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Cayman Health Officials Return from London Conference with New Public Health Insights

Representatives from the Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability returned to Cayman on June 30 after attending the UK Overseas Territories Public Health Conference in London. The ministry said the trip would inform public health policy in the Cayman Islands through shared experience, site visits and meetings with overseas partners. The delegation attended the conference in London alongside public health leaders from across the overseas territories and partner organisations, including the UK Health Security Agency and the Caribbean Public Health Agency.

Jul 9

Who Gets to Speak? The Under-16 Social Media Ban Debate Continues

The debate over the proposed restriction of social media access for children under the age of 16 has returned to the national conversation.

Jul 9

Minister: Government moving to correct "little evil" behind Cuban Caymanian status issue

The Cayman Islands Government has proposed forming a working group to resolve long-running immigration status uncertainty affecting Cuban Caymanian families. Minister for Education and Training, Finance and Economic Development Rolston Anglin MP said the motion would lead to the mapping of a lawful route forward for people who may be eligible for Caymanian status. The government says the working group, which has the backing of Cabinet and caucus, would start by identifying who is affected by the Cuban Caymanian status issue, which officials say has been a problem for generations of families with deep Caymanian roots.

Jul 8

Gloria McField-Nixon Sworn In as First Female Deputy Governor

Mrs. Gloria McField-Nixon was sworn in as the first female Deputy Governor of the Cayman Islands, marking an important milestone for the Cayman Islands civil service.

Jul 8

Cayman-registered superyacht is star attraction in Shetland

A much-admired superyacht registered in the Cayman Islands has been turning heads in Scotland. Award-winning Narvalo berthed at Alexandra Wharf in the port of Lerwick in the Shetland Islands on Monday, drawing the attention of locals.

Jul 8

Cayman Maritime Authority Targets Sex Crimes At Sea

The Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands has embarked on the next stage of its campaign against sexual harassment and misconduct on board Cayman-registered vessels, ramping up its effort to strengthen crew welfare across the Cayman Registry fleet. The move follows their drafting of a Guidance Note, which sets out how harassment and sexual misconduct should be understood and addressed at sea.

Jul 7

Caymanian Journal Launches on Constitution Day, Signalling Media Shift in Cayman

This Constitution Day 2026, The Caymanian Journal (TCJ) announced its digital launch on island.

Jul 6

Youth Parliament debates social media limits for children under 16

The Cayman Islands’ first ever summer sitting of the youth parliament met to vote on a proposed social media ban.

Jul 3

CI $8M Earmarked for Georgetown Cargo Port Upgrade

The Cayman Islands Government has approved CI $8 million to begin a Cayman cargo port infrastructure upgrade at the existing harbour site, as officials responded to capacity pressures and ageing equipment.

Jul 1

Government seeks CI $134.3 million more to lift 2026 spending

The National Coalition for Caymanians has asked the Finance Committee to approve CI $134.3 million in additional government spending.

Jun 30