Seafarer Benefits

The Cayman Islands Government provides an ex-gratia benefit to eligible retired Caymanian Seafarers or their surviving spouses, in recognition of their contribution to these Islands.

Seafarer Benefits 

How We Can Help

The DFA provides financial assistance to people who find themselves unable to fund their basic needs, such as shelter, food, and clothing. The financial assistance is normally a short-term measure, intended to provide a temporary bridge to help our clients back onto their feet. At the same time, we recognise that the elderly, or those with a permanent disability, may need longer-term help.

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Key People

Hon. Kenneth Bryan, MP
Deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism & Ports, and Social Development & Innovation
Tamara Ebanks
Chief Officer
Trevor Gibbs
Deputy Chief Officer
Tamara Hurlston
Director
Justin Ebanks
Deputy Director, Operations

FAQ

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Households that are currently receiving financial assistance will not experience a change to services until the current approval for financial assistance expires.


  1. Application Form
  2. Release of Information for everyone in the household
  3. Identification for everyone in the household
  4. Proof of Cayman status for everyone in the household
  5. Birth certificates for all dependents
  6. Proof of income, savings and expenses

You are eligible for financial assistance if you are:

  • Caymanian, a spouse or civil partner of a Caymanian or a guardian of a dependent who is Caymanian
  • You have been resident in the Cayman Islands at the time of the application and at least eight out of the last 12 months
  • Your household income and savings are lower than the maximum for your household size
  • Your household expenses are more than your household income

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P.O. Box 895 Grand Cayman KY1-1103 Cayman Islands
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55 Seafarers Way, George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Office hours: 8:30am to 4:00pm
Monday to Thursday
Closed Fridays
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55 Seafarers Way, George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

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8 Avistar Building 1, West End Road West, West End, Cayman Brac