The Government Administration Building houses the offices of the Premier and other members of Cabinet, the Deputy Governor and his staff as well as other elected officials and civil servants.

The former Old Courts Building located at the corner of Shedden Road and Harbour Drive is now the National Museum of Grand Cayman.

The British Army will also be called to defend or assist the islands in the event of a natural disaster or military conflict.

The politics of George Town is dominated by the People's Progressive Movement, who won 5 out of the 7 electoral districts in the city during the 2021 general election.

The financial services generated CI$1.2 billion of GDP in 2007 (55% of the total economy), 36% of all employment and 40% of all government revenue.

As a result, the Cayman Islands are a leader in captive domiciles, hedge fund registrations and is considered a major international banking centre.

Cruise ships calling at George Town anchor offshore and ferry their passengers ashore by tenders, also known as shuttle boats.

Passengers disembark in George Town, in the centre of the Grand Cayman shopping district and usually remain anchored from early morning until mid-afternoon.

George Town's waterfront is also home to a Harley-Davidson shop, a Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville franchise, and a Guy Harvey art studio and restaurant.

[14] George Town, as well as the rest of Grand Cayman, is served by nearby Owen Roberts International Airport.

Non-stop service to Grand Cayman are available from Atlanta, Chicago, Tampa, Newark, London, Toronto, New York, Montego Bay, Washington D.C., Havana, Miami, Panama City, La Ceiba and more.