AGP Executive Report

Hospitality Workforce: Dart Hospitality has selected 16 young Caymanians for its 2026, four-month paid training programme, with participants rotating through guest services, food and beverage, recreation, housekeeping and more. Space & Sovereign Tech: Atlas Energy’s Cayman subsidiary is tied to a CAD$40M, 12-month deal for NorthStar’s space situational awareness services with Canada’s 3 Canadian Space Division, aimed at improving mission readiness and threat detection. Energy Regulation: URCO issued a regulatory statement and consumer guide clarifying the legal position for non-export behind-the-meter solar PV and battery self-consumption systems, stressing no new rights and confirming existing lawful installation and operation. Public Health Advisory: Health and environment officials issued a toxoplasmosis advisory after exposure was detected in feral cats trapped and tested in West Bay, urging hygiene and food-safety precautions while noting low general risk. Security & Trade Controls: A former RCIPS staffer, Courtney Bush Myles Jr, was sentenced to 11 years and eight months for a firearms importation conspiracy involving component parts and ammunition. Water Infrastructure: Water Authority-Cayman completed pilot well drilling for future reverse osmosis plants on Cayman Brac (Bluff) and Little Cayman, with lab results expected later this year. Insurance Industry: Registration for the 2026 Cayman Captive Forum opened with sustained demand, with 50% of delegate passes sold on day one. Local Business & Real Estate: Maples Group signed a long-term agreement to establish a new Cayman headquarters at Camana Bay’s 90 Nexus Way, consolidating teams in a major commercial move. Border Biosecurity: DENR reported the capture of a northern curly-tailed lizard in Bermuda after it likely arrived via a shipping container from Florida, highlighting shipping-linked invasive risk.

Crypto & Fintech: Toobit announced a new HYPE Fixed Earn promotion offering 60% APR for a limited 3-day lock from June 23–26, adding to its recent high-yield crypto campaigns. Telecom Costs: A global pricing survey flags the Cayman Islands among the world’s most expensive fixed broadband markets, pointing to infrastructure and competition pressures in island territories. Insurance & Captives: Registration for the 2026 Cayman Captive Forum opens with sustained demand, with 50% of delegate passes sold on day one for the Dec 1–3 event at The Ritz-Carlton. Water Infrastructure: The Water Authority-Cayman completed pilot well drilling for planned reverse osmosis plants on Cayman Brac (Bluff) and Little Cayman, with lab analysis underway. Business & Real Estate: Maples Group signed for a long-term Cayman headquarters at 90 Nexus Way, Camana Bay, consolidating teams in a major commercial move. Public Health: Health officials issued a precautionary advisory after toxoplasmosis exposure was detected in feral cats in West Bay. Governance & Policy: Cayman’s Premier and financial services leadership wrapped US engagements aimed at strengthening regulatory and investment cooperation. Sustainability: Environment Minister Katherine Ebanks-Wilks visited the UK to discuss waste reduction, recycling and circular economy approaches, including ocean conservation initiatives.

Cayman Captive Forum 2026: Registration is open and demand is already strong, with 50% of delegate passes sold on day one for the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman event running Dec 1–3, 2026. Water Infrastructure: The Water Authority-Cayman has completed pilot well drilling for planned reverse osmosis plants on Cayman Brac (Bluff) and Little Cayman, with lab analysis underway to guide the final designs. Marine & Waste Policy: Environment and Sustainability Minister Katherine Ebanks-Wilks visited the UK to discuss waste reduction, recycling and circular economy approaches, including the Blue Belt Programme for ocean conservation. Local Economy & Jobs: Cayman Enterprise City says its socio-economic impact has reached US$1.23 billion since 2012, with 2025 annual impact at US$152.3 million and rising local consumption. Workforce Development: The National Workforce Development Committee is inviting employers to take part in the Caymanian Employment Survey to shape a national workforce strategy. Public Health (Cats): Health officials detected toxoplasmosis exposure in West Bay feral cats, urging hygiene and food-safety precautions while noting general risk remains low. Hospitality Training: Dart selected 16 young Caymanians for its four-month paid Dart Hospitality Training Programme starting with rotational skills across key hotel functions. Corporate Real Estate: Maples Group signed for a long-term Cayman headquarters at 90 Nexus Way, Camana Bay, consolidating teams in a major commercial move. Shipping Biosecurity: A northern curly-tailed lizard was captured after hitching a ride via a shipping container, highlighting ongoing border vigilance. Tourism Culture: A local music win is making waves regionally as Week.day’s Aidonia collaboration climbs charts, including #1 in Cayman.

DENR & Biosecurity: A Customs Officer tip led DENR to capture a northern curly-tailed lizard (Leiocephalus carinatus) in a shipping-agent parking lot, likely a stowaway from a Florida container—raising the stakes for border vigilance to protect local skinks. Public Health: Health officials issued a precautionary advisory after toxoplasmosis was detected in feral cats trapped and tested in West Bay, urging hygiene and food-safety steps while noting the overall risk to the public remains low. Water Infrastructure: Water Authority–Cayman has drilled three pilot wells for planned reverse-osmosis plants on Cayman Brac (Bluff) and Little Cayman, with lab analysis underway to guide the final designs later this year. Workforce Development: The National Workforce Development Committee is inviting employers to take part in a Caymanian Employment Survey to map hiring barriers, training gaps, and retention challenges—feeding into a national workforce strategy. Captive Insurance: Registration for the 2026 Cayman Captive Forum opened with sustained demand, with 50% of delegate passes sold on day one for the Dec 1–3 event at The Ritz-Carlton. Hospitality Careers: Dart selected 16 young Caymanians for its four-month paid Dart Hospitality Training Programme, aiming to build real on-the-job skills for the tourism sector. Governance & FOI: The Cayman Islands ombudsman must rehear a Freedom of Information appeal over two CUC reports on solar costs and capacity after the Grand Court found procedural fairness issues. Mosquito Control: MRCU reports aerial and ground larviciding reduced a recent Grand Cayman emergence, though weather has delayed some planned aircraft treatments.

Environment & Biosecurity: DENR says a northern curly-tailed lizard (likely a stowaway from a Florida shipping container) was captured after a Customs Officer report, warning that the species could threaten local endemic skinks if it establishes. Public Health: Health officials issued a precautionary advisory after toxoplasmosis exposure was detected in feral cats trapped and tested in West Bay, urging hygiene and food-safety steps while noting the overall risk to the public remains low. Water Infrastructure: Water Authority–Cayman has completed pilot well drilling for planned reverse osmosis plants on Cayman Brac (Bluff) and Little Cayman, with lab analysis underway and results expected later this year. Industry & Finance (Cayman): Registration for the 2026 Cayman Captive Forum opens with sustained demand—50% of delegate passes sold on day one—set for Dec 1–3 at The Ritz-Carlton. Workforce Development: The National Workforce Development Committee is inviting employers to take part in a Caymanian Employment Survey to shape a National Workforce Development Strategy. Mosquito Control: MRCU reports aerial and ground-based efforts have reduced the size and duration of the rainy-season emergence, though weather has delayed some planned aircraft treatments.

Cayman Captive Forum 2026: Registration for the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman event (Dec 1–3) is open and already showing strong pull, with 50% of delegate passes sold on day one—another sign of Cayman’s continued weight in the captive insurance market. Water Infrastructure: The Water Authority-Cayman has drilled pilot wells for planned reverse osmosis plants on Cayman Brac (Bluff) and Little Cayman, with lab analysis underway and final reports expected later this year. Marine & Environment: A UK trip by Cayman’s Environment and Sustainability Minister focused on waste reduction, recycling and circular economy approaches, including the Blue Belt Programme for ocean conservation. Local Business & Real Estate: Maples Group has signed a long-term deal for a new Cayman headquarters at Camana Bay, consolidating teams into a purpose-built site. Workforce Development: The National Workforce Development Committee is inviting employers to take part in a Caymanian Employment Survey to shape a national workforce strategy. Agriculture: The Department of Agriculture is responding to spiral whitefly infestations across Grand Cayman, advising monitoring, quarantine and targeted treatments. Public Health: Health officials detected toxoplasmosis exposure in feral cats in West Bay, urging hygiene and food-safety precautions while noting the overall risk remains low.

Water Infrastructure: The Water Authority-Cayman has completed pilot well drilling for future reverse osmosis plants on Cayman Brac (Bluff) and Little Cayman, with core samples now in lab analysis and final geological reporting expected later this year. Insurance & Finance: Registration for the 2026 Cayman Captive Forum opened with sustained demand, with 50% of delegate passes sold on day one for the Dec 1–3 event at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. Real Estate & Professional Services: Maples Group signed a long-term deal to establish its new Cayman headquarters at 90 Nexus Way, Camana Bay, consolidating teams under one roof in a major commercial move. Workforce & Local Talent: The National Workforce Development Committee is launching a Caymanian Employment Survey to understand hiring and retention barriers and shape a national workforce strategy. Public Sector & Governance: Cayman representatives joined the UK Overseas Territories summit in Bermuda, where recruitment—especially for engineers, accountants, compliance professionals and other specialist roles—was a recurring challenge. Hospitality Training: Dart Hospitality selected 16 young Caymanians for its four-month paid Dart Hospitality Training Programme, aimed at building career pathways in tourism and hospitality. Agriculture: The Department of Agriculture is responding to spiral whitefly reports across Grand Cayman, advising residents and farms on monitoring, quarantine, and treatment options. Marine Tourism Compliance: A boat tour employee was fined after handling stingrays outside a Wildlife Interaction Zone, with the Department of Environment urging marine tour staff certification. Sustainability & Waste: Environment and Sustainability Minister Katherine Ebanks-Wilks visited the UK to discuss waste reduction, recycling and circular economy approaches, including the Blue Belt Programme for ocean conservation.

Public Sector Recruitment: Cayman reps joined the UK’s Caribbean Overseas Territories summit in Bermuda, where leaders flagged staffing gaps for engineers, accountants, compliance professionals, lawyers (legislative drafters), teachers and public health nurses. Economic Diversification: Cayman Enterprise City says its cumulative impact since 2012 now tops USD $1.23B, with USD $152.3M annual impact in 2025 and rising local procurement and salary-driven consumption. Waste & Circular Economy: Environment Minister Katherine Ebanks-Wilks visited the UK to compare waste, recycling and circular-economy approaches, including marine conservation and the Blue Belt Programme. Workforce Planning: The National Workforce Development Committee launched the Caymanian Employment Survey to map hiring, training and retention barriers and feed a National Workforce Development Strategy. Mosquito Control: MRCU continues Grand Cayman operations after a rainy-season emergence, using aerial and ground treatments while weather delays some planned aircraft work. Agriculture Biosecurity: The Department of Agriculture is responding to spiral whitefly reports, advising residents and farms on monitoring, quarantine and treatment options. Trade Enforcement: New Trade Marks (Customs and Border Control) Regulations take effect June 17, giving Customs a clearer border notice process to detain suspected infringing goods. Finance & Insurance: AM Best affirmed Everlake Life Group’s ratings; Everlake is ultimately owned by Everlake Holdings (Cayman Islands). Capital Markets: Several Cayman-linked listings and restructurings advanced, including Trident’s planned direct Nasdaq listing via a Cayman share consolidation. Tourism Compliance: A boat captain was fined after stingray handling outside a Wildlife Interaction Zone, with the DoE urging marine tour staff certification. Industry Tech: INLIF announced entry into humanoid robotics; ICCI completed an AI Foundations course delivered at Cayman Enterprise City.

Nasdaq Market Moves: Forefront Tech Holdings Acquisition Corp says its Class A shares and warrants will start separate trading on June 22, with shares and whole warrants moving to new Nasdaq symbols. Cayman Governance & Utilities: The Cayman Islands ombudsman must rehear a Freedom of Information appeal tied to controversial CUC solar cost and capacity reports, after the Grand Court found procedural missteps. Workforce Planning: The National Workforce Development Committee is launching a Caymanian Employment Survey, asking employers to share hiring and retention barriers so a national workforce strategy can be shaped around real labour-market needs. Mosquito Control: The Mosquito Research and Control Unit reports progress reducing Grand Cayman’s mosquito emergence, but says weather has delayed planned aircraft treatments while teams stay on standby. Agriculture & Biosecurity: The Department of Agriculture is responding to spiral whitefly infestations across Grand Cayman, advising residents and farms on monitoring, quarantine, and treatment options. Trade & IP Enforcement: New Trade Marks (Customs and Border Control) Regulations take effect June 17, giving Customs a clearer process to detain suspected counterfeit goods at the border. Energy & Data Centres: ROMA Green Finance says it expects a right of first offer to provide project-level funding for up to 500MW of behind-the-meter Alberta data-centre capacity. Tech & Robotics: INLIF Limited announces a strategic entry into humanoid robotics, aiming to move from validation toward industrial use. AI Skills in Cayman: ICCI celebrates completion of an AI Foundations Certificate Course at Cayman Enterprise City, focused on practical AI use and ethics. Tourism Compliance: A boat captain fined after interacting with stingrays outside a Wildlife Interaction Zone, with the court urging marine tour staff to be DoE certified.

Workforce & Education: The National Workforce Development Committee launched a Caymanian Employment Survey to map hiring, training, and retention barriers, feeding into a National Workforce Development Strategy. Public Health & Environment: The Mosquito Research and Control Unit reported progress reducing Grand Cayman’s mosquito emergence, while weather has delayed some planned aerial treatments. Agriculture: The Department of Agriculture is responding to spiral whitefly infestations across Grand Cayman, advising residents and farms on monitoring and treatment options. Governance & Utilities: The Ombudsman must rehear a Freedom of Information appeal involving CUC solar cost and capacity reports after the Grand Court said the process wasn’t procedurally fair to CUC. Tourism & Marine Rules: A boat tour employee was fined $7,000 for handling stingrays outside a Wildlife Interaction Zone, with the Chief Magistrate urging marine tour staff to be DoE certified. Trade & IP Enforcement: New Trade Marks (Customs and Border Control) Regulations take effect 17 June, giving Customs a clearer process to block suspected counterfeit goods at the border. Business & Finance (Cayman-linked): Trident Digital Tech Holdings says it will consolidate Cayman ordinary shares ahead of a direct Nasdaq listing, while General Catalyst Global Resilience Merger Corp. announced separate trading of shares and warrants from June 22. Tech & Crypto: The SEC is studying an “innovation exemption” that could let crypto platforms trade tokenized U.S. stocks, and Toobit rolled out a Fixed Risk order type for automated position sizing.

Marine & Tourism Regulation: Chief Magistrate Angelyn Hernandez fined SeaLand Adventure Tours staffer Chris Hall CI$7,000 for handling stingrays outside a Wildlife Interaction Zone, and urged marine tour operators to ensure staff are Department of Environment certified. Agriculture & Biosecurity: The Department of Agriculture is responding to spiral whitefly outbreaks across Grand Cayman, advising residents and farms on inspection, quarantine, monitoring, and treatment options to stop spread and sooty mould. Trade & IP Enforcement: New Trade Marks (Customs and Border Control) Regulations take effect 17 June, letting trademark owners request Customs intervention to treat suspected infringing goods as prohibited at the border, with a CI$200 notice fee. Education & Workforce: Education Minister Rolston Anglin completed visits to all government schools, meeting students and staff and reviewing wellbeing and practical skills programmes. Finance & Markets (Cayman-linked): Toobit launched a Futures “Fixed Risk” order type that automates position sizing from a maximum loss limit, while Cayman-domiciled EBC made SpaceX (SPCX) available to trade after its Nasdaq debut. Business & Capital Raising: Cayman-domiciled Biaurum Capital Fund SP launched on CV5 Capital as a global macro fund, and Park Ha Biological Technology closed a US$2.0m registered direct offering.

AI & Skills: The International College of the Cayman Islands (ICCI) has wrapped up its AI Foundations Certificate Course at Cayman Enterprise City, covering machine learning, generative AI, ethics, and practical workplace use. Brand Protection at the Border: New Trade Marks (Customs and Border Control) Regulations take effect 17 June, letting trademark owners request Customs intervention to treat suspected infringing goods as prohibited at the border, with a CI$200 notice fee per trademark. Capital Markets & Cayman Listings: Biaurum Capital Fund SP launched as a Cayman-domiciled hedge fund on the CV5 platform; BitVentures posted unaudited results for the first half of fiscal 2026; and Park Ha Biological Technology closed a $2.0m registered direct offering. Energy & Data Infrastructure: PN Smart Energy officially changed its name from Skycorp Solar; and ROMA Green Finance agreed to invest $15m for a 5% stake in BlueFlare’s behind-the-meter AI/HPC buildout. Local Agriculture Response: The Department of Agriculture continues active action on spiral whitefly infestations, urging monitoring, quarantine of new plants, and approved treatments. Industry & Business Growth: Skyline Builders Group will change its Nasdaq ticker to “KAZR” ahead of a critical minerals combination with Cove Kaz.

Education & Workforce: Education Minister Rolston Anglin has wrapped up visits to all government schools, touring classrooms and facilities and meeting students and teachers to assess public education strengths and gaps. Trade & IP Enforcement: New Trade Marks (Customs and Border Control) Regulations take effect 17 June, letting trademark owners request Customs intervention to block suspected counterfeit imports at the border, with a CI$200 notice fee and possible compensation for detention costs. Finance & Markets: Cayman-domiciled hedge fund Biaurum Capital Fund SP has launched on the CV5 Capital platform, targeting global macro exposure across precious metals, digital assets, and derivatives. Insurance Ecosystem: AIRMIC says it is well placed to evolve into a UK captives association as the PRA consults on a new captive framework for 2027. Agriculture & Biosecurity: The Department of Agriculture is responding to spiral whitefly reports across Grand Cayman, advising residents on monitoring, quarantine, and treatment options for affected farms and properties. Corporate Listings: Park Ha Biological Technology (Cayman exempted company) closed a $2.0m registered direct offering, while SL Bio’s Cayman holding company structure is set to begin Nasdaq trading under SLBT. Energy Costs Watch: A new electricity-price ranking places the Cayman Islands among the world’s higher-cost markets for residential power.

Trade & IP Enforcement: New Trade Marks (Customs and Border Control) Regulations take effect 17 June, letting Cayman’s Customs and Border Control block suspected counterfeit goods at the border on trademark-owner requests, with a CI$200 fee per trademark and possible compensation claims for detention costs. Capital Markets & Corporate Moves: RMG ML Sports Holdings (Cayman exempted SPAC) reports a partial over-allotment option exercise, adding 1.65m units and lifting total gross proceeds to US$216.5m; Park Ha Biological Technology closes a US$2.0m registered direct offering; PN Smart Energy formally changes its name from Skycorp Solar to align with its IPP and “new energy” strategy. Energy & Data Infrastructure: ROMA Green Finance signals a US$15m, non-binding plan to buy 5% of BlueFlare Group Holdings to fund behind-the-meter AI/HPC and micro data-centre buildouts. Workforce Development: The National Workforce Development Committee launches an employer survey to shape a National Workforce Development Strategy focused on hiring, training, and retaining Caymanian talent. Agriculture & Biosecurity: The Department of Agriculture continues its response to spiral whitefly infestations, urging monitoring, quarantine of new plants, and use of approved treatments. Public Health Research: A Caymanian PhD recipient in cell biology returns to the Ministry of Health, with obesity-focused research feeding into local clinical pathways and policy work. Logistics & Industry Growth: UniUni moves closer to a TSX listing via its qualifying acquisition, with more than 1m packages delivered daily and projected 2026 revenue around US$1.1b.

Tourism & Travel: Curaçao is emerging as a top Caribbean pick for families and millennials, with the report noting the Cayman Islands as the only destination outperforming it in that family segment. Agriculture & Biosecurity: The Department of Agriculture is urging residents to tackle spiral whitefly on Grand Cayman with monitoring, quarantine of new plants, and approved treatments. Workforce Development: The National Workforce Development Committee is launching an employer survey to shape a National Workforce Development Strategy focused on hiring, training, and retaining Caymanian talent. Energy Costs: A new electricity-price ranking places the Cayman Islands among the world’s higher-cost markets for residential power, highlighting how policy and infrastructure drive bills. Public Health: Cayman’s Dust Alert has been lifted after air quality readings stayed in the Good to Moderate range, with guidance still aimed at vulnerable groups. Business & Finance: Cayman Finance expands its team with new hires and promotions, while PwC Cayman spotlights AI-driven innovation at ReConnect 2026. Logistics & Markets: UniUni’s move toward a TSX listing advances the broader last-mile delivery push. Corporate Moves: Park Ha Biological Technology and SL BIO both report Cayman-linked capital-market updates, including offerings and a Nasdaq listing change. Aviation: Cayman Airways is nominated for World Travel Awards 2026, with voting open to the public.

Public Health & Environment: The Department of Agriculture is urging residents to monitor and manage spiral whitefly infestations on Grand Cayman, with guidance on inspection, quarantine, sticky traps, and approved treatments. Waste & Infrastructure: A Cayman landfill tour highlights how the solid waste system works in practice, including what is and isn’t going to landfill. Energy Costs: A new global ranking puts Cayman Islands among the world’s higher residential electricity prices, underscoring the pressure on households and businesses. Workforce Development: The National Workforce Development Committee is launching an employer survey to shape a National Workforce Development Strategy focused on hiring, training, and retaining Caymanian talent. Tourism & Aviation: Cayman Airways has been nominated for World Travel Awards 2026, with the public asked to vote before 19 June. Finance & Payments: CIBC Caribbean is rolling out Google Wallet support across the Cayman Islands and other regional markets, boosting contactless mobile payments. Industry & Business (Cayman-linked): Cayman holding company SL Science Holding Limited is set to begin trading on Nasdaq as “SLBT” after closing its business combination. Reinsurance & Digital Assets: Oxbridge Re and SurancePlus plan tokenized reinsurance securities tied to Fortex Re exposures, adding new on-chain access to insurance risk. Mosquito Control: MRCU reports ongoing mosquito control efforts, with weather disrupting some aerial operations.