The people who make up the Cayman Islands came from a variety of places around the world, however, initially many of our Caymanian ancestors were Africans and Europeans who were either shipwrecked on the islands or came on ships from Jamaica.
Cayman Islands is littered with shipwrecks dating back some 475 years. At least 120 are known to exist and today their barnacle-crusted remains, as well as holding the key to Cayman’s nautical heritage, support marine life and provide colourful diving around the islands.
Tourism and Financial Services are the main pillars of the Cayman economy. Traditional exports were turtle products, mahogany, coconuts and thatch rope which went mainly to Jamaica. Today, rum cake is popular Cayman export.