AGP Executive Report

Trade & Border Enforcement: New Trade Marks Regulations take effect 17 June, letting trademark owners ask Cayman Customs and Border Control to block suspected infringing goods at the border, with a CI$200 fee per trademark and possible compensation for detention costs. Conservation vs Development: After a “Cayman Forward” meeting involving the CPA, NCC, developers and nonprofits, the Premier says the first step has started easing the long-running planning-conservation clash, with assurances the National Conservation Act won’t be weakened. Local Governance & Community: The House of Parliament will hold a lying-in-state for former Chief Secretary James Ryan on 18 June, with public viewing 10:00am–12:30pm. Public Safety: RCIPS reports two North Side burglaries early Friday, both involving masked suspects; police urge residents to secure doors and windows. Youth & Business Support: The Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture & Heritage launches its 2026 summer placement for 20 young Caymanians, and CICBD hosts a free Raising Capital Forum for SMEs on 16 June. Agriculture Update: The Department of Agriculture continues its response to spiral whitefly infestations, advising residents on monitoring and treatment options.

Cayman Crime & Safety: RCIPS reported two early-morning North Side burglaries on Friday, with masked suspects stealing cash and a mobile phone; police say doors appeared left unlocked and are asking for CCTV tips. Public Service & Governance: A lying-in-state ceremony for former Chief Secretary James Ryan is set for 18 June, with public viewing from 10:00am–12:30pm and live broadcast options listed by Parliament. Health Costs: Government is reviewing a proposed 25% SHIC premium increase affecting about 12,000 residents, with the insurer citing claims and rising use of advanced services. Community & Business: CICBD’s free Raising Capital Forum runs 16 June at Hotel Indigo, featuring panels and a live pitch segment for SMEs. Agriculture Update: The Department of Agriculture is responding to spiral whitefly reports across Grand Cayman and urges residents to inspect plants, quarantine new ones, and use approved treatment options. Sports Spotlight: Cayman Islands’ Jaiden Reid won NCAA 200m gold in Eugene, breaking a 19-year collegiate record. Travel & Tourism: Cayman Airways adds extra Friday flights to Panama for summer, boosting connections across Latin America and the Caribbean. Energy Prices Note: A global electricity-cost ranking places Cayman Islands among the world’s higher residential electricity prices.

Public Safety: RCIPS reports two early-morning North Side burglaries, with masked suspects stealing cash and a phone; police urge residents to secure doors and windows. Health Insurance: Government is reviewing a proposed 25% SHIC premium increase affecting about 12,200 residents, with a 1 July 2026 start date. Corrections Partnership: Cayman Islands Prison Service signs a five-year MOU with Canada’s Correctional Service focused on training, intelligence sharing, and emergency readiness. Sports Spotlight: Caymanian sprinter Jaiden Reid wins NCAA 200m gold and breaks a 19-year collegiate record with 19.63 in Eugene, Oregon. Community & Youth: Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture & Heritage announces 20 summer internship placements for young Caymanians. Business & Funding: CICBD invites SMEs to a free Raising Capital Forum on 16 June at Hotel Indigo, including a live pitch segment. Environment: Department of Agriculture continues response to spiral whitefly infestations, sharing resident guidance on monitoring and treatment. Travel: Cayman Airways adds extra Friday summer flights to Panama (26 June–28 August).

Superyacht Watch: A 79-metre superyacht, Netto II, arrived in Poole Harbour and is reported to be sailing under the Cayman Islands flag, with a casino lounge and space for 14 guests. Public Safety: RCIPS reported two early-morning North Side burglaries, both involving masked suspects who stole cash and a mobile phone; police urged residents to secure doors and windows. Health & Cost of Living: Government is reviewing a proposed 25% SHIC premium increase affecting more than 12,000 residents, with the insurer citing claims experience and rising healthcare costs. Community & Youth: The Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture & Heritage announced 20 summer internship placements for young Caymanians, while CICBD invited SMEs to a free Raising Capital Forum on 16 June. Sports Spotlight: Cayman Islands’ Jaiden Reid won NCAA 200m gold in Eugene, breaking a 19-year collegiate record with 19.63 seconds. Governance & Remembrance: A lying-in-state ceremony for former Chief Secretary James Ryan is set for 18 June.

World Cup logistics: Egypt’s squad base in Spokane is set for easy travel to Seattle and Vancouver for group matches, with Mohamed Salah’s side quietly confident ahead of their opener. Cayman in sport: LSU sprinter and Caymanian Jaiden Reid shattered the NCAA 200m record, winning in 19.63, after also taking silver in the 100m and helping the 4x100 relay. Honours & remembrance: The Governor announced King’s Birthday honours for five Cayman Islanders, and Parliament set a lying-in-state for former Chief Secretary James Ryan on 18 June. Community & safety: RCIPS reported two North Side burglaries before dawn and reminded residents to secure doors and windows; Sister Islands police ran road-safety enforcement around school zones. Health & cost pressures: Government is reviewing a proposed 25% SHIC premium rise affecting over 12,000 residents, and health officials issued an update on pertussis. Business & travel: Cayman Airways adds extra Friday flights to Panama for summer, while CICBD hosts a free Raising Capital forum for SMEs on 16 June.

Royal Honours: The Governor announced five Caymanians recognised in His Majesty the King’s Birthday Honours, including a CBE for Deputy Governor Franz Manderson and awards for charity, education, policing and sustainability. Public Service Remembrance: A lying-in-state ceremony for former Chief Secretary James Ryan is set for Thursday 18 June, with public viewing from 10:00am–12:30pm at the House of Parliament. Youth & Business Support: The Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture & Heritage will place 20 young Caymanians in its 2026 Summer Internship Programme, while the CICBD hosts a free Raising Capital Forum on 16 June for SME owners. Agriculture Update: The Department of Agriculture is urging residents to watch for spiral whitefly and use monitoring and treatment options as infestations are reported. Crime & Safety: RCIPS reports two early-morning burglaries in North Side and a separate firearms and drugs find after a George Town search; on Sister Islands, officers step up traffic enforcement around schools. Health & Cost Pressures: Government is reviewing a proposed 25% SHIC premium increase affecting over 12,000 residents. Sports Spotlight: Cayman Islands’ LSU sprinter Jaiden Reid won NCAA 200m gold, smashing the collegiate record.

Athletics: Cayman Islands sprinter Jaiden Reid powered LSU to NCAA glory, smashing the men’s 200m collegiate record with 19.63 seconds for gold, plus silver in the 100 and a relay medal. Public Service: The House of Parliament announced a lying-in-state for former Chief Secretary James Ryan on Thursday, 18 June, with public viewing 10:00am–12:30pm. Youth & Work: The Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture & Heritage will place 20 young Caymanians in its 2026 summer internship programme across ministry departments and affiliated areas. Business Support: CICBD is hosting a free Raising Capital Forum on Tuesday, 16 June, with panels and a live pitch segment for entrepreneurs. Agriculture: The Department of Agriculture is urging residents to watch for spiral whitefly and follow guidance on monitoring, quarantine, and approved treatment options. Crime & Safety: RCIPS reported two North Side burglaries before dawn, and a separate GT raid where police found a gun and drugs. Health: Health officials say whooping cough (pertussis) is still spreading locally, especially among infants not fully protected. Cost of Living: Government is reviewing a proposed 25% SHIC premium increase affecting over 12,000 residents from 1 July. Community: RUBiS Fuel to Finish 5K raised funds for NCVO, drawing hundreds of runners and families. Transport: Cayman Airways adds extra Friday flights to Panama for summer travel.

Health Insurance: Government and health officials are reviewing a proposed ~25% SHIC premium increase from 1 July 2026 that would affect about 12,000 residents enrolled under CG Britcay. Public Health: Pertussis (whooping cough) cases are still being detected locally, with health authorities urging vaccination and prompt medical care for symptoms—especially to protect infants. Environment & Waste: The George Town dump will close at 1:00pm Monday, 15 June (King Charles III’s Birthday), with no derelict vehicle or scrap metal dumping; regular operations resume Tuesday. Road Safety (Sister Islands): RCIPS has stepped up patrols and traffic enforcement on Cayman Brac and Little Cayman since 1 June, issuing 15 tickets and making DUI and unlicensed-driver arrests. Local Governance & Economy: The landfill “conundrum” story looks at how waste is managed at George Town Landfill and why it remains a political flashpoint. Tourism & Travel: Cayman Airways adds extra Friday flights to Panama for summer travel, boosting weekend and onward connections across Latin America. Workforce: A new National Workforce Development Committee survey asks employers about hiring, training, and retaining Caymanian talent. Sports: Cayman Islands FA Cup final results: Scholars International Sports Club beat Academy Sports Club 2-1.

Public Health: Health officials say whooping cough (pertussis) is still spreading locally, with new cases identified across ages and settings, urging vaccination and prompt medical care for symptoms—especially to protect infants and other high-risk groups. Mosquito Control: The Mosquito Research and Control Unit is ramping up operations after the season’s first big emergence, but rain and wind have delayed some aerial adult-control work while pilots stay on standby. Road Safety (Sister Islands): Police on Cayman Brac and Little Cayman stepped up patrols and issued 15 traffic tickets since 1 June, including speeding and seatbelt offences, plus arrests for DUI and driving without a licence. Local Services: The George Town dump will close at 1:00pm on King’s Birthday (15 June), with regular garbage and recycling continuing and Sister Islands collections unaffected. Aviation: Cayman Airways adds extra Friday flights to Panama from 26 June to 28 August, boosting weekend and onward connections across Latin America. Education & Training: CIFEC alumni spotlight how the Further Education Centre’s one-year bridge model (classes plus internships) helps students move into employment. Business & Community: AMRL Cayman appoints Stephen Leontsinis to lead a new Corporate Disputes, Insolvency & Restructuring practice.

Banking Security Reminder: RCIPS warned residents not to share bank account details or PINs after a scammer posed as a local bank and stole cash via unauthorised transactions. Mosquito Control: MRCU is battling a seasonal mosquito surge across Grand Cayman, using larviciding and ground operations while weather and one aircraft being out of service slow aerial adult control. Workforce Survey: The National Workforce Development Committee is asking employers to complete a Caymanian Employment Survey to shape a new workforce strategy on hiring, training, and retention. Health Watch—Pertussis: Health officials say whooping cough cases continue locally, urging vaccination updates and extra protection for infants and other high-risk groups. Public Health—World Cup Travel: MHES and PHD issued guidance for travellers ahead of the FIFA World Cup, stressing routine vaccinations and measles protection. Governance & Oversight: The Auditor General is seeking public input for a new 2027–2031 Strategic Plan focused on accountability and how public money is used. Tourism Recognition: Cayman Airways is nominated for World Travel Awards 2026, and Rosa Harris was inducted into the CTO Female Leadership Hall of Fame. Community & Culture: Cayman Art Week continues to spotlight youth talent at the National Gallery, including the “Next Wave” exhibition.

Digital Assets & Finance: Cayman Finance strengthens its local team with three Caymanian hires and promotions, while Toobit rolls out a Prediction Market for event-based trading and is named Digital Asset Derivatives Platform of the Year for a second straight year. Health & Travel: The Ministry of Health and Public Health Department urge residents travelling for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to check routine vaccinations, especially measles, as officials warn major events can spread infections. Public Safety: A man identified as Keneek McDonald died after a jet ski incident off Seven Mile Beach; separately, police report DUI arrests after two crashes in George Town and on South Sound Road. Workforce & Policy: The National Workforce Development Committee launches the Caymanian Employment Survey to understand hiring and retention barriers, and the Auditor General opens public input for its 2027–2031 Strategic Plan. Environment & Weather: Mosquito control continues across Grand Cayman despite weather disrupting some aerial treatments, and a flood advisory has led to school and field disruptions. Governance & Planning: A judicial review orders the Planning Appeals Tribunal to reconsider a refusal tied to the Aqua Bay redevelopment appeal. Community: St James Secondary School wins RBC Young Leaders with its WORM waste-reduction project, and the RUBiS Fuel to Finish 5K raises funds for NCVO.

Real Estate: Silverfin Development says Prisma Grand Cayman is adding “Soho Lofts,” two-bedroom terrace residences aimed at “affordable luxury,” with views across North Sound and Seven Mile Beach. Health & Travel: Cayman’s Ministry of Health and Public Health Department urge residents heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup to check vaccinations—especially measles—and take sensible precautions. Digital Banking: CIBC Caribbean expands mobile payments, letting Cayman customers add eligible cards to Google Wallet for contactless use (debit/credit availability varies by market). Local Government: The 2026-2027 Parliamentary Session opens 19 June with the State Opening of Parliament and the Governor’s Throne Speech, streamed via CIGTV. Flood Watch: A flood advisory has prompted school and sports disruptions, with MoET/DES advising parents on safer pick-up plans and CIFA field suspending outdoor activities. Public Accountability: Auditor General Patrick Smith is seeking public input for a new 2027-2031 Strategic Plan. Community & Culture: The National Trust thanks supporters after Heritage Bakehouse cassava heavy cake classes filled quickly, with more dates planned. Road Safety: RCIPS reports DUI arrests after two crashes on South Church Street and South Sound Road.

Parliament Watch: Cayman’s 2026-2027 Session opens with the State Opening of Parliament on 19 June 2026 at 2:00pm, with Governor Jane Owen set to deliver the Throne Speech; the public can follow via CIGTV/Radio Cayman. Flood & Safety: A Grand Cayman flood advisory is in effect after heavy rain, with MoET/DES urging parents to plan safe school pickups and equip children for wet weather; CIFA field outdoor activities are suspended and CIFA inspections are set ahead of the Men’s FA Cup Final. Road Safety: RCIPS reports a DUI arrest after a two-car crash on South Church Street and another DUI arrest after an e-bike collision on South Sound Road. Health Costs: CG Britcay proposes a 25% hike to SHIC premiums starting 1 July, affecting 12,000+ policyholders, prompting regulator review. Community & Culture: The National Trust thanks the community after Heritage Bakehouse cassava heavy cake classes filled quickly, with bookings extended to 9 Sept; CIIPA volunteers packed hurricane kits for seniors. Local Business: Flow opens a new flagship store at Camana Bay, highlighting fibre and 5G upgrades. Honours: Two Caymanians receive Certificates and Badges of Honour at King’s Birthday Parade on 15 June.

Earthquake Watch: A 6.1-magnitude quake off western Cuba shook buildings across Havana and was felt in Florida as far north as Orlando, with no injuries or damage reported and no tsunami threat. Public Safety: RCIPS charged a 32-year-old Bodden Town man after a taser arrest that followed an escape attempt, with allegations including an unlicensed firearm and controlled drug offences. Financial Services Diplomacy: Premier André Ebanks is in Washington and Chicago meeting US Treasury, lawmakers and industry groups to bolster Cayman’s financial services ties. Marine Conservation: World Ocean Day spotlighted Cayman’s marine parks and reef protection efforts, while awards recognise corporate leaders in marine stewardship. Community & Health: CIIPA volunteers packed hurricane preparedness kits for seniors ahead of the 2026 season. Education & Youth: The National Robotics Team prepares to represent Cayman in Korea, and ICCI celebrated 41 graduates at its commencement. Honours & Recognition: Two Caymanians will receive Certificates and Badges of Honour at the King’s Birthday Parade on 15 June. Business & Tech: Sendana highlights easier cross-border payments for Caribbean entrepreneurs, and Toobit launched a prediction market feature.

Earthquake Update: A 6.1-magnitude quake struck just off western Cuba on Monday, shaking buildings in Havana and triggering reports of tremors across Florida from Miami to Jacksonville; no injuries or major damage were reported and there was no tsunami threat. Premier’s Financial Services Push: Cayman’s Premier André Ebanks is in Washington DC and then Chicago to meet US Treasury officials, lawmakers and industry groups, focusing on tax policy, regulation and the Cayman–US financial relationship. Marine Protection Spotlight: World Ocean Day (8 June) put marine parks front and centre, with Cayman’s Department of Environment highlighting ongoing reef pressures even as local marine protected areas and coral propagation work help resilience. Local Public Safety: RCIPS says a Bodden Town resident was tasered during an arrest after becoming aggressive; he was later charged over an unlicensed firearm, ammunition and drug offences. Cost-of-Living Debate: Opposition MP Pearlina McGaw-Lumsden renewed calls to raise the resident duty-free travel allowance from $500 to $800 ahead of the 2026/27 session. Business & Compliance: Government published the Local Companies (Control) (Amendment) Bill, seeking Cabinet power to suspend licences for foreign-owned businesses in sectors deemed in the public interest. Community Clean-Up: DEH says this year’s bulk waste collection schedule has ended successfully, with residents reminded to use landfills for any extra waste and report illegal dumping.

Local Business Policy: Government published the Local Companies (Control) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which would let Cabinet suspend licences for foreign-owned businesses in sectors deemed in the public interest—aimed at boosting opportunities for Caymanian entrepreneurs, with real estate and property development flagged. Public Safety: RCIPS issued a crackdown reminder on illegal use of unmuffled “Jake Brakes,” warning penalties can reach a $2,500 fine or six months in prison. Search & Rescue: The Cayman Islands Coast Guard and RCIPS recovered a body off Seven Mile Beach; authorities say it’s suspected to be a missing jet ski rider, with identification pending. Community Cleanliness: DEH says the annual bulk waste collection schedule has ended successfully, urging residents to transport extra waste to landfills and report illegal dumping. Youth & Wellbeing: Youth Empowerment Symposium (YES) is coming to Cayman Brac on 12 June with financial literacy workshops and a young adult evening; RCIPS also ran a West Bay clean-up linked to tackling anti-social behaviour. Tourism & Economy: A tourism piece highlights 2026 momentum, including record stayover arrivals and multigenerational travel demand. Corporate Appointments/Finance: Consolidated Water named Sachin Chawla SVP Strategy and Growth, while Green Circle Decarbonize Technology appointed Louis Ho Ming Leung as CFO. Digital/Payments & Cyber: Arnifi launched an AI-powered banking and payments setup platform for corporates; Entrepreneur Magazine tapped CYPFER to strengthen cyber protection across its digital ecosystem. Crypto Markets: Toobit added Stellar (XLM) to its Fixed Earn series with a limited-time 60% APR offer.