AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAgriculture & Pest Control: The Department of Agriculture is responding to spiral whitefly reports across Grand Cayman, urging residents to inspect leaf undersides, quarantine new plants, use yellow sticky traps, and avoid moving infested material; treatment may include insecticidal soaps, neem, pyrethrin sprays, approved systemic options, and targeted water sprays. Public Health & Environment: Cayman’s Dust Alert has been lifted after air quality testing showed readings stayed in the Good to Moderate range; officials advise vulnerable people to limit outdoor exertion and everyone to seek care if coughing or wheezing persists. Workforce Development: The National Workforce Development Committee is launching a Caymanian Employment Survey, asking employers to share hiring, training, and retention barriers so a National Workforce Development Strategy can better match labour market needs. Local Industry & Housing Finance: CIBC Caribbean held a mortgage seminar for prospective homebuyers, covering financing options, the mortgage process, incentives, and the value of getting pre-qualified. Tourism Leadership: Cayman Islands Director of Tourism Rosa Harris was inducted into the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Female Leadership Hall of Fame. Mosquito Control: The Mosquito Research and Control Unit continues aerial and ground operations after the first large emergence, noting weather disruptions but ongoing efforts to reduce numbers. Corporate Moves (Cayman-linked): Park Ha Biological Technology announced a $2.0m registered direct offering; SL BIO’s Cayman holding company SL Science is set to begin Nasdaq trading as SLBT on June 15.
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