George Town
Britishnoun
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Also called: Penang. a port in NW Malaysia, capital of Penang state, in NE Penang Island: the first chartered city of the Malayan federation. Pop: 162 000 (2005 est)
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the capital of the Cayman Islands: a port on Grand Cayman Island. Pop: 30 600 (2004 est)
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Along with the 40,000-population Caymans Islands capital of George Town, it is taking advantage of the new rules permitting entries from British overseas territories.
From BBC ● Dec. 22, 2021
In 2019 the Cayman Islands government announced a plan to move forward on a massive new port project in George Town Harbor, supported by two major cruise-ship operators.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2021
Josh Sargent scored the first of his two goals 34 seconds in and Jordan Morris also had two goals Tuesday night in a 4-0 rout of Cuba at George Town, Cayman Islands.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 20, 2019
The U.S. plays Canada in Orlando on Nov. 15 and meets Cuba four days later at George Town, Cayman Islands.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 7, 2019
Page 38: "Union Tavern in George Town, where he palns to."
From A Portrait of Old George Town by Peter, Grace Dunlop
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