Cayman Islands
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The Cayman Islands comprises of three separate islands – Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac. The islands are the tops of seamount pinnacles reaching up from the Cayman Trench. George Toen, in southwest Grand Cayman is the country’s capital.
Grand Cayman - Western Caribbean it is about 150 miles south of Cuba480 miles southwest of Miami, 180 miles northwest of Jamaica. Cayman Brac - 89 miles northeast of Grand Cayman Little Cayman - 5 miles west of Cayman Brac. |
The Cayman Islands have been connected to the United Kingdom since the signing of the Treaty of Madrid in 1670. The Islands are officially an British "Overseas Territory." Cayman islands follow most UK laws.
The total area is 101sq miles, Grand Cayman measures 76sq miles; length: 22 miles; average width: 4 miles; highest point: about 60ft above sea level. Cayman Brac is15sq miles; length: 12 miles; average width: 1.5 miles; highest point: The Bluff - 140ft above sea level. Little Cayman is 10 sq miles; length: 10 miles; average width: just over 1 mile; highest point: 40ft above sea level
Government: Parliamentary System, Constitutional monarchy
Capital: George Town, Grand Cayman
Official language: English
Population: 56, 732 of which 32,201 are Caymanians (2012)
Currency: Cayman Islands Dollar (CI$ 1.00 = US$ 1.20)
The Economy: The manin industries are financial services, tourism and real estate
Taxes: There is no direct taxation; however the government raises its revenue from fees and duties
Time: Eastern Standard Time (daylight savings time not observed)
Climate: Temperature ranges between an average winter low of 64 degrees F to a summer high of 93.4 degrees F
Cayman has an outdoor lifestyle with a wide variety of different beaches and water sports options. There are many of different restaurants and bars most of which are situated on Grand Cayman.
Cayman is world-renowned for its marine life, living within extensive coral reef, but there is much to see on land as well with over 650 different species of plants. About half of Cayman is swamp, so there are large areas of mangrove wilderness. The mangroves are an important breeding ground for fish and birds.
School Systems
Cayman education system includes both public and private schools. Caymanians and children of government workers can attend the public school system. However the majority expats and some Caymanians send their children into private schools. The Department of Education has a therapy team including Occupational Therapists servicing children in the public school sector.
The total area is 101sq miles, Grand Cayman measures 76sq miles; length: 22 miles; average width: 4 miles; highest point: about 60ft above sea level. Cayman Brac is15sq miles; length: 12 miles; average width: 1.5 miles; highest point: The Bluff - 140ft above sea level. Little Cayman is 10 sq miles; length: 10 miles; average width: just over 1 mile; highest point: 40ft above sea level
Government: Parliamentary System, Constitutional monarchy
Capital: George Town, Grand Cayman
Official language: English
Population: 56, 732 of which 32,201 are Caymanians (2012)
Currency: Cayman Islands Dollar (CI$ 1.00 = US$ 1.20)
The Economy: The manin industries are financial services, tourism and real estate
Taxes: There is no direct taxation; however the government raises its revenue from fees and duties
Time: Eastern Standard Time (daylight savings time not observed)
Climate: Temperature ranges between an average winter low of 64 degrees F to a summer high of 93.4 degrees F
Cayman has an outdoor lifestyle with a wide variety of different beaches and water sports options. There are many of different restaurants and bars most of which are situated on Grand Cayman.
Cayman is world-renowned for its marine life, living within extensive coral reef, but there is much to see on land as well with over 650 different species of plants. About half of Cayman is swamp, so there are large areas of mangrove wilderness. The mangroves are an important breeding ground for fish and birds.
School Systems
Cayman education system includes both public and private schools. Caymanians and children of government workers can attend the public school system. However the majority expats and some Caymanians send their children into private schools. The Department of Education has a therapy team including Occupational Therapists servicing children in the public school sector.
Health care in Cayman Islands
A broad range of medical services are available on Grand Cayman with two fully equipped hospitals, and an additional hospital on Cayman Brac. Numerous clinics, many private specialist doctors and allied health professionals are also on island. Healthcare and medications can be costly. Health insurance is mandatory on the Islands. When working for the government health insurance in provided.
A broad range of medical services are available on Grand Cayman with two fully equipped hospitals, and an additional hospital on Cayman Brac. Numerous clinics, many private specialist doctors and allied health professionals are also on island. Healthcare and medications can be costly. Health insurance is mandatory on the Islands. When working for the government health insurance in provided.
Delivery of OT Services in Country
There are currently 21 OTs registered with the Council of Professionals Allied to Medicine (CPAM).
A large number of Occupational Therapists work with the field of Paediatrics with a small portion of OT's working in the fields of adult physical health, adult learning disabilities and adult mental health. Services are located within both government and private practice facilities.
There are currently 21 OTs registered with the Council of Professionals Allied to Medicine (CPAM).
A large number of Occupational Therapists work with the field of Paediatrics with a small portion of OT's working in the fields of adult physical health, adult learning disabilities and adult mental health. Services are located within both government and private practice facilities.
Country Representative
Lizzie Knight
Address: George Town, Cayman Islands
E-mail: [email protected]
Facebook: Cayman Islands OT Association Ltd.
Instagram: @caymanislandsotassociation
Address: George Town, Cayman Islands
E-mail: [email protected]
Facebook: Cayman Islands OT Association Ltd.
Instagram: @caymanislandsotassociation