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22-567: Truman Bodden Sports Complex is a multi-use complex in George Town , Cayman Islands . It is named after Truman Bodden , a former Caymanian politician. The complex is separated into an outdoor, 6-lane 25-metre swimming pool, full purpose track and field and basketball/netball courts. The field surrounded by the track is used for football matches as well as other field sports. The track-and-football stadium holds 3,000 people. The Cayman Islands national football team plays its international matches at

44-589: A British Overseas Territory; however, they are given special autonomy when dealing with domestic affairs. Foreign affairs are the responsibility of the British appointed Governor and the British Government . The British Army will also be called to defend or assist the islands in the event of a natural disaster or military conflict. It is also trusted that the United States would assist the islands in time of need if

66-510: A Medical and Veterinary school is located on the outskirts of George Town. [REDACTED] Media related to George Town, Cayman Islands at Wikimedia Commons Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman Despite the name, a generous measurement puts the actual length at just a bit over 6.3 miles (10.1 km) long. A realistic length for the uninterrupted sandy beach is about 6 miles. The beach falls victim to annual erosion, which has reduced its size in some areas, and may have reduced its length at

88-491: Is also a growing South African population. Christianity is the most followed religion in the city, with most being Protestant with a sizable Catholic population. There is also a Jewish center and Islamic Society in the city. George Town's city limits extend from the east at the edge of the South Shore District, north just beyond Owen Roberts International Airport, south to Hog Sty Bay and west to Seven Mile Beach and

110-429: Is host to numerous nightclubs and bars. George Town's waterfront is also home to a Harley-Davidson shop, a Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville franchise, and a Guy Harvey art studio and restaurant. The Kimpton Seafire Resort and Spa and The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman are the most expensive hotels on the island. George Town, as well as the rest of Grand Cayman, is served by nearby Owen Roberts International Airport . It

132-718: Is one of the only two entrance points to the Cayman Islands by air, the other being Charles Kirkconnell Airport on Cayman Brac . There are over 55 weekly flights into the Cayman Islands. Cayman Airways is the National Flag Carrier of the Cayman Islands and features 3 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets, 2 Saab B+ and two Twin Otters. Non-stop service to Grand Cayman are available from Atlanta, Chicago, Tampa, Newark, London, Toronto, New York, Montego Bay, Washington D.C., Havana, Miami, Panama City, La Ceiba and more. The following highways serve

154-443: Is only a slight variation in monthly mean temperatures during the course of the year. The financial services generated CI$ 1.2 billion of GDP in 2007 (55% of the total economy), 36% of all employment and 40% of all government revenue. The Cayman Islands ranks fifth internationally in terms of value of liabilities booked and sixth in terms of assets booked. It has branches of 40 of the world's 50 largest banks. The Cayman Islands are

176-602: Is the capital and largest city in the Cayman Islands , located on Grand Cayman . As of 2022 , the city had a population of 40,957, making it the largest city (by population) of all the British Overseas Territories . George Town is the heart of the Cayman Islands financial services industry (there are close to 600 Bank and Trust companies in the Cayman Islands). The Caymanian government offices are located in

198-588: The Deputy Governor and his staff as well as other elected officials and civil servants. The former Old Courts Building located at the corner of Shedden Road and Harbour Drive is now the National Museum of Grand Cayman. The building was built more than 150 years ago and has served the Caymanian government not only as a court building but as a jail and the island's first official Post Office. The Cayman Islands are

220-753: The Cayman Islands. Similarly, large accounting firms such as KPMG , PwC , Ernst & Young and Deloitte are also present. As a result, the Cayman Islands are a leader in captive domiciles, hedge fund registrations and is considered a major international banking centre. George Town is a popular port of call for the Caribbean with cruise ships anchoring in George Town Harbour Tuesday through Friday. Cruise ships calling at George Town anchor offshore and ferry their passengers ashore by tenders, also known as shuttle boats. Passengers disembark in George Town, in

242-514: The Truman Bodden hosted was the other semi final match ( Cayman Islands 2-9 Trinidad and Tobago ), the third place match ( Cayman Islands 0-3 Cuba ), and the final ( Trinidad and Tobago 5-0 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ). The stadium was renovated between 2005-07, and in 2008, construction commenced on a 10-lane 50-metre pool and a facility that would hold 2,000 people. A multimedia centre

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264-611: The UK requests, seeing that the US is closer in proximity to the islands than the UK. The politics of George Town is dominated by the People's Progressive Movement, who won 5 out of the 7 electoral districts in the city during the 2021 general election. They believe in introducing a nationwide welfare program, an increased financial presence in the UK, EU and US, reduced interference by the UK in domestic affairs and funding sustainable development projects across

286-549: The West Bay District. George Town's famous Seven Mile Beach is a long crescent of coral-sand beach extending up to the West Bay region of Grand Cayman and is the most popular and populated area for tourists on the island. George Town has a tropical savanna climate ( Köppen Aw ), with a hot and wet season from May through November, and a very warm and dry season from December through April. As with most tropical climates, there

308-527: The capital city of the Cayman Islands and where the tourists come in, while to the north is the district of West Bay, which features a turtle farm and the limestone formations of Hell . Right across from Seven Mile Beach, is Camana Bay , a small town that also acts as a large shopping and office park. There are many amenities, with restaurants, cafés, and a cinema. 19°20′34″N 81°23′30″W  /  19.3428°N 81.3917°W  / 19.3428; -81.3917 This Cayman Islands location article

330-480: The centre of the Grand Cayman shopping district and usually remain anchored from early morning until mid-afternoon. Activities available to tourists in George Town include submarine tours of George Town Harbour, glass-bottom boat tours, snorkelling, scuba-diving, parasailing, charter boat tours, rum distillery tours, art galleries, a historical museum, and of course, shopping and eating. For nightlife, Seven Mile Beach

352-706: The city. According to the Globalization and World Cities Research Network in 2016, George Town is classed as a Beta city . The Caymanian government offices are located in George Town. These offices include the Parliament of the Cayman Islands , the Court Houses and the Government Administration Building. The Government Administration Building houses the offices of the Premier and other members of Cabinet,

374-947: The city: A fleet of Share taxi minibuses serve the city. The Cayman Islands Education Department operates George Town Primary School, Red Bay Primary School, Prospect Primary School, John Gray High School and the University College of the Cayman Islands . John Gray High is in the former George Hicks High School building since 2012. Caymanian children are entitled to free primary and secondary education. Various churches and private foundations operate several private schools that offer American and British based studies starting from nursery up to A Levels and College. Private schools include: The Montessori School also operates three schools in George Town. The schools are located on South Church Street, Hind's Way (off Walkers Road) and Prospect Point Road in Red Bay. St. Matthew's University ,

396-514: The ends. Restaurants open to the public can be found at most of the resorts, which includes several public beach bars. Some small reefs are located just off shore which offer good snorkelling , most notably by the Marriott hotel (an artificial reef), Government House (the Governor's residence), and just north of Seven Mile Public beach. Directly to the south of Seven Mile Beach is George Town ,

418-527: The islands. 49.6% of the Cayman Islands population live in George Town. It has recorded residents from more than one hundred countries. 37.9% of George Town's residents are Caymanian, and 63.8% are immigrants and permanent residents. The vast majority of the city's population are immigrants, mostly hailing from Jamaica, the Philippines, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Honduras and India. There

440-496: The second largest captive domicile in the world with more than 700 captives, writing more than US$ 7.7 billion of premiums and with US$ 36.8 billion of assets under management. There are more than 9,500 funds under licence with globally recognised legal, audit/accounting and fund administration services (incl. the Big Four auditors ). Major law firms such as Maples and Calder and Ogier (law firm) have established themselves in

462-417: The track-and-football stadium in the complex. Truman Bodden is used for summer football camps for international teams that are scouting for local players. The Truman Bodden Sports Complex was opened in 1995. The Truman Bodden held its first international match in the 1995 Caribbean Cup semi-finals, which saw Saint Vincent and the Grenadines win 3-2 against Cuba . Other games from the same tournament that

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484-454: Was built into the pool facility as well as offices, conference rooms and a full gym. Truman Bodden Sports Complex hosted the inaugural Cayman Invitational Meeting on May 9, 2012. This article about sports in Cayman Islands is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article about a sports venue in the Caribbean is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . George Town, Cayman Islands George Town

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