is one of the strongest in the Caribbean and residents enjoy one of the highest standards of living in the world.
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 Cayman Islands -
The Cayman Islands - often referred to as The Caymans, or (more correctly) just Cayman - were first visited by Christopher Columbus on May 10, 1503 during his fourth and final voyage to the New World.
The two "Sister Islands" of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are located about 90 miles (145 km) east of Grand Cayman and have areas of 14 square miles (36 km²) and 10 square miles (25.9 km²) respectively.
The Cayman Islands are also world famous as a Scuba Diving destination because of their proximity to the Cayman Wall and the Cayman Trench, which extend deep into the coral reefs of the Caribbean.
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 Politics of the Cayman Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Cayman Islands ' physical isolation under early British colonial allowed the development of an indigenous set administrative and legal traditions which were codified a constitution in 1959.
The Cayman Islands' political system is very bolstered by a tradition of restrained civil sustained economic prosperity and its relative isolation foreign policy concerns by virtue of its relationship with the United Kingdom.
Cayman Islands Court of Appeal is the court on the islands but a final may be heard by Her Majesty's Privy sitting in London.
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 Background Notes Archive - Western Hemisphere   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Cayman Islands are, however, part of the consular district administered by the U.S. embassy in Kingston, Jamaica.
The Cayman Islands' political system is very stable, bolstered by a tradition of restrained civil governance, sustained economic prosperity, and its relative isolation from foreign policy concerns by virtue of its colonial relationship with the United Kingdom.
The Cayman Islands Court of Appeal is the highest court on the islands, but a final appeal may be heard by Her Majesty's Privy Council sitting in London.
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 Cayman Islands - Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, Travel and Tourism Site
According to the Cayman Islands National Archive, there are written accounts of Cayman dating back to the 1830's which describe the shooting of crocodiles as a Sunday sport.
Legends of Cayman's occupation by pirates during the 18th century, including treasure caches left behind by Edward "Blackbeard" Teach, Neal Walker (in Little Cayman) and Henry Morgan, continue to be a romantic but historically questionable part of the folklore of this Western Caribbean country.
In 1971, the Islands received their first Governor and the present constitution was adopted in 1972 and its most recent amendments were adopted in February 1994.
www.caymanislands.ky /tour_guide/about_history.asp   (2249 words)

  
 Cayman Diving Lodge, Grand Cayman - Scuba Diving in the Cayman Islands: General Information cayman, diving, lodge, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The three islands (Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and Cayman Brac) are located in the Western Caribbean, 480 miles and about eighty minutes south of Miami.
The Cayman Islands have the highest standard of living and the highest educational standards as well as the lowest crime rate In the Caribbean.
The Cayman Islands are a self-governing British crown Colony.
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 Cayman Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Cayman Islands are an overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the West Indies comprising the islands of Grand Cayman Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.
The Cayman Islands are completely self-governing and voting rights are granted to all citizens the age of 18 years.
Governor of the islands serves as the representative and is appointed by Queen Elizabeth II In fiction
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 Economy of the cayman islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
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 Cayman Islands and the Turks and Caicos Islands - Economy
In the mid-1980s, the Cayman Islands were one of the most prosperous areas in the Caribbean.
On August 27, 1984, the two countries and the Cayman Islands signed a pact requiring the islands' administrators to obtain requested records within fourteen days of receiving a certification that the records were needed for an investigation of a drug-related offense.
As in the Cayman Islands, offshore financial services were an important component of the Turks and Caicos economy in the 1980s.
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 Cayman Islands Economy
Although Caymanians enjoy one of the highest standards of living in the world, about 90% of the islands' food and consumer goods must be imported.
Forty of the world's largest banks are present in the Cayman Islands.
Education is compulsory to the age of 16 and is free to all Caymanian children.
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 Cayman Islands General Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The economy of the Cayman Islands is a case study in growth and stability.
The economy in the islands is a very stable one (and has been for over a century) and everyone enjoys a high standard of living.
According to legend the islands were granted their freedom from tax and freedom from war-time conscription due to their bravery in rescuing a British noble from a sinking ship off the east end of Grand Cayman.
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 Economy and Investment in the Cayman Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Cayman Brac is the most scenic island with a large bluff rising west to east along the island and rising to 140 feet at the eastern tip, ending in a sheer cliff.
In 1655 Cayman officially became part of the British Empire under the Treaty of Madrid and for the next 300 years the islands were administered as a dependency of Jamaica.
The Cayman Islands Work Permit Board said it would be adhering strictly to the law on term limits for work permit holders, and the Board Chairman David Ritch expressed concern about issues such as insufficient documentation and the geographic balance of the work force.
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 Economy of the Cayman Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
More than 40,000 companies were registered in the islands as of 2000, including almost 600 bank s and trust companies ; banking assets exceed $500 billion.
The harvesting of sea turtle s to resupply passing sailing ships was the first major economic activity on the islands, but local stocks were depleted by the 1790s.
Two Booby Birds nesting on the edge of the bluff Students on the Lighthouse Footpath As part of their study of the history of the Cayman Islands, 7th and 8th grade students from Cayman International School...
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 Cayman Islands Guide - Economy
Despite their small size and lack of agricultural resources, The Cayman Islands have one of the highest standards of living in the world.
The current economy on the islands is one of the strongest in the Caribbean and is driven by offshore financial institutions and upscale tourism.
Despite the small size of the Cayman Islands, their high quality of life is testament to both the strength of the local economy and the quality of the residents.
caymanislands-guide.info /past.and.present/economy   (509 words)

  
 Cayman Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Cayman Islands are an overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the West Indies, comprised of theislands of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman.
The Cayman Islands are completely self-governing and universal voting rights are granted to all citizens at the age of 18years.
The Governor of theislands serves as the British representative and is appointed by Queen Elizabeth II.
www.therfcc.org /cayman-islands-13690.html   (212 words)

  
 Cayman Islands Guide - Culture
The Cayman Islands are one of the most serene and peaceful vacation spots in the Caribbean.
One of the most striking aspects of culture on the Cayman Islands – and an indicator of the predominant British and American influence – is the prevalence of Christianity.
Although the Cayman Islands are primarily influenced by British and American culture, they are a popular playground for expatriates of all nationalities.
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 Cayman Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The islands' main industries are tourism and offshore banking, thanks to the absence of direct taxes.
The Governor of the islands serves as the British representative and is appointed by Queen Elizabeth II.
The island of Grand Cayman was severely damaged by the Category Five Hurricane Ivan in September 2004, destroying many buildings and damaging nearly all.
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 Island Search Detail Pages
Economy Car Rental, established in 1990 is one of the leading car rental agencies in the Cayman Islands.
With friendly and efficient staff, new and well maintained vehicles, and affordable rates, Economy is willing to go that extra mile to make your trip to the Cayman Islands relaxing and enjoyable.
As you enter our office you will be greeted with a friendly smile, and the hospitality the Cayman Islands are renowned for.
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 Economy of the Cayman Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
From the earliest settlement of the Cayman economic activity was hindered by isolation and limited natural resource base.
The advent of modern transportation and telecommunications the 1950s led to the emergence of are now considered the Cayman Islands' "twin of economic development: international finance and tourism.
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A significant milestone was reached on Friday, 4 April, 2003 as Cayman Airways, under the leadership of the Hon.
Cayman Airways being 'toasted' by a traditional 'Champagne Departure' at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, as it taxis on the runway.
Cayman Airways is now providing service to Fort Lauderdale six days a week and is promoting the new route with a special introductory fare of US$169.00, not including taxes.
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 Cayman Islands (01/06)
The Cayman Islands Court of Appeal is the highest court on the islands, but Her Majesty's Privy Council sitting in London may hear a final appeal.
The Cayman Islands are represented in the United States by the United Kingdom Embassy at 3100 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington DC 20008; tel: 202-462-1340; fax: 202-898-4255.
Although the United Kingdom is responsible for the Cayman Islands' defense and external affairs, important bilateral issues are often resolved by negotiations between the Cayman Government and foreign governments, including the United States.
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 Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands are safe, relaxing, tranquil and best of all, home to some of the friendliest people in the Caribbean.
Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are 89 miles to the north east of Grand Cayman.
The Cayman Islands are located in the blue waters of the Caribbean Sea about 150 miles south of Cuba.
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 Car Rental Grand Cayman. Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Economy Car Rental, Avis Cayman
Be aware, however, that the islands do not offer much in the way of geographic diversity, and just about everything costs more than it does at home.
Of the three islands that make up the Caymans, Grand Cayman is the largest and the center of the tourism industry.
Economy is open every day of the year except Christmas Day, with office hours from 7am to 6pm, you can be certain that we will be there to provide your transportation needs.
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 PRESS RELEASE • Cayman Island Meeting
The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce invited the FCCA to participate in a recent meeting on Thursday, July 19
The meeting is designed to be the first in a series of meetings with the FCCA so that a plan of action can be implemented that best suits the needs of local businesses and satisfies the long term plans of the cruise lines.
meeting underlines that the cruise industry is important to the economy of the Cayman Islands, therefore it is imperative that a close working relationship be of prime importance to both parties," state Michele M. Paige, President of the FCCA.
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 Cayman Net News: Cayman Islands in the Foreign Press   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The country’s tourism minister was one of a number of important officials present at a lunch designed to rally support for the show to be held later in the year.
The cruise industry is key to the economy of the Cayman Islands, and the minister acknowledged that its choice as host country for the whole of the Caribbean region was both an honour and an opportunity.
With the exception of Montserrat they are quietly some of the wealthiest small islands in the world with GDP figures that in certain cases exceed or are better than those of most developed countries.
caymannetnews.com /2006/02/1035/press.shtml   (563 words)

  
 Cayman island - ,Regional Core Health Data System - Country Profile: CAYMAN ISLANDS,Cayman Islands Travel Guide | ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Cayman Islands is a British Dependent Territory comprising three islands: Political stability and a strong economy characterize the Cayman Islands.
Cayman Island Skatepark or the Black Pearl Skatepark which is a Caribbean Skatepark.
Cayman Islands Rugby Union - !http://www.caymanrugby.com/ The governing body of rugby union football in the Cayman Islands.
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