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The Cayman Islands Government today announced a series of significant policy decisions that bolster environmental preservation, community infrastructure, and support long-term economic resilience.

The public is advised that the fire at the George Town Landfill has been formally downgraded from a Major Incident. The emergency is now being managed as a Critical Incident under the operational command of the Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS), with on-scene management continuing to be led by CIFS personnel.

The Cayman Islands Fire Service can confirm that the landfill fire is currently under control. However, challenges with equipment and intermittent smoke cover affecting visibility have slowed extinguishment efforts.

Fire crews remain actively engaged at the George Town Landfill fire and continue to make steady progress. There are currently no visible flames at the top of the landfill mound, with firefighting efforts now focused on identified hot spots.

As of 11:00 p.m. this evening, the Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS) is making steady progress in the containment efforts of the landfill fire, with continued suppression and hot-spot monitoring.

The Cayman Islands Fire Service is responding to a major landfill fire, following a 911 call received at approximately 12:54 p.m. reporting that an area of the landfill is ablaze

The Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS) is actively working on the containment of the fire at the George Town landfill and is extinguishing all small spot fires that may occur. The fire was initially reported in one of the active fill areas facing the Esterly Tibbetts Highway.  

Cabinet has approved amendments to the Customs and Border Control (Visas, Entry and Landing) Regulations (2025 Revision) to enhance border security and improve traveller screening

The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) repatriated eight (8) irregular migrants to the Republic of Cuba on Friday, 20 March 2026