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Cayman: SCHEDULED PAVING WORKS on South Church Street Sat & Sun Nov 23 & 24

From National Roads Authority The National Roads Authority (NRA) wishes to inform the public of scheduled road works takingplace this weekend; Saturday November 23rd and Sunday November 24th on South ChurchStreet, between Eden Rock and Melmac Avenue, which will be…

Deputy Premier Bryan urges a balanced approach to economic growth

Chamber President, Joanne Lawson During his Keynote Address at the Chamber of Commerce’s Parliamentary Luncheon,Deputy Premier Kenneth Bryan called for a balanced approach to sustainability, which tookevery aspect, including a nation’s economy, into account. Bryan assured attendees that,despite recent political…

22 Nov Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report

Fri 22 Nov Weather TROPICAL REPORT ATLANTIC Tropical Weather Outlook Atlantic – Caribbean Sea – Gulf of Mexico TROPICAL REPORTATLANTIC Tropical Weather OutlookAtlantic – Caribbean Sea – Gulf of Mexico Tropical Weather Outlook (en Español*) 800 AM EDT Fri 22 Nov 20241205…

The Global Credit Union Podcast: Episode 43 -How Grassroots and Global Advocacy Stopped a Burdensome Regulation in the Cayman Islands

When the Cayman Islands’ Ministry of Finance in August proposed a new $200,000 annual registration fee for the country’s only credit union, Cayman Islands Civil Service Association (CICSA) Credit Union Ltd. CEO Patricia Estwick immediately mobilized employees, board directors and members,…

Cayman Residents Urged to Stay Vigilant Against Vector Borne Diseases (Oropouche and Dengue)

Travelers returning from the Caribbean, South and Central America, including Panama and Cuba, should monitor for symptoms and seek medical advice promptly if they develop fever, rash, or other signs of illness GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (21 Nov. 2024) –…

Response to OAG Report – Government’s Approach to Sustainable Economic Development

The Cayman Islands Government acknowledges the Office of the Auditor General’s latest report, ‘Government’s Approach to Sustainable Economic Development’, which can be viewed at www.auditorgeneral.gov.ky. The report assesses government’s strategic direction for sustainable economic development, including its effectiveness at diversifying the…

21 Nov Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report

Thu 21 Nov Weather TROPICAL REPORT ATLANTIC Tropical Weather Outlook Atlantic – Caribbean Sea – Gulf of Mexico TROPICAL REPORTATLANTIC Tropical Weather OutlookAtlantic – Caribbean Sea – Gulf of Mexico Tropical Weather Outlook (en Español*) 800 AM EDT Thu 21 Nov 20241205…

Inaugural Quality of Life scored Cayman Islands Satisfaction at 82.2

The Quality of Life Survey Report Spring 2024 shows a quality of life score of 82.2% based on six dimensions: health, employment and job quality, material living conditions, economic and physical safety, leisure and social activities, and activities and natural…

Cayman: Merchandise imports grew for the second quarter of 2024 

The total value of the merchandise imports grew for the second quarter of 2024. Goods imported for the quarter stood at $404.86 million, an increase of 7.4 percent.  This growth reflected higher imports of petroleum and petroleum-related products by 11.4…

ESO Press Release: Tourism-related services contributed to the 3.6% growth in the Caymans’ economy for the first quarter of 2024

Economic activity in the Cayman Islands, as measured by the gross domestic product (GDP) in real terms, is estimated to have increased by 3.6% in the first three months of 2024.  Indicators suggest that the growth in economic activity was…