Who we are

In 1991, the Lands & Survey Department commenced a programme to convert map data from manuscript to digital format as the first step in the computerization of land records. Since that time other information in map, tabular, and image format has been added and this system has evolved into a comprehensive Geographical Information System (GIS) for the Cayman Islands. It now embraces more wide-ranging geo-data initiatives, while still retaining land-related data at its core. The value of managing information in such a system has provided government departments and the private sector with a faster and more efficient means of discharging their duties. It has also become the fulcrum about which challenging environmental and developmental issues are being addressed in Cayman. The Cayman Islands is a leader in this technology within the Caribbean, with the department receiving the ESRI Special Achievement Award in 1999 and 2004.

The National GIS at Lands & Survey comprises a team of trained GIS professionals with combined expertise in analysis, programming, database administration, cartography, and data maintenance. They are available for advice on a range of GIS Solutions.

GIS Development is responsible for developing new and innovative methods for delivering the department's GIS and data services to government and the private sector. The team builds GIS, land information systems, and information technology-related solutions, tools, services, and applications for both web and desktop environments.