AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTourism Surge: Cayman recorded its strongest April ever, with 47,884 stayover visitors (+3.9% vs April 2019; +12% vs April 2025) and 173,596 total visitors for the month (+37% year-on-year), driven by growth from North America and record US arrivals. Local Real Estate Jobs: Opposition MP Pearlina McGaw-Lumsden filed a private member’s motion to restrict real estate agent/broker work to Caymanians and eligible residents, pushing for training and certification pathways for locals. Aviation & Connectivity: Cayman Airways launched its first nonstop service between Grand Cayman and Austin, Texas, adding another US link to support the stayover push. Financial Services Diplomacy: Premier André Ebanks is in Trinidad and New York to strengthen international financial services relationships, including CFATF engagements on AML/CFT and discussions with US industry stakeholders. Energy & Compliance Clash: CUC is warning solar and battery customers that some systems may be non-compliant and face fines or disconnection, while OfReg reviews the enforcement approach and homeowners/panels providers push back. Crypto & Fintech Moves: Toobit rolled out “Toobit Insights” and upgraded its VIP program with status matching for high-volume traders. EU Online-Safety: The EU fined Temu €200m under the Digital Services Act over unsafe baby toys and faulty chargers, highlighting tougher enforcement on Chinese platforms.
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