AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoInsurance & Regulation: Cayman’s Premier André Ebanks leads a delegation to the US NAIC meeting in Columbus, with the Islands having submitted an application for Qualified Jurisdiction Status—aimed at strengthening insurance and reinsurance ties with US regulators. Housing Policy: The Cayman Islands Government has opened consultation on draft Residential and Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2023, seeking public input before updating outdated 2009 legislation tied to the housing crisis. Transport Procurement: The Ministry of Planning has delayed key steps in the procurement timetable for consultants to deliver a final business case and full design for a modern national transport system, citing internal approvals. Healthcare Policy: Cayman published its first National Cancer Policy to standardise prevention, screening and care, starting with bowel, female breast and cervical screening. Conservation & Education: 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 research facilities. Aviation & Tourism: Cayman Airways will expand its Grand Cayman–Austin service, extending the season and adding a second weekly flight from May 2027 through August 2027. Industry & Skills: Dart’s 2026 Work-X programme placed 31 Caymanian students into hands-on projects across 13 business areas, including engineering, finance, IT and hospitality. Crypto & Finance (Global, Cayman-linked): BTCC announced it will sponsor TOKEN2049 Singapore as a Platinum Sponsor, while Cayman-linked Candle Lake launched a mandatory cash offer for Evolution AB; Osiris also entered the Guernsey fiduciary market after securing licences.
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