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Repatriation of Cuban Migrants and Arrival of New Group
The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) repatriated nine (9) migrants to the Republic of Cuba on Friday, 13 February 2026.
FRC Marks Honouring Women Month with Give to Gain
From the suffragettes of the 1950s to today’s changemakers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), politics, business, healthcare, and community leadership, the Cayman Islands has cultivated a proud lineage of women who have broken barriers in male-dominated spaces and paved the way for generations to come.
Fake Email Impersonating Deputy Governor Franz Manderson
The public is advised to be aware of a fraudulent email circulating in which an unknown user is impersonating Deputy Governor, Honourable Franz Manderson to solicit personal information
Premier Updates the Public on Cannabis Decriminalisation, Lottery Referendum
Having nearly completed its review into cannabis decriminalisation and establishing a national lottery, the Law Reform Commission will next develop a public consultation paper.
Litter (Amendment) Bill, 2026 Opens for Consultation
The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability has announced that the Litter (Amendment) Bill, 2026, officially gazetted on Thursday, 5 February 2026, is now open for a 28-day public consultation.
Premier Leads Cayman Delegation to FATF Plenary in Mexico
The Plenary, which will be held in Mexico City from 10–14 February 2026, will provide important insights into emerging risks, evolving international standards, and lessons learned by jurisdictions currently undergoing mutual evaluations.
Government Preparedness Response to Regional Migration Developments
Following the recent arrival of ten (10) Cuban nationals in Little Cayman on 1 February, the Government of the Cayman Islands confirms that there are currently twenty-six (26) Cuban migrants on island.
PLAHI Opens Market Opportunity for New Submarine Cable Infrastructure
The Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure (PLAHI) today announced the launch of a Notice of Opportunity (NOO) for the Cayman Islands Submarine Cable Modernisation Project, a critical initiative aimed at strengthening the resilience, capacity and long-term security of the country’s international telecommunications infrastructure.
Government Streamlines Tokenised Funds Legislation
In an effort to provide regulatory clarity for funds professionals and investors, the Cayman Islands Government has published three legislative bills to confirm a framework for tokenised investment fund structures in Cayman
Two Cuban Migrants Escape from Detention Facility
The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) confirms that two (2) male Cuban migrants escaped from the Immigration Detention Centre at Fairbanks on Saturday, 7 February 2026
