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Staff of the Central Procurement Office (CPO) returned to Cayman last month with a wealth of information on international best practice in public procurement following attendance at the XIX Annual Conference of the Inter-American Network of Government Procurement (INGP) from 28-30 October in Barranquilla, Colombia.

Enhancements to corporate legislation aimed at maintaining continued business growth and bolstering the Cayman Islands’ position as a global financial services centre of excellence and innovation will take effect on 1 January 2026,

Hon. Nickolas DaCosta, together with senior officials from the Ministry of District Administration & Home Affairs, participated in a comprehensive facilities tour of the Cayman Islands Postal Service.

The new Regulations give practical effect to the Trade Marks Act (2016 Revision) by establishing clear and consistent procedures for trademark proprietors and licensees to formally notify CBC of suspected infringing goods entering the Islands.

The National Road Safety Committee (NRSC) has launched a national public education campaign to ensure riders of e-bikes, scooters and similar personal transport devices clearly understand the existing legal requirements

On 28 November, Minister for Finance & Economic Development Hon. Rolston Anglin met with representatives of the United Kingdom’s Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) while in London during the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) meetings.

The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability (MHES) and the Public Health Department (PHD) are updating the November Public Health Travel Advisory following reports of increased incidence of arboviral infections.

Hon. André M. Ebanks MP and is moving forward with a proposal to provide grants of up to CI$5,000.00 to first-time Caymanian homebuyers, to assist with closing costs and related expenses.

Cabinet has approved a modernised remuneration structure for the Health Services Authority (HSA) Board of Directors, replacing the previous per-meeting payment model with fixed monthly stipends.

These moments with friends, families, and colleagues, celebrating the close of another year, should end with laughter and warmth – not in regret.