The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability (MHES) and the Department of Health Regulatory Services (DHRS) are actively reviewing a proposed increase to Standard Health Insurance Contract (SHIC) premiums that could affect more than 12,000 residents across the Cayman Islands.
The Parliament of the Cayman Islands will officially commence the 2026-2027 Session with the State Opening of Parliament on Friday, 19th June 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the House of Parliament.
The main opposition People’s Progressive Movement (PPM/Progressives) has declined an invitation from the ruling NCFC(National Coalition For Caymanians) government to participate in a policy summit focused on resolving ongoing issues between the CPA(Central Planning Authority) and the NCC(National Co
The Parliament of the Cayman Islands successfully hosted the 5th Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference (COTSC) from 26th to 29th May 2026.
Strengthening regulatory and regional ties while cultivating international business relationships were key outcomes of recent official visits to Trinidad and New York by the Premier and Minister for Financial Services and Commerce, the Hon. André Ebanks.
Following the Government’s decision on 13 May 2026 to remove import duty on all gasoline and diesel as part of its larger efforts to provide vital cost-of-living relief to Caymanian families, the fuel duty waiver will come into effect from Monday, 1 June 2026.
Premier and Minister for Financial Services and Commerce, the Hon. André Ebanks MP will travel to Trinidad and New York this week to support ongoing Cayman Islands engagements with international regulatory partners and global financial services stakeholders.
The Opposition welcomes the positive initiatives noted in the Government’s first-year anniversary report, including expanded early childhood education support, energy relief measures, and continued fiscal stability.
The Honourable Nickolas DaCosta, Minister for District Administration and Home Affairs, will travel to Nassau, The Bahamas, to attend the 28th Caribbean Postal Union Conference and the 21st Council of Ministers for Postal Affairs, taking place from 25–29 May 2026.
The Cayman Islands Government on Tuesday, 19 May expressed its condolences on the passing of the James Ryan, former Chief Secretary of the Cayman Islands.