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Cayman Economy Remains Strong: Growth up 2.4% in Q1 2026
Government Seeks CI$236 Million Loan Facility for Approved Capital Programme
The Cayman Islands Government has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a CI$236 million loan facility to support the capital investment programme approved by Parliament for the 2026–2027 Budget period.
The 2026 Occupational Wage Survey Commenced on October 8

Finance Committee Approves CI$44.9 Million for Healthcare and Community Support
CI$44,945,598 in supplementary appropriations for the 2026 financial year, with most of the additional funding directed to healthcare, financial assistance, and ex-gratia benefits for seafarers and veterans.
Robert Tatum Promoted to Director of Central Procurement Office
Fall 2026 Labour Force Survey and Quality of Life Survey Underway
Fieldwork for the Fall Labour Force Survey (LFS) and Quality of Life Survey (QLS) conducted by the Economics and Statistics Office (ESO) began on Sunday, 27 September 2026.
Government Extends Fuel Relief Programme Through December 2026
Cabinet has approved a further CI$3.0 million in supplementary funding for the Electricity Assistance Programme which caps electricity fuel charges at $0.18 per kilowatt hour for nearly 95% of households across all three islands.

Ministers Review Digital Resilience Priorities After Global Telecoms Forum
CIG Corrects Recent Media Report on Supplementary Appropriations & Surplus
The Government wishes to correct the suggestion in a recent media report that more than half of the CI$252.3 million mid-year surplus has already been spent
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