A native Caymanian, Clare-Louise McGrath attended university in the UK, where she received a BA and MA in English Literature from the University of Kent. Upon returning to Grand Cayman in 2017, Clare-Louise joined Acorn Publishing as a writer and editor.
Cayman Banks Help Locals During COVID-19 Pandemic
The impact of the COVID-19 crisis in the Cayman Islands has been widely felt. To help ease the burden local banks have begun offering money saving initiatives.
Holiday Shopping Hours: What's Open, What's Closed
Guide to holiday shopping hours in the Cayman Islands. Find opening and closing hours for all your favourite Cayman shops.
Christmas in Cayman: What to Do During the Holidays
Christmas is a magical time of year in the Cayman Islands. There are plenty of traditional and festive events to keep you busy during the holiday.
Halloween in Cayman
You are bound to have a spooktacular time while celebratng Halloween in the Cayman Islands. This popuar event attracts people of all ages.
Cayman Carnival Batabano
Here we clear up all the confusion with the official dates and times of each parade, a full list of the mas bands involved with each and much more.
Purple Ribbon Bus
The Purple Ribbon Bus is a free bus service in Cayman that is designed to prevent drinking and driving over the holiday season.
Six Tips for Planning a Successful Remodelling Project
Remodelling your home isn’t without its headaches, however with some careful consideration (and the help of Cayman’s experts) the burden is easier to bear.
Celebrating Birthdays & Special Occasions in Cayman
Ideas for kids birthday parties and special occasions in the Cayman Islands.
Major Capital Projects for 2020
There are major capital developments and big changes in the Cayman Islands infrastructure to look forward to in 2020.
Customs & Traditions
Wattle and Daub? Backing Sand? Learn about Cayman's customs, traditions and formalities...plus get the latest news on the 'Marl Road' and find a local festival.
The Traditional Cayman Home
Dating back to the mid-18th century, the traditional Caymanian home or 'wattle and daub' cottage was a resilient and practical dwelling with tons of character.
Backing Sand
Caymanian women and children would decorate their gardens with powder-white sand from the beach and on Christmas Eve would rake it into intricate patterns.
Catboat Regattas
Catboats are an integral part of Cayman's proud maritime heritage. These small and skillfully crafted vessels were once used for fishing and turtling.
Camping
Camping by the sea at Easter is a long-held Caymanian tradition, however, if you want to camp, there are strict guidelines that you follow.
Traditional Industry
Traditional Caymanian industries of old included thatch weaving, rope making and turtling but Caymanian men were also renowned merchant seamen.
