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Letter regarding banking fees and cost of living concerns

Three weeks ago, on July 12th, 2023, I wrote to Premier Panton regarding several concerns to do with the cost-of-living crisis that continues to challenge many Caymanians. This letter is attached.

07 Aug, 2023

GOVERNMENT INCREASES STIPENDS

Older persons and adults living with permanent disabilities who receive financial assistance from the Cayman Islands Government, will see their monthly stipends from the Needs Assessment Unit (NAU) increase by more than 30% immediately

07 Aug, 2023

The Gap Confronting Most Persons who are Caymanian by Entitlement

A longstanding issue is the simple question of “who is a Caymanian?” With many different options and processes for achieving (and maintaining) Caymanian status, widespread confusion has caused whole aspects of the Immigration (Transition) Act (and other laws in the Cayman Islands) to be almost incap

03 Aug, 2023 1 Comments

Travelife Partner sustainability award for Cayman Turtle Conservation and Education Centre

The Travelife Partner award was received today by Cayman Turtle Conservation and Education Centre (CTCEC), Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.

03 Aug, 2023

Banks to Delay Interest Rate Increases

In light of the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) increasing the “prime” or “base” interest rate for borrowing by 0.25% on Wednesday, 26 July, I am pleased that the retail banks operating in the Cayman Islands will stand by their commitment to implement a 30-day notice period

02 Aug, 2023 1 Comments

GOVERNOR ISSUES PROCLAMATION TO PROROGUE PARLIAMENT

Her Excellency, Governor Jane Owen, issued her first proclamation as Governor on Monday, 31st July, to prorogue the 2022-2023 Session of Parliament.

01 Aug, 2023

PPM ACCUSES MIN. BRYAN OF SPINNING TOURISM FIGURES

The opposition People’s Progressive Movement (PPM) has challenged assertions by Hon. Minister for Tourism and Ports Kenneth Bryan, over the extent of Cayman’s post-pandemic tourism’s tourism industry recovery to date.

31 Jul, 2023 1 Comments

Cayman Islands National Robotics Team heads to Singapore

The Cayman Islands National Robotic Team is joining teams from 190 countries at the 2023 FIRST Global Challenge, in Singapore, October 7-10. There they will reimagine the future of energy and the ways in which we power our planet.

31 Jul, 2023

GOVERNOR JANE OWEN VISITS CAYMAN ISLANDS RED CROSS SHELTER AND COMMENDS DISASTER PREPAREDNESS EFFORTS

Her Excellency the Governor, Mrs. Jane Owen, who serves as the Patron of the Cayman Islands Red Cross (CIRC), paid a visit to the Red Cross Shelter to personally meet with the dedicated staff and volunteers.

31 Jul, 2023

Coast Guard Officer Completes CMA Course

Petty Officer Dwight Hunter of the Cayman Islands Coast Guard has been commended for successfully completing his Warrant Officer Qualification course earlier this month in Kingston at the Caribbean Military Academy, the academic institutional arm of the Jamaica Defence Force.

31 Jul, 2023
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