Policy
Bryan makes appeal for Scranton Park project
(CNS): When parliament meets on 25 June, Deputy Opposition Leader Kenneth Bryan plans to ask the new government several questions, including whether or not it plans to cut any of the capital projects that were started under the last administration, in particular, the Scranton Central Park, which he spearheaded.
BSP board cracks down on bosses’ obligations
(CNS): The Business Staffing Plan (BSP) Board has adopted a zero-tolerance stance on non-compliance and will not approve work permit applications from employers that fail to meet their obligations. A government press release stated that employers must adhere to the conditions of their plan, as it is a mandatory requirement, and they must submit their […]
Temp permit applications now need medicals
(CNS): Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) has said that from 1 July, it will require the submission of a Medical Declaration Cover Letter for all Temporary Work Permit applications. The medicals must be completed by practitioners fully registered as a medical doctor from the Cayman Islands, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada.
Deficit forecast is very real, warns premier
(CNS): The huge surplus reported in the government’s unaudited accounts for the first three months of the year does not mean that the public finances are out of the woods. The pre-election review, which predicted a deficit at the end of this year of more than $26 million, is accurate, and Premier André Ebanks said […]
Airport projects may be shelved as NCFC shapes policy
(CNS): As the public consultation period on redevelopment projects at the three airports draws to a close, government officials have said the various proposals are all under review. The Cayman Islands Airports Authority is currently consulting on the draft Terms of Reference (ToRs) for environmental impact assessments (EIAs) on the controversial projects, which the premier […]
Sustainability minister outlines work but mum on dump
(CNS): Minister Katherine Ebanks-Wilks, who has taken on health and sustainability, has outlined some of the work that has started to deliver on national priorities and to enhance the well-being of Caymanians and the Islands. The new ministry combines health, environment and sustainability into a single portfolio to enhance public health, access to care, the […]
CIG may extend rollover for all expats
(CNS): Having announced that the rollover (term limit) policy will now apply to civil servants, the Cayman Islands Government is set to extend the two-year term-limit break to all expatriate workers. While some form of rollover for expats has been applied in the private sector for more than 20 years, it will be introduced into […]
Caymanian civil servant’s urgent call to rethink policy
Cayman Anon writes: As a Caymanian and a senior member of the civil service, I write with deep concern regarding the government’s recently approved term limits policy for expatriate civil servants, set to take effect in 2026. While the policy’s intention to prioritise Caymanians in public service is understandable, its implementation risks undermining the very […]
EIA TORs released for damaging airport projects
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA) is inviting the public to take part in the consultation process for three of its proposed major projects outlined in the 2041 Airports Master Plan. Terms of reference for the EIAs were published last week and are now available for people to read, consider and submit their thoughts. […]
Missing referendum law paves way for misinformation
(CNS): As the opposing campaigns for the referendum on whether or not the government should construct cruise berthing facilities heat up, CPR Cayman activists, who are advocating for a ‘no’ vote, say that signs being used by ACT, the group campaigning for a ‘yes’, are misleading the public about the question voters are being asked.
PACT/UPM gave CI$12+ million waivers to hotel projects
(CNS): The development concession giveaways continued over the last administration, despite the opportunities the PACT and UPM coalition governments had to address a major concern for voters at the last election. More than CI$12 million in duty waivers was given away to three Seven Mile Beach luxury hotel and condo projects, even though they offered […]
