The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) has reopened to visitors! The NGCI is an inclusive place to celebrate Caymanian culture and art. Established in 1996, the NGCI is a non-profit organization run by the Ministry of Health and Culture. It has several permanent collections as well as temporary exhibitions. At the moment, the…
Did you know that Bodden Town was the first settlement on Grand Cayman? The former capital of the Cayman Islands, Bodden Town was named after a government leader, William Bodden. Bodden Town was once a popular place for pirates to attack. As a result, defensive strategies were put into place to protect the town….
The USS Kittiwake was a US Navy submarine rescue vessel commissioned from the years 1946 to 1994. The ship is 251-feet and weighs 2,200 pounds. During its time at sea, it set the world record for deepest submarine rescue exercise for the times, diving to a depth of 705 feet in 1959. Once decommissioned, the…
The Cayman Islands Constitution Day is approaching quickly and we’re gearing up for the festivities. Similar to Canada Day and July 4th, our Constitution Day celebrates the first constitution adopted in 1959 when the islands became a self-administered territory and women gained suffrage. Constitution Day is celebrated the first Monday of July, which this year…
July 4th isn’t just a big date for our friends in the United States, it also marks Constitution Day here, a day where all of Grand Cayman celebrates our rich culture, history, and heritage. The first written constitution in the history of the Cayman Islands was approved by London in 1958, and came into operation…
We’re very proud of our Grand Cayman culture and heritage, and we thought we’d take a moment to share just a few of them with you, so that you might experience them for yourself when you’re here staying at beautiful Aqua Bay Club Condos Condos… Our Coat of Arms With a long history behind it,…
At Aqua Bay, we love our location and we love our Island. So much so, that we want you to venture out beyond our property gates and see what Grand Cayman has to offer. We’re going to suggest a trip to Bodden Town, the first Cayman capital. Once ravaged by pirates, this village is known…