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Minister Jay Ebanks sets out Caribbean priorities for resilient economies and stronger enterprise at CHOGM 2026 Business Forum.

Responding to Her Excellency the Governor’s statement, the Premier the Hon. André Ebanks welcomed the finding that his actions in connection with the purchase of the Kiddiewinks preschool did not breach the Ministerial Code of Conduct or the Standards in Public Life Act.

Following Premier André Ebanks’ statement and the public interest in the acquisition of Kiddiewinks preschool, I wish to announce the outcome of the process which has been under way.

CBC is introducing a month-long amnesty from 1 November to 30 November 2026 to provide persons who have overstayed their lawful permission to remain in the Cayman Islands with an opportunity to depart voluntarily without prosecution solely for the offence of overstaying.

MFED welcomes the positive results contained in the Office of the Auditor General’s (OAG) 2025 General Report, particularly the achievement of unqualified (clean) audit opinions for all 17 Ministries, Portfolios and Offices (MPOs) whose audits were were completed as at 10 September 2026.

The RCIPS is investigating several reports of an ongoing vishing (voice phishing) scam.

A Cayman Islands Government delegation will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026 in Antigua and Barbuda from 1–4 November, including the Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) from 2–4 November.

The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) advises licence holders that delays are currently being experienced in the processing of Trade and Business Licence (TBL) renewal applications.