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Cabinet Approves Increased Duty Allowances for Returning Residents
Cayman Islands families will keep more money in their pockets this summer and beyond, as the NCFC Government delivers meaningful cost-of-living relief through higher duty-free allowances for returning residents.
Public Comments: Cannabis Reform
The Law Reform Commission invites stakeholders and members of the general public to comment on the issues identified in the Discussion Paper titled “Cannabis Reform: Options for a Harm Minimisation Framework” and, in particular, to submit their views on the consultation questions presented

Lauren Knight Announced as new Chief Officer of the Portfolio of the Civil Service
Acting Deputy Governor Gloria McField-Nixon today, Wednesday 1 July 2026, announced the appointment of Lauren Knight as Chief Officer of the Portfolio of the Civil Service (PoCS), succeeding her in the role

Radio Cayman Building Renamed the Loxley Banks Broadcasting Centre
The renaming honours former Director of Broadcasting Loxley Banks, whose vision, leadership and 60 years of contribution helped shape the station into one of the Islands’ most trusted public institutions

Late James Ryan Honoured at Official Funeral
The Official Funeral for former Chief Secretary James Ryan was held on Saturday, 27 June at the Aston Rutty Civic Centre in Cayman Brac

Appointment of Marlon Bodden as Director of Customs and Border Control Service
MDAHA is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Marlon Bodden as Director of the Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC), effective 1 July 2026, following a competitive and open recruitment process

May Stayover Visitation Sets the Pace for the Remainder of 2026
The Cayman Islands continued its upward trend in stayover visitation welcoming 40,015 stayover visitors in May 2026, an increase of 16.5% year-over-year and the second highest May on record

MRCU Staff Complete Training to Support Safe and Effective Mosquito Control
Unit (MRCU) recently participated in the department's annual safety and professional development workshop, strengthening their knowledge of industry best practices and reinforcing MRCU's commitment to continuous learning, workplace safety and operational excellence
DLP Announces 5.2% Increase in Annual RSA Payments
The maximum RSA pay-out will increase by 5.2%, from $15,400 to $16,200 per year. This is equal to $1,350 per month

Community partnership delivers life-saving AED to Parliament
Once installed, the device will be registered with Lifeline as part of the national network of publicly accessible AEDs. Training in CPR, AED use and basic first aid will also be provided for parliamentary staff and any Members of Parliament who wish to participate