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British Airways Flight to Cayman Held in Bahamas
The Cayman Islands Government is aware of reports concerning a British Airways flight from London, currently held in the Bahamas following suspicions of a serious public health concern on board. The Government wants to assure the public that the Cayman Islands faces no immediate risk at this time.
Update re British Airways Flight to Cayman Held in Bahamas
The Cayman Islands Government can confirm that this evening’s scheduled service from Nassau to Grand Cayman has been cancelled. All passengers bound for the Cayman Islands aboard the British Airways flight from London have been released having been screened by Bahamian authorities.
Minister DaCosta to Advance Regional Postal Resilience
Minister for District Administration and Home Affairs, Hon. Nickolas DaCosta, will attend the 28th Caribbean Postal Union Conference and the 21st Council of Ministers for Postal Affairs, taking place from 25–29 May 2026 under the theme “Leading for Resilience - Transforming Caribbean Post for a Connected Future.”

Final Week: Bulk Waste Collection Moves to Eastern Districts & Sister Islands
The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) is urging North Side and East End residents, as well as those living in Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, to get their bulk waste ready for collection as its solid waste team moves to their communities

Government Tests New Resilience Index Tool
A new online platform designed to strengthen climate resilience planning and support evidence-based decision-making

MHES Boosts Screening & Surveillance at Cayman Ports of Entry
Monitoring the recent declaration by the World Health Organization (WHO) of an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)

NCFC Marks One Year in Office with Landmark Reforms and Clear Path Forward
NCFC released its one-year report, providing a comprehensive account of its first year in office including its legislative actions, strategic policy achievements and community investments delivered across all three Islands.
CIG Mourns Passing of Former Chief Secretary James Ryan
The Cayman Islands Government today (Tuesday, 19 May) expressed its condolences on the passing of James Ryan, former Chief Secretary of the Cayman Islands.

Public Schools to Benefit from New Education Ambassador Programme
The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has partnered with the Miss Cayman Islands Organisation to launch an Education Ambassador Programme
Statement from Premier Andre Ebanks on Intl. Day for Women in Maritime 2026
I am honoured, on behalf of the Government and people of the Cayman Islands, to extend heartfelt appreciation and recognition to the remarkable women who have shaped, strengthened and advanced our maritime community