Questions from our readers

Wednesday, October 13, 2004

The following is a further sample of the hundreds of questions we are continuing to receive from our readers. We regret that we are unable to reply to each individually because Cayman Net News itself is operating under reduced conditions and we just do not have the resources to deal with such a high volume of enquires. We are therefore passing on these questions to the appropriate government departments and/or private sector associations and we will publish any general or specific responses from them. 

Readers should however bear in mind that both public and private sectors are extremely stretched at the moment and, even assuming the information requested is available in the first place, a response may not be forthcoming quickly or at all. Indeed, Government Information Services (GIS) has already informed us that they “do not have the time” to answer our reader’s questions.

• Being a property owner on Grand Cayman, I have been trying to find the status of Fidelity Insurance (Cayman) Limited and British Caymanian Insurance. I have tried the telephone numbers listed on a press release/bulletin from the insurance industry. The numbers for these two companies have an answering machine that says "not in service or this number has been disconnected". I have had no response to my e-mails. Any help would be great. Thanks - Charles Crim, Tennessee, USA
  
   
• I would like information on how Jamaican's can be a part of the working programme - Tasheca Bartley
  
   
• I am wondering if anyone has any information on the condition of Indies Suites resorts after the hurricane. Was there much damage to the property? We have a time share at the resort, and it has been our favorite place to stay while visiting Grand Cayman - C L Critten
  
   
• We planned a 11/13/04 trip to Grand Cayman. Our condo has been cancelled, but the airline will not cancel or give us a credit. What are the conditions on the island, and is there anything you can do to help us? We would like to visit in the spring, but now is not going to work - we don't want to sleep on the beach! We've also heard that the island won't be open to tourists until 11/15/04. Please give us some advice. Thank you - Janiece Cline
  
   
• Hi, so very sorry about the hurricane disaster, but glad things are returning to normal- we were to vacation with you in November but have been told we cannot enter until December 1st, is that so? Very disappointing... kind regards - Denis Yardley
  
   
• I cannot locate an answer anywhere... Is Grand Cayman (George Town) open to cruise ships? We plan to be on the Norwegian Spirit January 2-7, 2005. Thank you in advance for your assistance - JS
  
   
• I am scheduled for a cruise to Grand Cayman and am curious if the cruise ships are allowed to come to your beautiful island. I am scheduled in late October 2004. Thank you - Steve S
  
   
• Has there been any news about restoration of postal service? - Preston Randall
  
   
• Will there be any relief of duty for people who had only third party insurance on cars so they can bring a new car if theirs was lost?
  - Dr Slutsky
  
   
• I need more information about work permits. Thanks - Oscar Pineda
  
   
• I am a work permit holder and have relocated to South Africa until things clear up. There are so many rumours out there as to whom may return to the island and when, could you please let me know what the situation is, and when we will be allowed to return to the island? - Gavin Allchurch
  
   
• We are scheduled to come to your beautiful island On October 4th for 10 days. We are staying at a resort on Seven Mile Beach. Our friend owns a unit there. I can't recall the name right now. I am curious if we are allowed on the island or will be at that time and if there is water and electricity. Are the restaurants up and running and can we purchase groceries from stores? How did Seven Mile Beach fare? Any information you have for me would be appreciated
  - Sherree Hitzemann
  
   
• Please send news of the Colonial Club Is it standing, and when might it be open? - Shirley Martin
  
   
• I am the Director of Belizean Relief Organization working out of Riverside, California. My sister Virginia Foster is the Librarian on your island and I wanted to help. I have been trying to get in touch with someone in charge at the Hospital but didn't have any luck. I read your article on your web site and was wondering if you could send me Eloise Reid's email address and phone no. so I can get this donation to her. Thanks in advance - Owenita Carter
  
   
• What is happening with the condos on Seven Mile Beach? How bad was the damage, and when are they expected to re-open? Specifically Discovery Point - James Wall
  
   
• I love the Caymans. I have vacationed there several times and I even brought my Mom. I have dreams of living my retirement on the Brac. I am a computer programmer and if I can be of assistance to the recovery efforts by donating work time or by assisting in computer science area, please let me know. Thank you - April Sheffield

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