Overseas Newspapers

Most people miss their local newspaper from home, especially the weekend papers. On a very inconsistent basis you can buy overseas newspapers from the supermarkets but they are a day or two out of date and you can’t always find what you want. The other alternative, which more people are turning to, is having NewspaperDirect deliver their favourite overseas newspaper right to their door the same day it is printed. Through license agreements with the publishers they are able to print the papers right here in Grand Cayman. You can choose from over 500 titles. So, if it is the Sunday Times that you miss reading on a Sunday morning then for about CI$4 they will deliver it, usually before 8am. Email NewspaperDirect@candw.ky or call 949 8196 to arrange.

Cayman Radio Stations

We are lucky enough to have a whole host of very good radio stations:

Gospel 88.7 FM

Cayman’s Traditional Gospel Station

Radio Cayman 89.9 FM

News, current affairs and a mixed music format. BBC news comes on at 6am and after the local news each night at about 6.20pm.

Spin 94.9 FM

Dance/House

96.5 CAYROCK FM

‘All Things Rock!’ playing the best of rock from old classics to the most popular hits of today.

Heaven 97.7 FM

Contemporary Christian

Vibe 98.9 FM

Urban Caribbean. Also the Caribbean Service News comes on at 7am, 8am, 12 noon, 5pm and 6pm daily.

Z99.9 FM

Contemporary/Top 40

Rooster 101 FM

Country

HOT 104.1 FM

A BET affiliate, playing an eclectic mix of Reggae, Soca and Calypso music.

Breeze 105.1 FM

Adult Contemporary

106.1 KISS FM

A VH1 affiliate, showcasing current adult music and the top requested gold tracks from ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s and today.

X107.1 FM

An MTV affiliate playing top hits from international Top 40 artists.

Once you are settled

Caymanians are a very civic-minded people and often will donate some of their spare time to one of the many worthy causes on the Island. If you would also like to contribute and give something back to the community there are many voluntary organizations, as well as social and cultural organizations, who will welcome you with open arms. It is also a great way to meet people. Much more information is listed in the Social Life chapter but here are a few to consider:

Cayman Humane Society needs people to walk dogs or participate at the thrift shop, dog show and fund raising. Tel: 949 1461 or sevans@candw.ky.

Red Cross contact Carolina Ferreira, Programmes Manager, Tel: 949 6785.

Shelter Wardens for the Department of Children and Family Services to assist before, during and after storms at shelters. Training and certificates are offered, Tel: 949 0290.

The Pines Retirement Home Tel: 949 5650.

HospiceCare Tel: 945 7447.

Cayman Islands Cancer Society to help with administration, fundraising and event management, Tel: 949 7618.

Be a blood donor for the Cayman Islands Health Services, Tel: 244 2674.

Become a mentor for teenagers. The Chamber of Commerce Mentoring Cayman Programme, Tel: 949 8090, info@caymanchamber.ky     

How to find people & be found

We have two telephone directories which list residential and business phone numbers and addresses (the Cable & Wireless phone book and the Cayman Buzz). If you sign up for a Cable & Wireless phone you will automatically be listed in their phone book. The Buzz will list you for free if you call them and ask to be included. If you need to locate a precise address, you can buy the government road atlas.