AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoParliament Watch: The 30 September sitting opened with Deputy Governor Gloria McField-Nixon sworn in, followed by 14 reports tabled including annual reports for Caymanian Employment and Immigration, Tourism and Trade Development, the DPP, the Ombudsman and statutory authorities—keeping a steady drumbeat on governance and public-sector reporting. Fuel Relief Extension: Government extended the 2026 Fuel Relief Programme through December, including a 100% waiver of import duties on gasoline, diesel and propane, plus an electricity fuel-charge cap at CI$0.18/kWh for most households, aimed at easing cost-of-living pressure. Cayman Captive Industry: IMAC confirmed the 2026 Cayman Captive Forum agenda for 1–3 December at the Ritz-Carlton, adding a third concurrent track and spotlighting AI transformation, regulatory updates from CIMA, and cybersecurity-focused keynote remarks. Crypto & Finance: BitMart outlined a court-backed repayment plan for users after the 2021 hack, proposing dollarized balances and payouts via fiat/stablecoins or new tokens—pending judge approval. Maritime Energy: Kinetics Energies acquired the steam turbine LNG carrier Arctic Voyager for conversion into an FSRU, with delivery targeted for Q3 2028. Local Business & Jobs: Massy confirmed it sold its Caterpillar business in Trinidad and Tobago to MACORP, saying the move won’t affect 200 workers and positioning the dealership for regional growth. Wildlife Crime Probe: An Australian ibis “massacring” investigation at an ESR-managed business park was dropped after a “misunderstanding,” highlighting enforcement gaps around wildlife-crime claims.
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