AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBiosecurity at the border: The Department of Agriculture intercepted a live invasive cane toad in an incoming shipment on 16 July, calling it a clear win for Cayman’s strengthened horizon scanning and surveillance. Utilities & cost of living: OfReg’s new 25-year utility licence for Cayman Water Company took effect 1 August, cutting average household water rates by about 6.5% while keeping an annual rate adjustment mechanism. Insurance growth push: Premier Andre Ebanks says Cayman’s NAIC Qualified Jurisdiction Status application is now underway, with a 16–18 month process aimed at helping Cayman “mature” in reinsurance while protecting the captive sector. Regulatory leadership change: Kara Ebanks has left CIMA to become general manager at BAF Insurance Company Cayman, continuing a leadership shift within the captive-focused regulator. Cayman finance & capital markets: NorthStrive Acquisition Corp I., an exempted Cayman SPAC, closed a $100m IPO, while Butterfield Bank seeks shareholder approval for new share issuance tied to its $1.8b Caribbean bank acquisition. Industry spotlight: Cayman Captive Forum 2026 announced keynote speakers, and Cayman’s trade agenda moves forward with consultants appointed to build a Trade Development Framework.
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