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Ministry Releases Promotional Video Ahead of Pirates Week Festival
27 July 2026 | Press Release

The Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture and Heritage has released the official promotional video ahead of the 49th staging of the Pirates Week Festival, which will be held under the theme "Spirits, Gold and Glory".

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PUBLIC ADVISORY- CBC Systems Restored and Fully Operational
25 July 2026 | Press Release
The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) is pleased to advise that the Customs Online System (COLS) and the Customs Information Management System (CIMS) are now fully operational.
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Acting Premier Offers Condolences to People of Guyana
24 July 2026 | Press Release
Acting Premier and Minister for Tourism and Trade Development Honourable Gary Rutty has expressed condolences to the government and people of Guyana following the recent capsizing of the MV Barima, which was carrying 116 passengers and a 17-member crew
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Visitor Sentenced to 18 Weeks’ Imprisonment Following CBC Fraud Investigation
23 July 2026 | Press Release

A 32-year-old visitor was sentenced to 18 weeks’ imprisonment on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, after pleading guilty to the charge of Possession of Articles for Use to Defraud. 

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RAF A400M Visits Cayman Islands to Strengthen Defence and Resilience Partnerships
22 July 2026 | Press Release

Members of 30 Squadron from the Royal Air Force Air Transport Wing are visiting the Cayman Islands this week as part of the UK's ongoing defence engagement in the Caribbean, aimed at strengthening regional partnerships and enhancing disaster preparedness and resilience

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Cayman Islands Attends IOPC Annual Academy Meeting
21 July 2026 | Press Release
The Cayman Islands joined 15 Member States at the International Oil Pollution Compensation (IOPC) Funds Annual Academy for training of delegates and government officials responsible for oil reporting and oil spill preparedness and response.
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Official Funeral for National Hero Francine Jackson
21 July 2026 | Press Release

On Friday, 17 July, the Official Funeral for the late National Hero Honourable Francine Jackson took place at the Wesleyan Holiness Church in West Bay, Grand Cayman. The service brought together government officials, Members of Parliament, family, friends and the public to honour

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A group of Old George bromeliads in the Ironwood Forest, near a wetland.
Cabinet Approves Plan for the Ironwood Forest, Linford Pierson Highway
20 July 2026 | Press Release

Cabinet has approved a landmark plan to protect the Ironwood Forest while advancing the Linford Pierson Highway extension. The decision balances environmental conservation and infrastructure development, preserving a rare ecosystem while improving transport links in George Town

 

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Lying-in-State for National Hero Francine Jackson
16 July 2026 | Press Release

The Lying-in-State for National Hero Honourable Francine Jackson was held yesterday (Wednesday, 15 July) at the House of Parliament, George Town. Several government officials, Members of Parliament, family and the public came out to honour her life

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Health Officials Advise Public on Cyclosporiasis Following Reports of Increased Cases in the US
16 July 2026 | Press Release

The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability (MHES) and the Public Health Department (PHD) are aware of reports of an increase in cases of cyclosporiasis in the United States (US) and wish to reassure the public that one confirmed case has been identified in the Cayman Islands

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