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No Approved Bus Fare Increase, Directive Issued to Operators
The Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure advises the public that no increase in public bus fares has been approved by the Cabinet of the Cayman Islands.
DoA, CUC Partner to Repurpose Vegetation Material for Agricultural Use
Vegetation material generated during routine powerline maintenance will now be repurposed to support agriculture rather than transported to landfill under a new agreement between the Department of Agriculture (DOA) and Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. (CUC).
National Road Safety Committee Hosts Road Safety Poster Competition Judging
The competition invited students from across Grand Cayman to visually express key road safety messages, highlighting the importance of awareness, responsibility, and the shared use of public roads

Caymanian National Champions Recognised at YYY World Finals
Caymanian national champions have secured international recognition at the 2026 World Finals of the Young Chef, Young Waiter and Young Mixologist (YYY) competition, held in London from 16–19 March.
Lands & Survey Dept. Releases 2025 Residential Property Price Index
The Lands and Survey Department (LSD), under the Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure (MPLAHI), has released the 2025 Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) alongside annual residential transaction statistics

Minister Jay Ebanks Strengthens Cayman’s Licensing Law
Parliament today passed the Traffic (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2026, legislation brought forward by the Hon. Johany “Jay” Ebanks, Minister of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure to strengthen legal clarity within the Traffic Act and ensure the continued integrity of the Cayman Islands’ vehicle licensing framework.

Minister Jay Ebanks Advances Mortgage Transparency Reforms
Hon. Johany “Jay” Ebanks, today brought forward reforms in Parliament to strengthen transparency and fairness in the Cayman Islands’ mortgage system, with Parliament passing the Registered Land (Amendment) Act, 2026.

NRSC Reminder: Enforcement of Micro-mobility Laws Begin 1 March 2026
The National Road Safety Committee (NRSC) reminds the public that enforcement of existing laws governing e-bikes, scooters and similar micro-mobility devices begins on 1 March 2026
57th Annual Agriculture Show Opens Tomorrow
The 57th Annual Cayman Islands Agriculture Show will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, 18 February 2026, continuing one of the longest-standing national traditions.
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