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The screening for Grand Cayman will take place on Saturday, 14 February at Pedro St. James at 7:00PM. For Cayman Brac, the screening will take place on Sunday, 15 February at the Aston Rutty Centre at 4:00PM.

The late Benson Obadiah Ebanks, OBE, was posthumously announced as a new national hero at the National Heroes Day ceremony on Monday, 26 January at Heroes Square, George Town. 

Several Caymanians whose vision, dedication and leadership have shaped the physical development and growth of the Cayman Islands will receive national recognition awards at the National Heroes Day ceremony, to be held on Monday, 26 January, 8:30 a.m. at Heroes Square, George Town in Grand Cayman.

A seasoned golfer, chess champion, top swimmer, football stars, academic achievers, talented musicians and dancers comprised the latest 15 Hounourees of the Proud of Them Youth Awards Programme. The annual Proud of Them Gala celebrated their contributions on Wednesday, 19 November, under the theme “Inspiration in Action.” For 13 years, the programme has recognised youth achievements across the awarding categories of: community service, business, academics, career, sports and culture.

CICBD is pleased to announce a partnership with the MYSCH to host this year's Small Business Holiday Market.

On Saturday, 15 November, the highly anticipated Pirates Week Drone Show was postponed due to interference with the drone signal. Out of an abundance of caution, the decision was made to rescheduled the show for Tuesday, 18 November.

The National Recognition Awards Committee has extended the nomination period for the 2026 National Recognition Awards, originally known as the National Heroes Day Awards. The new deadline is Friday, 31 October 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

There was overwhelming community support and attendance at the official launch of the Cayman Islands Seafarers Registry, an online portal dedicated to preserving the stories and memorabilia of seafarers and their families.

Nominations for the 2026 National Recognition Awards will open on Monday, 1 September 2025 and close on Wednesday, 15 October 2025. The nomination period will be open for six-weeks