AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoAgriculture Response: The Department of Agriculture is urging residents and farms to tackle aggressive spiral whitefly on Grand Cayman, with guidance on leaf checks, quarantining new plants, yellow sticky traps, beneficial insects, and approved treatments. Public Health & Environment: CINWS lifted its Saharan dust alert after air quality stayed in the Good to Moderate range, advising vulnerable groups to limit outdoor exertion and residents to seek care if symptoms persist. Workforce Development: The National Workforce Development Committee is launching an employer survey to shape a National Workforce Development Strategy, focusing on hiring, training, retention, and Caymanian entry pathways. Local Industry & Skills: CIFEC alumni spotlight how the internship-based pathway is bridging education to employment for students completing secondary school. Energy Costs: A new global ranking places Cayman Islands among the highest residential electricity prices, highlighting how policy and infrastructure drive costs. Finance & Housing: CIBC Caribbean held a mortgage seminar for prospective homebuyers, outlining financing steps and incentives. Tourism Leadership: Cayman’s Director of Tourism Rosa Harris was inducted into the CTO Female Leadership Hall of Fame. Mosquito Control: MRCU continues aerial and ground operations to reduce mosquito numbers, with weather disrupting some planned aircraft treatments.
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