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Minister DaCosta and Senior Leadership Tour CIPS Facilities
Hon. Nickolas DaCosta, together with senior officials from the Ministry of District Administration & Home Affairs, participated in a comprehensive facilities tour of the Cayman Islands Postal Service.
New Regulations to Strengthen Trade Mark Protection
The new Regulations give practical effect to the Trade Marks Act (2016 Revision) by establishing clear and consistent procedures for trademark proprietors and licensees to formally notify CBC of suspected infringing goods entering the Islands.
Expanding the Eyes of the Nation: Brac CCTV Expansion
MDAHA, together with the Department of Public Safety Communications (DPSC), announces that the Cayman Brac phase of the National CCTV Development Project is now fully installed, connected, and live.

Five Individuals Arrested After CBC Intercepts Two Major Drug Importation Attempts
Customs and Border Control recently disrupted two major drug-importation attempts, resulting in the arrest of five individuals and the seizure of significant quantities of illegal narcotics.

Temporary Increase to Duty-Free Allowance
Cabinet has approved an Order under Schedule 2 of the Customs Tariff Act (2023 Revision) authorizing a temporary increase to the duty-free allowance for Cayman residents returning by air during the upcoming holiday season.

Terry-Ann Brown Recognised as Chief Officer’s Choice
The Ministry of District Administration and Home Affairs (MDAHA) has selected Prison Officer (Reception Unit) Terry-Ann Brown of His Majesty’s Cayman Islands Prison Service (HMCIPS) as its Chief Officer’s Choice (COC) awardee for September 2025.

Firefighter Ajani Anderson Named Chief Officer’s Choice
Firefighter Ajani Anderson has been recognised by the Ministry of District Administration and Home Affairs as the July 2025 Chief Officer’s Choice awardee under the Deputy Governor’s Award Programme.
CIPS Improvements to U.S. Mail Processing & Fees
The Cayman Islands Postal Service (CIPS) advises customers of upcoming service enhancements and related fee adjustments following the reinstatement of mail services to the United States earlier this year.
Temporary Office Closure – CBC Cargo Processing
The Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) advises the public that its Cargo Processing Unit, located at 42 Owen Roberts Drive, will close early at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 5 November 2025
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