AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoReinsurance & Governance: Greenlight Capital Re appointed John Welch as an independent director, adding fresh underwriting and actuarial expertise to its board. AI & Media Services: Baosheng BVI signed an AI cooperation framework with DirectBooking Technology to expand AI-enabled marketing, brand promotion, and direct-booking systems. Housing Oversight: The Office of the Auditor General says government affordable housing programmes (2019–2024) aren’t delivering value for money, as costs and rents rose sharply; Government welcomed the findings and pointed to its newer 10-year housing policy and plan. Driving Licence Fees: Revised DVDL fee structure takes effect 1 September 2026, cutting non-Caymanian full licence differentials and offering Caymanian discounts for longer-term licences. Local Employment: MCEI’s Hello2Hired event connected 91 Caymanian jobseekers with 24 employers across hospitality, finance, retail and more. STEM Pipeline: UCCI marked 10 years of STEM camps, with hands-on robotics, renewable energy, 3D printing and physics demos for ages 10–13. Recycling Update (Brac): Cayman Brac recycling has relaunched with drop-off sites and limited materials (PET/HDPE plastics plus cans/aluminium), but still no full pick-up plan. Crypto Market Pulse: Toobit’s HALLU presale sold out in just over a minute, followed by a spot trading rewards campaign. Industry Finance: NorthStrive Acquisition Corp I (a Cayman exempted company) begins separate trading of its shares, rights and warrants on Nasdaq from 2 September.
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