Trade & Policy: Cayman has submitted an application to the US NAIC for Qualified Jurisdiction status, a long-awaited step meant to strengthen CIMA’s standing with US state regulators and boost confidence for US-linked reinsurance business. Public Sector Procurement: The Ministry of Trade Development has appointed GFA Consulting Group to build Cayman’s first Trade Development Framework over 12 months, with a regional team led by trade economist Claudius Preville. Law Enforcement Tech: RCIPS is rolling out more bodycams after a two-year pilot, positioning the devices as an evidential tool to reduce disputes and support prosecutors and courts. Local Business Growth: Caymanian-founded Liquid Coffee launched the island’s first liquid coffee concentrate and is pushing into regional and international retail and hospitality partners. Marketing Talent Pipeline: CIMPA’s inaugural Next GEN event connected students and emerging marketers with local industry leaders, with a focus on practical career paths and AI’s impact on marketing. Insurance Industry Spotlight: Cayman’s captive insurance ecosystem is being pitched as a collaborative “centre of excellence,” especially for healthcare captives, as the jurisdiction leans into ESG and evolving risk needs. Corporate Finance Watch: Butterfield Bank is seeking shareholder approval to issue new shares tied to its planned purchase of CIBC Caribbean, including Cayman-linked holdings. Energy/Industry Link: Taiwan’s outbound investment surge includes major capital plans involving a Cayman-registered entity tied to TSMC, underscoring Cayman’s role in global corporate structures. Regional Trade: Caribbean Cement says it may restart exports as early as September, with potential targets including the Cayman Islands and The Bahamas once Jamaica demand is met.