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Last updated: 12th Jan 2012
This section describes in detail where the shopping centres are in Grand Cayman. It lists them by district, then describes which shops are in each of them. We describe where in the Cayman Islands you can find the every day products that you might need from beauty supplies, to books, children's clothing, computers, diving equipment, electronics, furniture, linens and plants. We also let you know where to find a beauty salon, a cleaner, plumber and electrician.
SHOPPING IN CAYMANThere are a number of shopping centres located around the Island from downtown George Town, along Seven Mile Beach to West Bay and East End. You can get all essential items and most luxury goods on the Island, although sometimes choices may seem limited and prices higher than what you may be used to. There is a good selection of jewellery, watches, china, crystal, glass, appliances, kitchenware, groceries, plants, cameras and home improvement supplies. Selections of shoes and clothing are more limited. Of course there is a large selection of resort-style island wear, but items such as men’s suits, ties, work shirts, jeans and winter apparel are better purchased elsewhere.Duty Free ShoppingMuch of the shopping in the Cayman Islands is duty-free, as well as being free from sales tax, so it might make sense for you to invest in the purchase of certain luxury items like jewellery, watches, leather goods and cameras while on Island. (Editor’s note: in this context, “duty free” means the government has not added any import or customs duty to items when they are imported into Cayman, and “tax free” refers to the absence of any form of sales tax in the Islands). Without the mark-up of duty fees, sales tax, GST or VAT, island retail prices can be considerably less than in mainland countries.When buying products in a duty free, tax free market, there can also be pricing benefits that come directly from the manufacturers. Many luxury goods manufacturers fix the retail prices of their products and dictate that retailers do not sell them for less than the prescribed price. These are typically set according to country or geographic area. However, in duty-free markets, manufacturers will generally allow retailers to give better pricing than customers might expect in their home market. It pays to shop around, particularly on Saturdays when there are usually no cruise ships in port, but buying duty-free items in Cayman can offer significant savings of 5-50% off prices compared to many other countries.Most major watch brands have representatives here, as do camera and jewellery designers (all duty free). Cayman’s jewellery stores also carry a large selection of diamonds, with a great range of cuts and sizes from 0.25 carat to well over 10 carats. You can expect savings of up to 50% compared to American retail prices. Many people on the cruise ship circuit know this and leave major jewellery purchases until they come into port. SPECIALTY SHOPS
Art Galleries & Locally Made Collectables Art galleries on Grand Cayman are extremely good at carrying the work of local artists and craftsmen, such as original paintings, Caymanite jewellery or hand-woven thatch products. The quality is superb and such works have become highly collectable. Other locally produced goods include Cayman sea salt, soap products, hand painted cushions, jams, hot sauces, sculptures, note cards and more.Arteccentrix is located at 273 Dorcy Drive in the Industrial Park. They sell original Cayman art, prints by some of Cayman’s top artists and host exhibitions and workshops for kids and adults. Tel: (345) 927 2076.Artifacts Ltd. is a treasure trove of antique maps, prints, coins, jewellery, boxes and china as well as unique modern hand-made glass and ceramics. They are located on the waterfront in George Town. Tel: (345) 949 2442.
Bodden Town Art Shop features original art from local Caymanian artists. Located at 293 Bodden Town Road. Tel: (345) 943 2827.
Cathy Church’s ‘Imagination’ collection can be viewed at the Cathy Church Underwater Photo Gallery located on South Church Street in South Sound. Tel: (345) 949 7415
The Craft Market on the waterfront is a great stop for cruise ship passengers, but the number of items actually produced locally is limited.
Guy Harvey’s Gallery and Shoppe is famous for his original marine paintings and prints. Located at 49 South Church Street, George Town. Tel: (345) 943 4891.
Island Art and Framing in the Grand Harbour Shopping Centre, sells prints, a small selection of original art and also offers framing. Tel: (345) 947 2606.
The Kennedy Gallery in the West Shore Centre (Pink Plaza) sells framed original paintings by well known local artists, as well as prints and sculpture. They are also a very well known framing shop. Tel: (345) 949 8077.
Picturethis does quality photography and framing. They are located in the Centennial Towers in West Bay. Home of Rebecca Davidson - a very much loved children’s (and wedding) photographer. Tel: (345) 943 3686.
Pure Art has featured the work of some of the Island’s best known and beloved painters and artisans for over 20 years, with original paintings, art prints and handcrafted Island gifts. Located on South Church Street, a mile south of George Town. Open Monday to Thursday 10am to 6pm, Friday and Saturday 10am to 5.15pm. (Tel: (345) 949 9133)
Sandon Feat Gallery is a unique London-style gallery that features local art. They showcase the works of local artist CE Whitney, a traditionally trained oil painter who infuses local scenes with an upbeat sense of colour, composition and harmony. Open Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Located in Park Place (in the same building as the Da Vinci Centre on West Bay Road). Tel: (345) 949 7263.
Be on the lookout for art exhibitions and other events that display local artwork at Camana Bay, The Gallery at the Ritz-Carlton, the National Gallery and local restaurants like Grand Old House and Full of Beans. Art SuppliesThe stores below carry selections of paints, brushes and canvases as well as arts and craft supplies for children. Book NookGalleria Plaza, West Bay RoadTel: (345) 945 4686The Hobby Shop4102 Govenors Square, off West Bay RoadTel: (345) 745 6500
Kirk Home Centre
257 Eastern Avenue, George Town
Tel: (345) 949 2521
Kirk Office Equipment
67 North Sound Road
Tel: (345) 623 5475
They have an extensive selection of acrylic, watercolour and oil paints as well as washable children’s paints. Also brushes, canvases, drawing pencils, felt swatches, glue and glitter.
Office Supply
Marquee Plaza
Tel: (345) 326 2170
Offers a large selection of arts and crafts, school and office supplies.
Beauty Products
The following businesses stock the well known brands indicated:
Avon Advantage
Murryson’s Plaza, Eastern Avenue
Tel: (345) 947 7268
Email: avon2gcm@candw.ky
Avon products including Anew skincare, Skin-So-Soft, Foot Works, Bug Guard, Naturals and Mark. They can also special order.
Beyond Basics Day Spa
Smith Road Plaza, George Town
Tel: (345) 945 2737
Email: info@beyondbasics.ky
Obagi, Image Skincare, Skin Medica, Repe’chage, and Jane Iredale “The Skin Care Make Up”.
Body Works
Queen’s Court Plaza
Tel: (345) 945 6485
Alba, Aura Cacia, Burt’s Bees, Deep Steep, Earth Therapeutics, Eminence, Foot Logix, Gaiam Products, Gehwol Foot Products, OPI and Thalgo.
Cirrus Distributors
Tel: (345) 525 3939
Distributors for Biotone, Solrx, Depileve products and more.
Da Vinci Centre for Wellness and Alternative Therapies
Park Place, West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 943 2002
Chrysalis skincare products.
Eclipze Hair Salon & Day Spa
Camana Bay
Tel: (345) 945 1188
TIGI (Catwalk, Bedhead and Love, Peace & the Planet), Goldwell, Peter Thompson Roth, June Jacobs, Aromafloria, Niko Mineral Makeup, Gehwol-Fusskraft, OPI and Bella Hair Products.
Every Bloomin’ Thing
384 Crewe Road
Tel: (345) 945 1701
Caldrea, Crabtree & Evelyn, Cucuni and Fruits & Passion.
Focus Hair & Beauty
Marquee Plaza, West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 943 6287
Guinot, Kérastase, Pureology (all organic), Redken and L’Oréal.
Hibiscus Spa, The Westin
West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 945 3800
OPI and Pevonia.
Kirk Freeport
21 stores around the Island
Tel: (345) 949 7477
Chanel, Clinique, Christian Dior, Cartier, Clarins, Estée Lauder, Guerlain, Lancôme, La Mer, La Prairie, MAC, NARS, Nina Ricci, Sisley Skin Care and Yves Saint Laurent.
Le Visage
Unit 6B Market Street, Camana Bay
Tel: (345) 946 2332
Kevyn Aucoin, Lavera Organic Skin Care and Stila Cosmetics.
Paige & Co.
Pasadora Place, Smith Road, George Town
Tel: (345) 949 6912
Abba, L’Oréal Professional, Sebastian and Juvexin Products.
Petique
Pasadora Place on Smith Road, George Town
Tel: (345) 949 7296
Ahava Skin Care, The Naked Bee and Ecotools earth-friendly products.
The Retreat at Tips N Toes
Bayshore Mall, George Town
Tel: (345) 943 8637
Dermalogica, Essi, Orly, OPI and Young Nails.
Sameena’s
Bush Centre, North Church Street
Tel: (345) 949 4052
Goldwell, June Jacobs, Pevonia, OPI, Eve Taylor and Paul Mitchell.
Silver Rain Spa, The Ritz-Carlton
West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 943 9000
La Prairie.
Spa de Soul
Governors Square, West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 945 5919
Chi, Goldwell, Paul Mitchell and Remy Laure.
Spa Esprit
The Strand, West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 945 4334
Biolage, Phyto, KMS, American Crew, Environ, Guinot, Matrix and OPI.
Spa Indigo
Tel: (345) 916 5977
Email: spa_indigo@candw.ky
Yon-Ka Products.
Styles
West Shore Centre, West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 949 8809
Biolage, Biosilk, Tech Italy, Matrix, Nexus, Paul Mitchell, Remy Laure (used in salon only), Sebastian and Tigi by Bed Head.
Vanity Hair & Nail Design
Bay Harbour Centre (next to Grand Pavilion)
Tel: (345) 949 7929
Aveda, Catwalk, Bed Head, Moroccanoil, Phyto Hair Products, S-Factor by Tigi, Keritin Complex by Coppola, GHD and other professional styling tools.
Books & Stationery
Cayman has a really good selection of book stores and all are very different.
Atlantic Kids
Though more of a children’s clothing and toy store, AK does sell a thoughtful and educational selection of books for children, as well as other educational cards and items which can help children to learn to read, count and improve their analytical skills. Located in Paddington Place, off the Butterfield roundabout and open Monday-Wednesday and Saturday from 9am-6pm and Thursday-Friday 9am to 7pm. Tel: (345) 943 2296.
Books & Books
Books & Books sells a worldwide range of authors with a specialty in Caribbean writing. They hold frequent in-store events including author signings and readings, kids’ story and craft time and a monthly open mic evening called Floetry. There is a light and airy room dedicated to children that has an impressive selection of young adult fiction in addition to toys, educational games and books for children of all ages. The art room has a comprehensive collection of architecture, design, photography and gardening books. They also offer a wide-ranging selection of books in history, biography, travel, cooking, and mind, body and spirit. Located in the Camana Bay Town Centre, they are open Monday-Saturday from 10am-9pm. Tel: (345) 640 2665.
The Book Loft
The Humane Society’s charity book shop called The Book Loft is run entirely by volunteers and sells a large selection of second hand books, most in very good condition. Books are listed alphabetically by author in specific categories – romance, thrillers, science fiction, mysteries, fantasy, biographies, history, self help, trade paperbacks, hardbacks and they also sell children’s books and CDs. Prices range from CI$0.25 to CI$5 per book. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society. They are open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 9am-4pm. Tel: (345) 945 5596.
Book Nook
Located in the Galleria Plaza on West Bay Road, the Book Nook has a very good selection of books, travel guides, cook books, cards, children’s toys and activities, note cards, candles and other unique gifts. They are open from Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm. Tel: (345) 945 4686.
The Christian Enlightenment Centre
Located on Elgin Avenue, George Town, they carry Christian books, Bibles, devotionaries, cards, gift items, DVDs and CDs. Open Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm. Tel: (345) 945 1252.
Hobbies & Books
A smaller book store compared to the others, but the longest established and they are the only store (as far as we know) that offer individual newspaper and magazine subscriptions. Along with books they have a large selection of children’s toys and the range of merchandise covers everything from the latest electronic toys to traditional board games. They are located in the Piccadilly Centre on Elgin Avenue and are open Monday- Saturday 9am-6pm. Tel: (345) 949 0707.
Building Supplies
Grand Cayman is well served with a handful of very good building supply companies. It is perfectly feasible to build or renovate a house without resorting to buying from overseas. You can buy everything from blocks, concrete, windows, doors, bathrooms, plumbing equipment, electrical supplies, kitchens, roofing supplies and everything in between on-Island. The major building suppliers are A.L. Thompson’s, Cox Lumber and Kirk Home Centre. They are also the authorised dealers for many well-known brands and can special order anything you need (thus taking on the risk of it breaking enroute and you not being liable to replace it!). For more detailed information, please see our Building a Home chapter.
Cameras & Photographic Equipment
Cameras are duty free and it is commonly acknowledged that they are cheaper in Cayman than in the US or Europe.
The Camera Store
32 Goring Avenue, George Town
Tel: (345) 949 8359
They are the dealers for Canon, Fuji, Leica, Olympus, Nikon, and Pentax, from large DSLRS to tiny camcorders. They also have a wide selection of film and camera accessories, plus digital printing services.
Cathy Church’s Photo Centre
Sunset House Hotel, South Church Street
Tel: (345) 949 7415
They sell a wide range of digital cameras including Nikon, Olympus, Canon, Vivitar and Sony along with a great selection of underwater camera systems. Each sale or rental includes a free mini-lesson. They also sell a large selection of accessories and have five instant photo printing kiosks that can custom print any size photo on canvas or fine art paper. The gallery of Cathy’s beautiful underwater photos is worth the trip.
Clothing
The following Cayman stores sell clothing:
Arabus Boutique
Edward Street, downtown George Town
Tel: (345) 949 4620
Specialises in men’s and women’s office and evening wear with well known brands like Paul Smith, Ted Baker, Donna Karan, Calvin Klein and Nicole Miller.
Atlantic
Paddington Place, Godfrey Nixon Road
Tel: (345) 949 2296
Atlantic features well known brands at prices that are very affordable. In the men’s department you will find designers such as Original Penguin and Ben Sherman, plus designer dress shirts and ties from Eagle and Arrow. In the women’s department, they carry Esprit, Chaus, Mac & Jac, XOXO, My Michelle and many more. They have a very good selection of lingerie including top brands like Spanx, Bali and Barely There, and in the shoe department they sell Skechers, Madden Girl, and many others. There are also excellent accessory and gift sections.
Atlantic Kids
Paddington Place, Godfrey Nixon Road
Tel: (345) 943 2296
Specialises in children’s clothing from infants to teens and are the authorized dealer in Cayman for Carter’s, OshKosh, and Stride Rite as well as many other top children’s brands. They have a huge selection of Jansport backpacks and back to school Items. Prices are very reasonable and comparable to the US. They also have a very good selection of gifts, books, and fun and educational toys.
The Beach Boutique
Seven Mile Shops, West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 949 8128
Specialises in casual beachwear and swimwear from designers such as Longitude, Roxy, Billabong, Ralph Lauren (women’s swimwear), Speedo and Quiksilver.
Blue Wave
10 Shedden Road, George Town
Tel: (345) 949 8166
Lifestyle wear and surf shop carrying the Billabong, Roxy and Quiksilver clothing lines for men and women. They are also the Island’s sole supplier of OluKai flip-flops.
The Cabana – a Lilly Pulitzer Via Shop
The Paseo, Camana Bay
Tel: (345) 945 7465
Specialising in resort wear with trademark prints and vibrant colours. This is the first international Lilly Pulitzer Via Shop. Also available are bags, sandals and swimsuits.
Cayman Couture
The Strand Shopping Centre
Tel: (345) 949 4411
A new fashion boutique for men and women.
Funky Monkey
Governors Square, West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 943 8659
A hip apparel and fun wear boutique for your sporty, sweaty, yogy, beachy and party inspired clothing for men and women.
Island Company
The Paseo, Camana Bay
Tel: (345) 945 7575
Resort wear for men and women featuring linen shirts, pants, dresses, and comfortable cottons that embody the true essence of island living. They also have swimwear, T-shirts, beach sandals, bags and cover ups.
The Jean Bar
The Paseo, Camana Bay
Tel: (345) 949 8173
Custom jeans designed to suit your unique taste in style, cut and colour from a wide variety of top designer names.
Just Add Water
Governors Square, West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 945 4208
Women’s resort and island wear, fashions for the office, and accessories including handbags, jewellery and shoes.
NKY
The Paseo, Camana Bay
Tel: (345) 946 8171
Specialises in upscale men’s and women’s attire. They are the distributors for Hugo Boss, Tommy Bahama, Lacoste, Polo Ralph Lauren, Robert Graham, Kenneth Cole and other designers.
NKY Collections
The Paseo, Camana Bay
Tel: (345) 946 8172
Right next to NKY, NKY Collections features upscale apparel for women from designers such as BCBG, Diane Von Furstenberg, Halston Heritage, Nicole Miller, Herve Leger, Tommy Bahama Women, Spanx and others.
Off The Peg
Elgin Avenue, George Town
Tel: (345) 946 5050
Women’s clothing and accessories.
Passions Lingerie
Galleria Plaza, West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 945 5571
European-style lingerie, beach wedding dresses, and other accessories. Well known brands include Cassa Bella, La Perla, Lilly Pulitzer and Crabtree & Evelyn.
Sand Angels
The Paseo, Camana Bay
Tel: (345) 945 7263
Swimwear and resort wear for women. Also men’s, teens and children’s sun protection swimwear and apparel for an active lifestyle.
Sport N Zone
Hospital Road Plaza, Hospital Road
Tel: (345) 945 6453
The only Nike store on the Island.
Temptations Italian Lingerie
2nd Floor, Flagship Building, Harbour Drive
Tel: (345) 946 0525
A boutique on the waterfront that specialises in Italian lingerie and beachwear and is famous for being the only store on the island carrying brands such as Emporio Armani, D&G by Dolce and Gabbana, La Perla, Verdissima and more.
Ziba Cayman
The Strand Shopping Centre
Tel: (345) 946 9422
A new women’s clothing boutique featuring designer active wear.
Also try the boutiques at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman Beach Suites and the Westin as they carry great beachwear and casual attire for adults. Divers Supply, Divers World (in the West Shore Centre and Seven Mile Shops) also stock adult and children’s beachwear.
Computers & IT Services
Expect to pay a little more for computers in Cayman than in the US. However, if you do buy a computer in the US, remember you will have to pay 22% duty on the shipping, insurance and cost of the equipment when you bring it to Cayman. Also consider that warranties on computers bought off-Island do not extend to the Cayman Islands. Many people buy all their computer equipment in Cayman. Stores which sell computers on the island include Cayman Business Machines, the Cayman Mac store, Kirk Office Equipment and Office Supply Ltd. For a list of the specific brands they carry see the Running a Business chapter. For IT services see below:
Cayman Business Machines
Tel: (345) 949 8642
They sell and service Lenovo computers.
Caytronics
Tel: (345) 926 0126
Email: caytronics@gmail.com
Provides on-site computer repairs and maintenance for business and home computer systems, networks and electronic systems of all types. They also provide setup for audio and rental equipment for small meetings and events.
Cyber Joe’s
The Shoppes at Grand Harbour
Tel: (345) 943 7873
Email: sales@cyberjoes.ky
Cyber Joe’s has an internet café, repair centre and retail store under one roof, and also sells and services both PC and Apple products.
Ignition Cayman Ltd.
Grand Pavilion, 802 West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 815 0369
They offer IT management support, disaster recovery solutions, data replication services, system monitoring, information protection and virtual office cloud systems.
Software Solutions
36 Lawrence Blvd, Marquee Plaza
Tel: (345) 927 3012
Service and repairs to computers, IT support and network setup/network resolution.
Dive Equipment
There are many small stores and dive centres that sell and rent dive equipment, but these are the two biggest stores:
Divers Supply
West Shore Centre (Pink Plaza),
West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 949 7621
Open: seven days a week, 8am–9pm.
Scuba brands include Aqua Lung, Cressi, Mares, Oceanic, Scuba Pro and more.
Divers World
Seven Mile Shops, West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 949 8128
Open: Monday through Saturday, 8am–6pm.
A complete inventory of dive and snorkel equipment including wetsuits, masks, fins, underwater cameras, film, watches and more.
Electronic Equipment
The Audiophile
Governors Square, West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 746 4434
Specialises in the design, sales and installation of residential and commercial audio/video systems and other audiovisual products and accessories for the mid to high end market. They are also the sole distributors for JBL, Infinity Systems, Harmon/Kardon, Digital Projection, Denon and other brands.
Automated Technologies
Tel: (345) 943 2266
Offers automation for everything in the home including security, lighting, entertainment systems and more.
B.J.’s Electronics
Three locations:
Eastern Avenue, Tel: (345) 949 7713
Treasure Island Resort, Tel: (345) 949 7460
Shamrock Road, BT. Tel: (345) 947 9886
Three complete electronic stores offering computers, monitors, car stereos and speakers, iPod docking stations, games, phones and many hard to find electronic gadgets.
Brand Source Home Gallery
209 Dorcy Drive, Industrial Park
Tel: (345) 623 5000
Authorised dealer for premium television and home entertainment systems, including Mitsubishi, Samsung, SONY, Panasonic and Toshiba. Brand Source honours manufacturer warranties, provides installation and technical support services and carries a wide selection of entertainment furniture.
CayTech
Galleria Plaza, West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 943 8324
Retailer of computers and accessories, TV’s, satellite systems, phones, power supplies, and the latest electronic gadgets.
Complete Controls Cayman
Tel: (345) 916 7753
Email: davidmyers7@gmail.com
They make the latest technology trends in music and HD video accessible for the home theater, home automation and distributed AV.
Creative Tech
Baytown Plaza, 36 West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 946 8324
Authorised dealer and custom installation of high-end TV’s and sound systems for residential and corporate customers.
Funky Tangs
Two locations:
> 220 Shedden Road, Tel: (345) 949 0998
> Hirst Road, Savannah, Tel: (345) 943 0998
Funky Tangs specialises in TVs, home theatre equipment and audio/video accessories and also offers a full line of CDs, musical instruments and car stereos.
Hi-Tech Electronics
Ashgo Street, off Godfrey Nixon Way
Tel: (345) 945 3950
Hi-Tech carries a large selection of TVs, DVDs, stereos, gaming consoles, home theatre systems and car radios in Cayman. They can also assist with setting up your DISH Network or Direct TV systems.
House Smart Technologies
8 Dilbert’s Plaza, 155 Shamrock Road
Tel: (345) 947 0854
They provide and install home-automation, security and entertainment systems, along with offering associated products and services.
Errands/Concierge Service
If you don’t have enough time for errands or need extra help during the day buying groceries, paying bills or doing the school run, help is available. CustomERrands (Tel: (345) 926 5599) is a concierge, errand and event planning service for anyone - private individuals or businesses - needing some extra help. Email vbise@customerrands.ky for further details. Alternatively, BKM Limited (Tel: (345) 926 1154) offers a wide range of services and errands to visitors and short-term residents.
Furniture
Though most condos and homes come fully furnished, we all still like to personalise our homes as much as possible. Fortunately, there are quite a few good furniture stores on-Island with a wide variety of furniture to choose from. If you’re moving to the Island, take the advice of anyone who tells you not to bring furniture with you. If you decide to buy your own home, you can ship your furniture later (remember: the exemption on paying duty on furniture and personal effects expires after six months!)
Absolutely Fabulous
Caymanian Village, North Sound Rd
Tel: (345) 949 8611
An eclectic mix of new and old furniture from far and wide. They are the exclusive distributor for Carrol Boyes from South Africa, and the Old Java furniture collections, and sell an extensive range of outdoor furniture including teak, woven rattan, and fabrics from Italy. The aim is to keep the quality high, while keeping prices reasonable for local residents. They also offer interior design and space planning, and will ship furniture throughout the Caribbean.
Beacon Furniture
Dorcy Drive, Industrial Park
Tel: (345) 943 2323
They carry indoor and outdoor furniture, sofas, beds, tables, chairs, lamps, book shelves and many accessories in styles ranging from classic to contemporary.
Beyond the Horizon
Galleria Plaza, West Bay Rd
Tel: (345) 946 1498
Asian, particularly Balinese wooden furniture for living, dining, entertaining and sleeping areas as well as unique home furnishings, clothing and accessories. They also carry unusual lighting, woven patio furniture, mirrors, large vases and pots, abstract carvings, teek root chairs and much more.
Classic Designs
8 Plaza Venezia, North Sound Road
Tel: (345) 945 1732
They have a full range of contemporary and traditional home furnishings and accessories from manufacturers including Ashley, Coaster and Best. They also carry lamps, rugs, artwork, vases, artificial flowers and more.
Eurasia Imports Ltd.
Cayman Village, North Sound Road
Tel: (345) 945 2089
They carry solid rosewood furniture and a wide variety of genuine antiques from China, Tibet and Mongolia.
IDG (International Design Group)
Seven Mile Shops, West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 943 6464
Email: info@idgcayman.com
www.idgcayman.com
A full service, up-scale interior-design firm with a 5,000 square foot showroom displaying furniture, fabrics, lighting and accessories. IDG are exclusive dealers for a number of mid to high end furniture lines and represent manufacturers that include Baker, McGuire, Century, OLY and Adriana Hoyos. Their team of interior designers can also source antiques and artwork. In addition to their West Bay Road store, they also have a large warehouse on Airport Road where they display all the furniture they cannot fit in their SMB store.
Kirk Home Centre
Eastern Avenue, George Town
Tel: (345) 949 2521
A complete home improvement store that sells most home accessories and a full range of Courtyard Classics patio furniture including tables, chairs, loungers, cushions and umbrellas.
Marksons Furniture and Windows
19 Compass Drive, George Town
Tel: (345) 949 6233
Various styles of mid-range furniture, windows, and bedding. They also sell fabrics, lighting, artificial plants, rugs, artwork, and offer space planning and interior design services.
Martlet Design Ltd.
6 JJT Warehouses, Industrial Park
Tel: (345) 916 7583
Email: jb@johnbirddesigns.com
Award winning furniture designer/makers. Established for over 17 years, creating beautiful, affordable indoor and outdoor furniture. Specializing in cabinetry, built in or standalone furniture, wine cellars, bedroom sets, framing and home accessories. Every piece is unique and made to order.
Robert Wood Lighting and Interiors
28 Commercial Ave, Industrial Park
Tel: (345) 949 7765
Features tropical Caribbean style furniture and specialises in eco-friendly materials made from sustainable resources including bamboo and coconut palm flooring, energy efficient lighting, and low flush toilets.
Tomlinson Furniture
9 Walkers Road, George Town
Tel: (345) 949 5383
Email: sales@tomlinsonfurniture.ky
They have served the Island with affordable, dependable and quality furniture since 1974. Best known for mattresses at an unbeatable price, they also offer great deals on furnishings for every room in the house.
Welcome Home
Governors Square, West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 949 4663
Offers upscale indoor and outdoor furniture, lamps, mirrors and gift items.
Woods Furniture and Design
131 Dorcy Drive
Tel: (345) 949 5933
Has a wide range of furnishings for every room. They also offer kitchen and bathroom cabinetry and flooring.
Second-Hand Furniture
There is quite a booming market for second-hand furniture. On most Saturdays there are yard sales where household items can be found. Listings can be found in the newspaper classifieds, www.ecaytrade.com or www.caymannewsservice.com. The British Red Cross Thrift Store and the Humane Society Thrift Shop also sell second-hand furniture, household items, books, clothing and more.
Hardware
All the largest home stores like A.L. Thompson’s, Cox Lumber, Kirk Home Centre and Uncle Bill’s carry a large selection of hardware.
Home Accessories
There are quite a few places in Cayman where you can find accessories to make your new place really feel like home! All the home centres and furniture stores above also carry a good range of accessories like pillows, lamps and ornaments etc. Dedicated home accessory stores include Bedside Manor in Camana Bay, which carries elegant throws, cushions, linens, lamps and eclectic home accessories. Welcome Home in Governors Square and Absolutely Fabulous in Caymanian Village on North Sound Road also have a great selection of home accessories.
Housewares
Whether you’re renting or purchasing a home, most houses and condos come fitted with a washer, dryer, fridge and stove. Many also come with a microwave and dishwasher. If you are renting, properties usually come equipped with plates, glasses, cutlery and pots and pans. Linens and towels are less frequently provided.
Most things you may need for your home can be found at one of Cayman’s home centres: Kirk Home Centre, A.L. Thompson’s, Cox Lumber, Brand Source Home Gallery and Uncle Bill’s. If you are looking for kitchen supplies there are various places with extensive choices. The Restaurant Depot in Industrial Park has everything a professional chef could want. Bon Vivant in Governors Square is the dealer for Viking, Smeg and Le Creuset cookware. Gawk & Leer in Seven Mile Shops offers high-end contemporary kitchen accessories; Brand Source Home & Gallery and Kirk Home Centre both have a good selection of kitchen knives, cooking pots, china and kitchen appliances.
Brand Source Home Gallery carries GE, Profile, Monogram, Frigidaire, Electrolux, Fisher & Paykel, Calphalon, Krups, Chantal and other specialty houseware brands. They also carry small appliances, custom closets and storage systems. Kirk Home Centre features American Standard bathroom fittings. A.L. Thompson’s offers Whirlpool, Maytag, Miele and Kitchen Aid. Kirk Freeport’s Waterford and Wedgwood store in George Town carries bone china and crystal glassware. These stores are usually open Monday through Saturday, 9am-6pm.
Hurricane Supplies
As mentioned in the Hurricane chapter, it is very important that you stock up on supplies well before the threat of a hurricane on the horizon. Essential food items can be purchased from the major supermarkets. Other items such as torches, batteries, tarpaulins or generators can be sourced at the major home centres such as A.L. Thompson’s, Cox Lumber, Kirk Home Centre or Uncle Bill’s. For hurricane shutters, Hydes and Sons has a factory on-Island which makes top-of-the-line hurricane shutters in a variety of colours and styles.
Jewellery & Repair
Cayman is a great place to buy jewellery. It can be 50% cheaper than in Europe or the US since watches, gems and precious metals are all duty-free. If you are shopping for a special piece, the best option is to just head downtown and wander around the Kirk Freeport or Island Companies shops, or explore the other jewellery outlets near the cruise ship terminals. Alternatively, there is a beautiful jewellery store at Camana Bay called The Mansion, or you can look in Tiffany’s or Magnum Jewellers, both at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. For unique antique pieces, Artifacts Ltd. is located on the harbour front. For repairs, Kirk Freeport and Island Companies offer an in-house repair service.
Lighting
The large home improvement stores such as A.L. Thompson’s and Kirk Home Centre carry a good selection of lighting and lamps, as does International Lighting & Design, Cayman Electrical Supply and Robert Wood Lighting and Interiors. There is also Cayman Electrical Supply (CES) which has a 20,000sq ft warehouse full of lighting and electrical supplies for contractors and the general public with wholesale pricing from leading manufacturers. They are located in Highgrove Business Park in Industrial Park.
If you are moving to the island we advise that you don’t bring lamps and lampshades with you. Firstly, they’re a nightmare to ship and secondly you can find a good selection on-Island. Also be advised that only 110/115v two-pin electrical plugs work here.
Linens
You can buy sheets from Kirk Home Centre, A.L. Thompson’s and Bedside Manor in Camana Bay. For eco-friendly bamboo linens try Robert Wood or Kirk Home Centre. Absolutely Fabulous stocks organic natural-fibre linens. Nice quality bath towels can be found at Kirk Home Centre. Valu-Med Pharmacy on Walker’s Road and Cost-U-Less in Governors Square sell great beach towels.
Bed sizes in Cayman are US sizes and not European sizes. This means that a twin or single bed is 38” x 74”, a full bed is 54” x 80”, a queen is 60” x 80” and a king is 84” x 80”.
Oriental Rugs
Rugs Oriental
Galleria Plaza, West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 949 7847
Email: rugsoriental@candw.ky
This is a lovely store full of a really tasteful and eclectic collection of authentic hand knotted oriental rugs from Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Turkey and The Caucasus. Probably the most popular place to get rugs in Cayman.
Paint
Many of the home centres carry paint and painting supplies. Dedicated paint supply stores include:
ACE Paint & Décor
134 Industrial Way, Industrial Park
Tel: (345) 949 6252
They specialise in: Pratt & Lambert and ACE interior and exterior paints.
Cayman Coating Industries
96 Portland Road, Industrial Park
Tel: (345) 949 2920
They specialise in: Benjamin Moore, Valspar, Porter, and they make their own brand paint, Cayman Coating. Please note that Cayman Coating does not accept credit or debit cards.
Cox Lumber
Eastern Avenue, George Town
Tel: (345) 949-0661
They offer a computer colour-match system and are an authorised dealer for Glidden Paints.
Kirk Home Centre
Eastern Avenue, George Town
Tel: (345) 949 2521
They have a computer programme that will colour match and they sell Accolade, ProHide and Pratt & Lambert paints.
Party Accessories
People in Cayman love to throw parties! Fortunately there are several party supply stores and services available to serve your needs, regardless of the size of your event. It’s Your Party (Tel: (345) 946 4453) in Grand Harbour Shopping Centre sells a wide variety of party supplies and also rents bouncy castles and more. Party Mart (Tel: (345) 949 6446) in Pasadora Place on Smith Road sells all manner of party supplies, including ready-made costumes and they also rent bouncy castles, slides and tents. Party Source (Tel: (345) 947 2789) on Godfrey Nixon Way also sells and rents supplies for birthdays, weddings and corporate events. For large party supplies like tents, tables, chairs and more, try Massive Equipment Rental (Tel: (345) 949 7990) or Celebrations Ltd (Tel: (345) 949 2044).
Plants, Flowers & Garden Centres
Most flowers and plants need to be flown in, so you might find the cost of flowers and plants are more than you would expect to pay in the US or the UK. Florists obviously have a very good selection of cut flowers and pre-made arrangements, as do grocery stores.
Every Bloomin’ Thing
384 Crewe Road
Tel: (345) 945 1701
EBT carries a wide variety of plants, shrubs, trees and orchids. They hold a flower market every Tuesday, with 50% off cut flowers, and every second Wednesday of the month there is a ‘Root Sale,’ with 15% off on all plants.
Power Flower
Orchard Lane, off Crewe Road
Tel: (345) 949 2256
Email: powerflo@candw.ky
As well as being a complete landscape design and maintenance company, they have a beautiful four acre nursery just on the outskirts of town. They sell plants, trees, soil and glazed ceramic pots. SEE AD this page
Vigoro Nursery & Landscaping
Vigoro Nursery has two locations:
> 324 Walkers Road, Tel: (345) 949 4270
> 96 Agricola Drive, Tel: (345) 945 5236
Vigoro carries a large variety of plants, shrubs, small trees, herbs and glazed and terracotta pots in both locations. At Christmas they import real Christmas trees (but you must place your order by October), and they turn the inside of their shop on Walkers Road into a magical Christmas wonderland. The Agricola Drive location is open on Sundays 11am-5pm.
You can also buy plants, trees and potting soil at the Botanic Park’s Nursery, the Department of Agriculture in Lower Valley and several small nurseries around the island. Every year most nurseries import Christmas trees, as do Cost-U-Less and Hobbies & Books.
Shoes
As well as the shoe stores listed below, Atlantic Kids sells quality children’s shoes such as Stride Rite and OshKosh. Blue Wave sells OluKai flip-flops. Harbour House Marina sells Crocs and many of the Island’s women’s clothing stores sell shoes.
Cayman Shoe Shop
They have five locations spread between the Thompson Bldg downtown, West Shore Centre and Godfrey Nixon Way.
Tel: (345) 945 2121
Le Classique Shoes & Leather Emporium
27 Mary Street, George Town
Tel: (345) 949 7121
They carry shoes for men and women, plus handbags and other leather goods.
No. 1 Shoe Shop
Hospital Road Plaza, 62 Hospital Road
Tel: (345) 949 5595
They carry many different brands of children’s, men’s and women’s shoes including 9 West, Anne Klein, Circa by John & David, Naturalizer, Florsheim, Timberland, Kenneth Cole, Sperry, Nike, Adidas and K-Swiss.
SOLES
The Paseo, Camana Bay
Tel: (345) 949 8173
An elegant shoe salon catering to both men and women. They also feature leather goods such as handbags, wallets and travel cases.
Walk Good Grand Cayman
147 North Church Street, George Town
Tel: (345) 943 3434
Exclusively carries a huge selection of Havaianas with over 3,000 pairs on display. They also distribute Havaianas to other locations on-Island such as the Westin Casuarina Resort and Dolphin Cove Resort.
Toys
There is not a big toy store chain such as Toys R Us on the Island, but you will find a variety of toys of varying quality in stores around Cayman. Priced Right and Cost-U-Less usually carry a mixed variety of toys which change weekly, and occasionally you can find an interesting gem at an amazing price. More reliable though are a handful of local independent stores, some of which carry very thoughtful, good quality and often educational toys. These include Petique, Little Darlings and Hobbies & Books, however, by far the best in quality (and often educational) toys are Atlantic Kids and The Book Nook.
Atlantic Kids
Paddington Place, Godfrey Nixon Way
Tel: (345) 943 8128
Has a great selection of fun, interesting and educational toys for all ages and price ranges, including award winning toys. British parents will recognise toys, books and analytical games they have seen in good quality toy stores in England. A great place to shop for birthdays.
Wholesale Items
The following are good wholesale stores if you are looking for bulk items like nappies, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, etc. Priced Right and Cost-U-Less both sell an array of different items, from appliances and furniture to electronic equipment.
Cost-U-Less
Governors Square, 51 Lime Tree Bay Ave
Tel: (345) 745 5377
Priced Right
Two stores: Fosters Airport and West Bay
Tel: (345) 945 7283
SERVICES
Air Conditioning
Androgroup
Tel: (345) 949 8000 (24-hour service)
www.andro.ky
Offers the installation, servicing, maintenance and repair of all air conditioning systems for residential and commercial use. Maintenance packages are available which include energy efficient and air purifying systems.
MEPCO
134 Sparky Drive, Industrial Park
Tel: (345) 943 2900
Email: info@mepco.ky
Commercial and residential a/c services, chillers, ductwork, temperature controls, piping and insulation. Authorised sales and service agents for Trane and Goodman.
Otis Air
36 Kingbird Drive, off North Sound Road
Tel: (345) 945 7167
24 hour emergency line: (345) 916 1992
Service and repair for all makes and models of air conditioning equipment. Authorised dealer for RUDD and Classic units.
Babysitters & Nannies
You can expect to pay between CI$10-CI$12 per hour for a good babysitting service (more for more than one child). A reputable company should be licensed, insured, and offer staff that have been trained in CPR and first aid. Most companies offer a daily or weekly rate and will do cleaning as well as child care. Other babysitters can be found by word of mouth and the going rate is CI$10 per hour.
AAA Capable Caregivers
Tel: (345) 916 5925
Email:aaacaregivers@candw.ky
They are a housekeeping and childcare agency whose staff are trained in first aid/CPR, safety and basic childcare. The staff member assigned to each family is based on suitability and your family’s needs. The cost of the service is dependent on the amount of cleaning and childcare to be done and whether it is part-time or full-time. Their rates are very competitive.
Best Home Care Agency
Tel: (345) 947 2297
Email:bhc@candw.ky
Beauty, Hair Salons & Day Spas
Grand Cayman attracts many professional and internationally-trained hairdressers and spa service technicians, so there is a great selection of places where you can get a massage, manicure, pedicure, facial, hair cut, and other beauty treatments. As anyone will tell you, the best way to find a good hairdresser is by word-of-mouth. Tipping your hairdresser or massage therapist a 15% gratuity is customary.
Beyond Basics Medical Day Spa
Smith Road Plaza, Smith Road, George Town
Tel: (345) 945 2737
Services include: Massages, facials (including hydra-facials), chemical peels, laser hair removal, electrolysis, tattoo and birth mark removal, wrinkle reduction, skin rejuvenation and tightening, vein therapy, couples treatments, Botox, waxing, air-brush tanning, manicures, pedicures and make-up application.
Body Works
Queens Court Plaza, West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 945 6485
Services include: Massages, reflexology, facials, body treatments, waxing, manicures, pedicures, yoga and pilates classes.
Da Vinci Centre
Park Place, West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 943 2002
Services include: Massages, acupuncture, reflexology, holistic services, physiotherapy, and cutting edge esthetic services such as Botox, laser skin tightening, laser hair removal, body contouring, chemical peels and more.
Focus
Marquee Plaza, West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 943 6287
Services include: Hair cutting and colouring, waxing, massages, facials, manicures, pedicures and tanning.
Hibiscus Spa
The Westin Resort, West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 945 3800
Services include: A variety of massages, facials, scrubs, wraps and more.
The Retreat at Tips N Toes
Bayshore Mall, South Church Street
Tel: (345) 943 8637
Services include: Massages, facials, waxing, body treatments, acrylic nails, manicures, pedicures and more.
Sameena’s Hair & Beauty
Bush Centre, North Church Street
Tel: (345) 949 4052
Services include: Hair cutting and treatments, waxing, massages, manicures and pedicures.
Spa de Soul
Governors Square, West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 945 5919
Services include: Body care, facials, massages, waxing, hair, nails and more.
Spa Esprit Hair Design & Day Spa
Strand Shopping Centre, West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 945 4334
Services include: A complete range of salon and spa treatments.
Styles Beauty Salon
West Shore Centre, West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 949 8809
Services include: Hair cutting, colouring and treatments, tinting, waxing, full body treatments, massages, spray tanning, acrylic nails, manicures and pedicures.
Tangles Kids Salon
Caymanian Village, North Sound Road
Tel: (345) 945 5437
Services include: Hair cutting (primarily for kids but also for Mums and Dads), hair styling, braiding, manicures/pedicures and party packages. [Editor’s note: even very little children will love this place!]
Vanity Hair & Nail Design
Bay Harbour Centre
(next to Grand Pavilion on West Bay Road)
Tel: (345) 949 7929
Services include: Hair design including Keratan smoothing treatments, acrylic nails, manicures and pedicures.
Bicycle Sales
Uncle Bills Home Improvement
Eastern Avenue
Tel: (345) 949 7601
Kirk Home Centre
Eastern Ave
Tel: (345) 949 2521
Bicycle Repairs
Sheldon Bike Repair
Tel: (345) 525 2020
Email: sheldonbikes@weststartv.com
Cabinets & Cabinet Makers
Kitchen & Bath Solutions
Tel: (345) 925 4720
They offers a variety of European-style cabinetry for both kitchen and bathroom and they have hundreds of options on doors and finishes.
Pooley Kitchen Design Studio
Tel: (345) 947 6780
They are a certified kitchen designer offering sales and installation of custom kitchens, vanities, vanities, media centres and more.
Car Wash
All the sunshine and salt air that we love so much here in Cayman is ironically very hard on our automobiles. Washing your car on a regular basis will help the resale value and extend the life of your car. The Auto Spa has two locations on-Island and offers everything from a quick and basic wash to a complete detail service. There are also a few entrepreneurs that will come to your home or office to wash your car. The average cost is CI$25 for sedans and CI$35 for SUVs. Tipping a little on top is customary.
The Auto Spa
Tel: (345) 943 1946
Has two locations that offer Express Service or Full Service starting at CI$9.95. They also have a membership program where you can get your car washed as many times as you want for a monthly fee and detailing is available with no appointment necessary. Godfrey Nixon Way in George Town: open Monday-Saturday 8am-6pm. And the new location on Shamrock Road at the Red Bay roundabout: open Monday-Friday 10am-7pm, Saturday 8am-7pm, and Sunday 10am-4pm.
Cleaning Services
The following is a good sampling of companies that offer a variety of cleaning services, including carpet, upholstery, windows, marble floors, air conditioning ducts and more. They can assist with your domestic cleaning services for either a one-time spring cleaning or on a regular basis (see the Running your Home chapter for more information).
AAA Capable Caregivers
Tel: (345) 916 5925
Offers residential housekeeping services as well as childcare services.
Fabri-Zone Cleaning Systems
7 Spinnaker Square, Red Bay
Tel: (345) 949 5010
Hew’s Janitorial
335 Dorcy Drive
Tel: (345) 949 0734
Offers commercial janitorial services.
Maid-To-Order
Tel: (345) 926 0023
Email: paula@maidtoorder.ky
Offers commercial and residential janitorial services.
Reliable Cleaning
Behind Kirk Office Equipment
Tel: (345) 949 9303
Roper’s Janitorial Service
122 Airport Industrial Park
Tel: (345) 949 2511
Laundry Service
Fluff n Fold
8 Plaza Venezia, North Sound Road
Tel: (345) 943 5833
Wash, dry and fold laundry service by the pound, for individuals and businesses.
Dry Cleaners
There are several dry cleaners on-Island that will do a good job with your shirts, pants, dresses and more. They will also clean bedspreads and sofa slipcovers. Puritan Cleaners, who have four locations, will recycle your wire hangers and responsibly use earth-friendly chemicals.
Island Cleaners
They have two locations: The Artco Centre, Shedden Road. Tel: (345) 949 5391 and at The Shoppes at Grand Harbour. Tel: (345) 947 1001.
Puritan Cleaners
They have four locations:
> Eastern Avenue, George Town
Tel: (345) 949 7104
> Centennial Towers, West Bay
Tel: (345) 945 4508
> Arboretum, Elgin Avenue
Tel: (345) 949 2452
> Countryside Village, Savannah
Tel: (345) 946 1884
Electricians
If you need an electrician we recommend the following companies:
Androgroup
20 Breezy Way, George Town
Tel: (345) 949 8000
Installations, repair and maintenance of all types of electrical systems including power, lighting, TV and audio, data, telecom, fibre optic cabling, fire alarm, security and building control systems.
MEPCO
134 Sparky Drive, Industrial Park
Tel: (345) 943 2900
Email:info@mepco.ky
Commercial and residential electrical installations, repairs, power monitoring and data/communications. They are the authorised dealer for Cummins Generators, Notifier Fire Alarm Systems, Fire Lite Fire Alarm Systems, Leviton and P&S.
Fire Protection
Androgroup
Tel: (345) 949 8000, 24-hour service
www.andro.ky
Offers installation and maintenance of fire alarm, fire protection and sprinkler systems.
MEPCO
Tel: (345) 943 2900
Email: info@mepco.ky
Commercial fire protection services and repairs. Sales and service providers for Ansul, Kidde, Tyco Fire Protection Products.
Flooring
The companies below sell and install a wide variety of flooring including stone, porcelain, ceramic, carpeting, vinyl and hardwood. Eco-friendly flooring such as bamboo, cork and palm wood can be found at Robert Wood’s (Tel: (345) 949 7765). Unique hand-woven Oriental rugs can be found at Rugs Oriental in Galleria Plaza (Tel: (345) 943 8947).
Edie’s Decor
64 Eastern Avenue
Tel: (345) 949 6348
Sales and installation of a wide variety of tile, carpet, wood, vinyl and more.
Paramount Carpets
317 North Sound Road, Industrial Park
Tel: (345) 949 5000
Stafford Flooring
Governors Square, West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 943 2722
Florists
Celebrations, Ltd.
Mirco Centre, North Sound Road
Tel: (345) 623 2044
Every Bloomin’ Thing
34 Crewe Road
Tel: (345) 945 1701
EBT has a flower market every Tuesday, with all flowers 50% off. Wrap and carry only.
Trisha’s Roses
266 North Church Street
Tel: (345) 949 2423
Interior Designers
Cayman has quite a few places offering interior design services. IDG (International Design Group) is a full service interior design firm. Other stores such as Absolutely Fabulous, Edie’s Décor, and Woods Furniture & Design all offer interior design and space planning services.
IDG (International Design Group)
Seven Mile Shops, West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 943 6464
www.idgcayman.com
They are a full service interior design company that will offer you a team of experienced professional designers along with fine furniture, fabrics, artwork, lighting, accessories and a 4000 square foot showroom.
Key Cutting/Locksmiths
All the home centres do key cutting. The following two companies are dedicated locksmiths.
Secure Cayman
Tel: (345) 926 LOCK (5625)
They offer complete locksmith services including a mobile service for residential and commercial customers.
Vaults Locks & Safes, Ltd.
North Sound Road
Tel: (345) 949 7441
24 Hour Emergency Line: (345) 949 0004
They also carry the Island’s largest selection of commercial and residential vaults and safes.
Landscaping
There are many good landscape contractors who can care for your garden once you buy a home. Almost all apartment complexes have someone maintaining the grounds as part of the strata. Please note that most Caribbean gardeners love to chop back plants, so unless you want your garden given a ‘short-back and sides’ you will need to be very specific about what you need trimming! Unfortunately they will also kill every grass snake they come across unless you specifically tell them not to. Grass snakes in Cayman are harmless and are wonderful at keeping down the frog population! You could ask them to remove the green iguanas (they are not protected unlike the endangered blue iguana).
Power Flower
31 Orchard Lane, off Crewe Road
Tel: (345) 949 2256
They are a full service landscape design and installation company for residential and commercial customers. They have a nursery of locally grown plants, open Monday-Saturday 8am-5.30pm.
Vigoro Nursery & Landscaping
Two locations:
> Walkers Road , Tel: (345) 949 4270
> Agricola Drive, Tel: (345) 945 5236
Offers complete landscape design services and have two nurseries which sell a large variety of plants, shrubs, small trees, terracotta pots and much more.
Libraries
The Cayman Islands Library Service has one full service public library located in George Town, plus four branch libraries on Grand Cayman (East End, North Side, West Bay and Bodden Town), and another branch on Cayman Brac. The website is www.cipl.gov.ky. A library card costs CI$2 per year for adults and is free for children up to the age of 17. To join the library you must prove you will be resident for a minimum of six months. There is also an academic learning resource centre at the University College of the Cayman Islands.
George Town Library
68 Edward Street
Tel: (345) 949 5159
Monday–Friday 10am–6pm
Saturday 10am–1pm
The Sam Basdeo Learning Resource Centre
Tel: (345) 949 9580
Monday–Thursday 8am-9pm, Friday 8am-4pm, Saturday-Sunday 9am-5pm.
Located at the University College of the Cayman Islands, the Learning Resource Centre is primarily geared towards academia. However, it does offer some recreational reading material with a broad range of current periodicals and journals.
Notary Public
There are times when you might need documentation to be certified as true and correct copies for work permits, opening a bank account or for the utility company. You will need to have a Cayman Islands notary public assist you with this. Most law firms offer this service for CI$25. You can also call or email Veronique of CustomERrands on (345) 926 5599 or errands@customerrands.ky and she will come to you.
Pharmacies
(See the Health chapter)
Photographers
Cathy Church’s Wedding & Event Photography
Sunset House Hotel, South Church Street,
Tel: (345) 949 7415
Email: cathy@cathychurch.com
Cathy Church and a staff of dedicated photographers led by award-winning Tony Mark, can photograph every occasion from weddings and birthdays to real estate and corporate projects.
Gary White/InFocus Photos Ltd.
Tel: (345) 925 0865 or gwhite@candw.ky
Specialises in commercial, aerial and action/sports photography.
Picturethis & Rebecca Davidson Photography
101 Centenial Towers, West Bay
Tel: (345) 943 3686
A talented team including Rebecca Davidson, Aaron Rebarchek and Cody Turner take wonderful wedding, family, children, baby and pet photographs.
Photo Processing Studios
You may have a hard time finding anyone on-Island that still develops film. Almost all photography studios have now converted to processing digital photography only.
The Camera Store
32 Goring Avenue, George Town
Tel: (345) 949 8359
Cathy Church’s Photo Centre & Gallery
Sunset House Hotel, South Church Street
Tel: (345) 949 7415
Picturethis
101 Centennial Towers, West Bay
Tel: (345) 943 3686
Plumbers
Androgroup
20 Breezy Way, George Town
Tel: (345) 949 8000, 24-hour service
www.andro.ky
Conventional and specialised plumbing services. Androgroup can also install energy saving and conservation projects such as solar and waste heat recovery water heating systems. They also specialise in the service of wastewater treatment systems.
MEPCO
Tel: (345) 943 2900
Email: info@mepco.ky
Sales and service of all commercial and residential needs. Wastewater treatment plants, booster pumps, plumbing fixtures.
Ghezzi Plumbing
Airport Industrial Park
Tel: (345) 946 2644
Mac Plumbing
Coconut Plaza, West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 949 8067
Email: macplumbing@candw.ky
Printing & Copying
Cayman Business Machines/Docucentre
49 Hospital Road
Tel: (345) 949 8648
A full-service printing, copying, scanning, indexing, cutting, folding and laminating printing centre. They can also print large format engineering drawings and do monthly transactional printing, statements and annual report design, layout, printing and binding.
Mail Boxes Etc.
Corner of Market Street and Forum Lane, Camana Bay
Tel: (345) 745 1400
A one-stop shop of printing services including digital colour and black and white copies, binding and laminating. They also do passport photos, are an authorised shipping centre for DHL, FedEx and UPS, and they rent mail boxes.
PostNet
Galleria Plaza, West Bay Road
Tel: (345) 945 7678
A full service print and copy shop offering scanning, faxing, graphic design and office supplies. You can also rent mail boxes, arrange packing and shipping, and they have computer rental stations with internet access.
Shoe Repair
No. 1 Shoe Shop
Hospital Road Plaza, 62 Hospital Road
Tel: (345) 949 5595
Residential Appliance Repair
If you have a problem with one of your major household appliances and it needs repairing, we recommend the following companies. Unlike some companies, none of the businesses below charge a separate call-out fee, which can be a nasty surprise if you are not expecting it. We recommend you check the cost of the repair before the company visits your house.
Androgroup Ltd.
20 Somerset Drive
Tel: (345) 949 8000
www.andro.ky
They offer appliance repair and maintenance, as well as air conditioning, electrical and plumbing maintenance.
Brand Source Home Gallery
209 Dorcy Drive, Airport Industrial Park
Tel: (345) 623 5000 ext. 244
Email: service@brandsourcecayman.com
They are the authorised sales and service centre for GE/Profile/Monogram, Frigidaire/Electrolux, Fisher & Paykel, and other kitchen and laundry appliances.
Parsons Appliances
Tel: (345) 949 3945
Storage & Organising Solutions
Custom Closets
209 Dorcy Drive, Airport Industrial Park
(Showroom at Brand Source Home Gallery)
Tel: (345) 623 6774
Specialises in custom designed and professionally installed custom closets, pantries, laundry centres, wine cellars and garage organising systems.
Alternatively, if you are just looking for wire racking for shelves then Kirk Home Centre and Uncle Bills carry a good selection.
Wastewater Treatment Services
Androgroup Ltd.
Tel: (345) 949 8000
Androgroup service all types of commercial and residential wastewater treatment plants and grease traps. They are compliant with the Water Authority on-site wastewater treatment programme. They also coordinate the pump-out of septic tanks.
Wedding Organisers
(See the Getting Married in Cayman chapter)
Window Treatments
Most rented apartments come with blinds already installed. Curtains are more unusual. If the window treatments are not in very good shape, you can ask the landlord to replace them. If you own your own place ask one of the following specialists to measure the windows and custom-fit window coverings:
Edie’s Decor
64 Eastern Avenue
Tel: (345) 949 6348
They sell custom-made blinds, shutters and curtains but also have fabrics, ready-made blinds and drapery hardware in stock. Edie’s also sells floor and wall tiles, wood flooring and carpets and provide installation for all their products. They also offer upholstery services.
RJR Interiors
12 Walkers Road, George Town
Tel: (345) 926 9663
They offer custom-made blinds, draperies, shades, shutters and more for every room.
Woods Furniture & Design
Dorcy and MacLendon Drive
Tel: (345) 949 5933
Along with many well-known brands of furniture to suit all budgets, Woods also sells custom-made blinds and curtains.
Web Design
The following company offers web design and search engine optimisation services:
Netclues Inc
Tel: (345) 925 2222
www.netclues.ky
Services include: Web design and development, search engine optimisation, 3D rendering, pay per click, customer software development, graphic design and printing.
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