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Statement from Premier Ebanks on Kiddiewinks Purchase

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.
Parliament Passes Tobacco and Health Practice Amendment Bills
Cayman Hosts CFATF's 18th Council of Ministers Meeting
The Cayman Islands hosted the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF)'s 18th Council of Ministers Meeting, welcoming ministers, attorneys general, senior officials and representatives from across the region for two days of discussion on the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism.

Summary of Parliamentary Proceedings: 30 September 2026
The Second Meeting of the 2026-2027 Session of Parliament commenced on Wednesday, 30 September 2026. Deputy Governor swearing in, 14 reports and Government discussing issues affecting communities across the Cayman Islands were among the highlights of Parliament’s latest Sitting. Members tackled proposed changes to housing, healthcare, education and infrastructure, and received news on the Fuel Relief Programme.

Hector Robinson to Chair START, Oversee Cayman Forward Planning and Environmental Reforms
In June, Cayman Forward brought together representatives from across private, public and civic sectors to establish a more collaborative and effective approach to development and environmental management in the Cayman Islands.
Government Moves to Modernise Whistleblower Protections
Premier and Minister for Financial Services and Commerce, the Hon. André M. Ebanks MP will move a Government Motion at the upcoming meeting of Parliament seeking support for work to modernise and bolster the Whistleblower Protection Act, 2015.
Parliament to Consider Government Motion to Establish a Sovereign Wealth Fund
Premier and Minister for Financial Services and Commerce, the Hon. André M. Ebanks MP will move a Government Motion to the upcoming meeting of Parliament asking Members to support, in principle, the establishment of a Cayman Islands Sovereign Wealth Fund.
Premier Provides Update on Impactful Engagement in Ireland & UK
From international relations to business development, as well as medical training, Premier and Minister for Financial Services and Commerce, the Hon. André M. Ebanks MP led a delegation to Ireland and the UK last week, building and reinforcing relationships with public- and private-sector stakeholders to support shared interests.