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Temporary Suspension of Poultry Movement Inter-Island
The Department of Agriculture in the Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure has announced the temporary suspension of all inter-island movement of live avian species (including poultry)
Containment Efforts Continue After Avian Flu Detection
Government teams continued coordinated containment and monitoring activities today, Sunday 30 November, following the confirmed detection of H5N1 Avian Influenza in a limited number of birds at a farm in West Bay.
Multi-Agency Response Follows Avian Flu Detection
Multiple government agencies have been focused on containment and risk mitigation today, Saturday 29 November, following the detection of the H5N1 Avian Flu on Grand Cayman.
Port Authority of the Cayman Islands Receives New Purpose-Built Maritime Cargo Crane
The Port Authority has purchased a Konecranes Gottwald harbour crane, shipped to the Cayman Islands from the Port of Antwerp in Belgium.
Avian Flu Detection on Farm in Grand Cayman
The Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure and Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability have confirmed the detection of H5 avian flu in animals on a farm in Grand Cayman and are taking immediate coordinated action to address the situation.
H5 Avian Flu Confirmed at West Bay Farm
The Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure and Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability have confirmed a case of H5 avian flu in a single bird at a farm located on Cemetery Road in West Bay, Grand Cayman.

Mosquito control operations stepped up in Little Cayman
In response to the increased need for mosquito control, teams will now travel to Little Cayman each Friday to carry out enhanced treatments and respond to service requests.
Regulations Now Published on CARF and CRS
Regulations to implement two international tax reporting frameworks in the Cayman Islands, the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) and amendments to the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), were published yesterday, Thursday, 27 November...
Treasury Department closing early on 5 December
The Treasury Department and the Treasury Cashier Counter will be closed at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, 5 December 2025 to facilitate a Staff function.
UK & OTs’ Joint Communiqué Outlines JMC Conclusions
The United Kingdom and Overseas Territories (OTs) today issued a communiqué on the conclusions of the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC), held 24-28 November, having based their discussions on the five principles that guide their relationship.