AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCayman Housing Reform: The Cayman Islands Government has opened a public consultation on draft Residential and Tenancies (Amendment) Bill, 2023, seeking feedback until 20 September before any changes move through the policy and legislative process. Transport Procurement Delay: The Ministry has pushed back procurement for consultants to deliver the Final Business Case and full design for a modern national transportation system, citing the need for internal approvals, with related merger work also delayed. Cancer Screening Standardisation: Cayman has published its first National Cancer Policy to standardise prevention, screening and care, starting with bowel, female breast and cervical cancer, using UK NICE guidance as a baseline. Blue Iguana Conservation Boost: The National Trust broke ground on a new Blue Iguana Conservation office and laboratory at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, adding a dedicated lab, education space and facilities to strengthen research and care. NAIC Insurance Bid: André Ebanks says Cayman has submitted an application for NAIC Qualified Jurisdiction Status, aiming to deepen US insurance and reinsurance engagement. Aviation Expansion: Cayman Airways will extend its nonstop Austin, Texas service and add a second weekly flight in peak periods through 2027. Digital Assets & Compliance: Nigeria’s SEC admitted Blockchain.com into its regulatory sandbox and ordered capital market operators to freeze assets tied to designated terrorism financiers. Crypto Exchange Presence: BTCC, a Cayman-based exchange, announced Platinum sponsorship of TOKEN2049 Singapore with its “0-Barrier Trading” theme. Industry & Food Security: Trinidad and Tobago’s Farmers’ Union warns chicken shortages could return in 6–12 months without long-term poultry sector fixes, including biosecurity and cost pressures.
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