AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGovernment Finance: Cayman’s core government posted a $267.9m surplus in the first five months of 2026, and Finance Committee approved $134.3m in supplementary spending to back education, cost-of-living help, infrastructure, environment, and public services. Duty-Free Relief: Home Affairs clarified higher duty-free allowances for returning residents—CI$1,000 during peak travel (through Aug 31, then again Nov 23–Jan 7) and a permanent standard increase to CI$800 from Sept 1. Energy & Solar Policy: CUC pushed back on OfReg’s position on customer self-consumption, saying it’s working to keep rooftop solar safe and the grid reliable while addressing fairness concerns. Marijuana Reform: The Law Reform Commission published a discussion paper on cannabis reform after last year’s decriminalisation vote, seeking public comments by Sept 1 and weighing harm-minimisation options. Tech, Finance & Markets: Toobit launched an AI Trading Assistant and rolled out July rewards; Polibeli shares jumped on an AI infrastructure pivot; Lagarosse Holdings filed for a US IPO; and Malibu Life closed its TruSpire acquisition to build a US annuity origination platform. Air & Tourism: Cayman saw 40,000+ air arrivals in May (+16.5%), while cruise visitors fell 30.5% year-on-year.
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