AGP Executive Report

Water Security & Infrastructure: The Water Authority–Cayman has completed pilot well drilling for future reverse osmosis water works in the Sister Islands, with core samples now in lab analysis and final reports expected later this year. Water Rates: Base prices for water, sewerage and septage services rise 3% from 1 July 2026, including higher residential per‑m³ charges and sewerage fixture unit fees. Sister Islands Planning: The Authority is also inviting public sealed bids for surplus vehicles and equipment across Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac, with viewing days set for 25–26 June and bids due by 3 July. Local Business & Regulation: Consolidated Water received a new 25-year exclusive retail water license for Grand Cayman service areas, starting 1 Aug 2026. Community Services: The Cayman Islands Blood Bank relaunched bloodbank.ky with easier donor info and online appointment booking. Politics: Opposition Leader Joey Hew pressed MPs on whether economic success is translating into affordability and housing for ordinary Caymanians. Environment: DoE says an illegal amateur coral nursery at Smith Cove could harm living reefs, and fragments were moved to the official nursery for monitoring. Sports (Cayman connection): Jaxon Cover, raised in Grand Cayman, is a notable NHL Draft prospect in Buffalo.

Local Politics: Opposition Leader Joey Hew pressed the government in Parliament to answer a simple question: how is the average Caymanian doing, arguing cost-of-living pressure is outpacing promised growth and outcomes. Environment & Enforcement: The Department of Environment says an illegal, amateur coral nursery at Smith Cove could damage living reefs, with fragments removed and moved to the DoE’s official restoration nursery. Public Services: The Cayman Islands Blood Bank relaunched bloodbank.ky with easier donor info and online appointment booking. Sister Islands Work Permits: The Cayman Brac and Little Cayman Immigration Board reminded employers that work permit applications must be accurate and show a genuine operational need for non-Caymanians. Water Infrastructure: Consolidated Water secured a new 25-year exclusive retail water license for Grand Cayman, starting Aug. 1, covering Seven Mile Beach and West Bay. Community & Sports: Jordan Crooks is back in international swimming with a goal of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, and Junior Achievement Cayman held its awards banquet for the 2025–26 programme. Business & Travel: Carnival cruise guests received minor itinerary tweaks, and Cayman’s tourism-linked water rollout continues as tourism momentum builds.

Parliament & Public Service: Acting Deputy Governor Gloria McField-Nixon was sworn in as a temporary ex-officio MP during Tuesday’s sitting, alongside the tabling of 24 annual reports, including the first for the Poinciana Rehabilitation Centre, which is operating below capacity but facing staffing challenges. Sister Islands Work Permits: The Cayman Brac and Little Cayman Immigration Board says it’s still reviewing work permit applications and is reminding employers to submit only genuine, compliant roles with accurate job details and fees. Health Services Online: The Cayman Islands Blood Bank relaunched bloodbank.ky with a redesigned site to make eligibility info and appointment booking easier, plus tools for platelet donors. Local Community & Culture: Government marked the passing of Laurel Watler, one of the “Phenomenal Four” who helped secure women’s right to vote and stand for office in 1959. Business & People: Junior Achievement Cayman Islands held its awards banquet, while swimmer Jordan Crooks returned to international competition with a goal of the 2028 Olympics. Finance & Oversight: A call for tighter insurance premium regulation followed Allshores’ planned $20m share buyback after booking a tax credit. Cyber/Legal Watch: A court sided with EZ Lynk in a DOJ push for user-identifying data tied to a Cayman-based emissions workaround app.

Abbisko Cayman Deal: Abbisko Therapeutics, a Cayman-linked unit of Abbisko Cayman, has entered a potential $1.9bn R&D collaboration with Eli Lilly, with payments tied to milestones as it runs discovery and early development across multiple targets. Police Accountability: RCIPS and the Ombudsman say 235 police complaints were made between 2021 and 2025, with 74 investigated—yet no officers were fired, and 11 referrals and four ODPP referrals were made, with some cases still outstanding. Local Crime: George Town CID is investigating an armed robbery off Sound Way where two masked men forced entry and stole cash and jewellery; separately, RCIPS reports a rise in stolen vehicles, mostly older Hondas, with tips urged via 911 and the Confidential Tip Line. Governance: Governor Jane Owen confirmed plans to appoint a new Electoral Boundary Commission, aiming for a report by spring 2027 amid controversy over constituency changes. Conservation: DoE says an illegal coral nursery was found at Smith Cove without required permits; staghorn coral fragments were removed and moved to an approved nursery for restoration. Tech & Finance: Pocket Network Foundation submitted an Ethereum draft standard (ERC-8294) to support validator networks as a trust layer for AI agents, while CBAK Energy completed its redomiciliation to the Cayman Islands. Business & Markets: A Cayman-linked crypto-related court fight saw a judge block DOJ demands for user data from EZ Lynk’s app and major tech providers, protecting personal information unless further conditions are met.

Local Crime & Safety: RCIPS reports an increase in stolen vehicle cases since early June, with most incidents in George Town and Bodden Town and many involving late-90s/early-2000s Hondas; police urge better securing, wheel-locks and CCTV. Armed Robbery: Officers are investigating an armed robbery off Sound Way in George Town where two masked men forced entry, stole cash and jewellery, and fled on foot. Environment & Conservation: DoE says an illegal coral nursery was found at Smith Cove without the required permit; staghorn coral fragments were removed and moved to a DoE nursery for restoration. Public Health: Cayman health officials continue work on a single confirmed Legionnaires’ disease case; environmental testing is complete and lab results are expected within 10 days. Energy Regulation: OfReg clarifies that Cayman consumers with behind-the-meter solar systems for their own use can lawfully install and operate without needing an export-and-credit programme. Youth & Community: Cayman Brac’s Youth Empowerment Symposium trained young people in financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Sports: Island Primary A and Cayman Prep A won the 2026 Inter-Primary Cricket titles.

Legionnaires’ Disease Update: Cayman health officials say investigations into a single confirmed Legionnaires’ case are ongoing, with water-source environmental testing completed and lab results expected within 10 days; no additional cases have been found and officials stress there’s no sign of a wider public health risk. Policing & Public Safety: RCIPS has rolled out 24 newly purchased marked service vehicles, costing CI$1,559,392, fitted with extra safety gear and computer technology for frontline, firearms response and K-9 units. Energy Regulation: URCO issued a Regulatory Statement and Consumer Guide clarifying the existing legal position for non-export “self-consumption” solar PV and battery systems, aiming to remove uncertainty for consumers and installers. Local Governance: Governor Jane Owen delivered the Throne Speech for the 2026-2027 session, highlighting priorities including innovation and digitisation in public services, workforce planning, and the Caymanian Protection Act. Hospitality Training: Dart welcomed 16 young Caymanians into its 2026 four-month paid Hospitality Training Programme. Financial Services Outreach: Premier André Ebanks met Chicago financial services stakeholders to strengthen Cayman–Illinois collaboration beyond financial services. Crypto/Markets (Cayman-linked): Toobit announced a Dark Horse Football (DHF) presale on its Launchpad, and Baillie Gifford launched a tokenized enhanced yield fund (BAGEY) available to eligible investors including in the Cayman Islands.

Legionnaires’ Disease Update: Health officials say investigations continue after a single confirmed case, with water-source environmental testing completed and samples sent to a specialized lab; results are expected within 10 days, and there’s currently no sign of a wider public health risk. Energy Rules Clarified: URCO issued a Regulatory Statement and Consumer Guide confirming the existing legal position for non-export behind-the-meter solar PV and battery “self-consumption” systems—no separate export-and-credit programme is needed when nothing is exported. Parliament & Oversight: The Governor opened the 2026-2027 session with priorities including financial/professional services growth, more innovation and digitisation in public services, and workforce planning to streamline work-permit processes. Public Health Advisory: A toxoplasmosis exposure advisory was issued for feral cats trapped and tested in West Bay, urging residents on hygiene and food-safety precautions. Financial Services & Policy: Premier André Ebanks met Chicago stakeholders to strengthen financial services ties with Illinois, while Cayman representatives joined Commonwealth discussions focused on public accountability and parliamentary scrutiny. Hospitality & Local Talent: Dart welcomed 16 young Caymanians into its 2026 Hospitality Training Programme, and a new senior banquet chef was announced for JW Clearwater. Markets & Cayman-linked finance: Baillie Gifford launched the UK’s first fully tokenised investment fund, and Franklin Templeton filed for Bitcoin “DRIP” ETFs that route stock dividends into Bitcoin exposure. Crime & Courts: A former RCIPS staffer was sentenced for importing firearms into the Cayman Islands after an anti-corruption investigation uncovered an illegal importation ring. Community & Culture: Aidonia’s “Like How Yuh Feel” hit major milestones, including #1 on the Cayman Islands Apple Music charts and over 1 million streams region-wide.

Crypto & Markets: Toobit is running a 60% APR Fixed Earn campaign for HYPE from June 23–26, with a 3-day lock and automatic crediting to users’ Spot accounts. Public Health: Cayman health officials say the single confirmed Legionnaires’ case remains under investigation, with no source found yet and no additional cases detected; environmental results are expected within 10 days. Environment & Wildlife: The DoE Shark Research Team has deployed the first Birth-Alert-Tag on a pregnant Caribbean reef shark, using ultrasound to confirm pups and collect samples for reproductive-timing research. Environment & Biosecurity: DENR says a northern curly-tailed lizard was captured in Bermuda after a suspected container stowaway—highlighting ongoing border vigilance. Infrastructure: Water Authority-Cayman plans early-Sunday upgrades on George Town’s Tropical Gardens Road area, with a 1:00am–5:00am service interruption for nearby roads. Local Governance: Opposition Leader Joey Hew says government business is thin on the parliamentary order paper, pointing to NCFC consensus issues delaying expected debate. Business & Industry: Registration for the 2026 Cayman Captive Forum opens with strong early demand, with the Ritz-Carlton hosting Dec 1–3.

Legionnaires’ Disease Update: Cayman health officials say the single confirmed Legionnaires’ case is still under investigation, with no additional cases detected and no source identified yet; environmental testing of likely water exposures is complete and lab results are expected within 10 days. Water Infrastructure: Water Authority-Cayman has scheduled an early-Sunday service interruption (1am–5am) on Tropical Gardens Road and nearby streets in George Town for network upgrades, and it also says pilot well drilling is underway for future reverse-osmosis plants on Cayman Brac (Bluff) and Little Cayman. Public Health Advisory: The DoE and Public Health Department issued a precautionary notice after toxoplasmosis exposure was detected in feral cats trapped and tested in West Bay, urging extra hygiene and food-safety care. Conservation Breakthrough: The DoE Shark Research Team deployed the first Birth-Alert-Tag on a pregnant Caribbean reef shark, using ultrasound and samples to better understand reproductive timing. Cayman Captive Forum: Registration for the 2026 Cayman Captive Forum opens with sustained demand, with half of delegate passes sold on day one for the Dec 1–3 event at The Ritz-Carlton. Local Governance: Opposition Leader Joey Hew questioned the lack of substantive government business on the parliamentary order paper, saying the NCFC is still struggling to reach consensus. Sports & Culture: A Cayman duo (Ebanks/Lynee) beat Bermuda in NORCECA beach volleyball classification play, while Cayman’s music scene got a regional boost as Week.day’s “Like How Yuh Feel” hit #1 in the Cayman Islands.

Public Health Update: Cayman health officials say the single confirmed Legionnaires’ disease case is still under investigation, with no additional cases detected; environmental testing of possible water sources is complete and results are expected within 10 days, while control measures continue. Environment & Wildlife: DENR says a northern curly-tailed lizard was captured after a Customs report, likely a stowaway in a container imported from Florida—highlighting the risk to local ecosystems. Marine Science: The Department of Environment’s Shark Research Team deployed the first Birth-Alert-Tag in a pregnant Caribbean reef shark, using ultrasound plus DNA and blood sampling to improve understanding of reproductive timing. Water Infrastructure: Water Authority-Cayman plans an early-Sunday service interruption (1am–5am) on George Town’s Tropical Gardens Road area for network upgrades, and also reports progress toward new Sister Islands water plants. Local Business & Events: Registration for the 2026 Cayman Captive Forum opens with strong early demand, with 50% of delegate passes sold on day one.

Environment & Biosecurity: DENR says a northern curly-tailed lizard (likely a Florida stowaway in a shipping container) was quickly captured after a Customs tip, warning it could threaten local skinks if it establishes. Public Health: West Bay feral cats have tested positive for toxoplasmosis, prompting hygiene and food-safety reminders as officials say general risk remains low. Crime & Courts: Courtney Bush Myles Jr was sentenced to 11 years and eight months for a firearms and ammunition import conspiracy and related offences. Water Infrastructure: Water Authority-Cayman plans early-Sunday upgrades causing a temporary outage on Tropical Gardens Road area, and it’s also progressing pilot wells for new reverse-osmosis plants on Cayman Brac (Bluff) and Little Cayman. Conservation Science: DoE’s Shark Research Team deployed the first Birth-Alert-Tag on a pregnant Caribbean reef shark after ultrasound confirmed pups. Local Governance & Policy: Opposition Leader Joey Hew questions a lack of substantive government business on the parliamentary order paper, citing stalled consensus. Business & International Links: Premier André Ebanks wrapped Washington engagements aimed at strengthening Cayman–US financial services cooperation. Industry Spotlight: Registration for the 2026 Cayman Captive Forum opens with strong early demand.

Cayman Captive Forum 2026: Registration for the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman event (Dec 1–3) is open and already moving fast, with 50% of delegate passes sold on day one, underscoring Cayman’s pull as a leading captive insurance hub. Public Service Cooperation: Deputy Governors and heads of public service from Bermuda, Cayman, Montserrat, Turks & Caicos and the BVI met in Bermuda and are expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to boost talent development through secondments and attachments. Water Infrastructure: Water Authority-Cayman is pushing ahead with upgrades across Grand Cayman and the Sister Islands—planned early-Sunday service interruptions in George Town for network work, plus pilot well drilling completed for future reverse-osmosis plants on Cayman Brac (Bluff) and Little Cayman. Shark Conservation: The Department of Environment’s Shark Research Team has deployed the first Birth-Alert-Tag in a pregnant Caribbean reef shark, using ultrasound and samples to study reproductive timing. Governance & Resilience: Hazard Management Cayman Islands wrapped up Hurricane Franz training to strengthen government recovery leadership, while the Ombudsman process continues with calls to rehear an FOI appeal involving CUC reports. Local Justice: A magistrate discharged defendants in a West Bay ganja case, sharply criticising RCIPS and prosecutors over search and disclosure failures. Business & Real Estate: Maples Group signed for a long-term Cayman HQ at 90 Nexus Way, Camana Bay, consolidating teams into a purpose-built headquarters.

Water Infrastructure: Water Authority-Cayman will shut off water early Sunday (21 June) from 1:00am–5:00am on Tropical Gardens Road and nearby streets in George Town to upgrade the distribution network. Sister Islands Water Plans: The Water Authority has completed pilot well drilling for future reverse-osmosis water plants on the Bluff (Cayman Brac) and Little Cayman, with lab results due later this year. Marine Conservation: The Department of Environment’s Shark Research Team has deployed the first Birth-Alert Tag on a pregnant two-metre Caribbean reef shark, using ultrasound to confirm pups and collecting samples for reproductive research. Cayman Captive Forum: Registration for the 2026 Cayman Captive Forum opens with strong momentum—50% of delegate passes sold on day one—for the Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman, 1–3 December. Local Governance & Youth: A Summer Youth Parliament Debate is set for 2 July, with young parliamentarians debating limiting social media for children under 16. Public Service & Resilience: Hazard Management Cayman Islands wrapped up a week of disaster recovery training, culminating in the Hurricane Franz exercise. Business & Economy: Maples Group announced a long-term lease for a new Cayman headquarters at Camana Bay (90 Nexus Way). Community: Dart Hospitality selected 16 young Caymanians for its 2026 paid training programme.

Public Service Summit: Cayman reps joined UK Overseas Territories leaders in Bermuda, with recruitment for specialised roles (engineers, compliance, lawyers, teachers, nurses) topping the agenda. Digital Payments: CIBC Caribbean cards can now be added to Google Wallet across Cayman and other islands, with Google Pay rolling out from June 9. Community & Inclusion: Inclusion Cayman shared progress at its Making Waves Breakfast, highlighting support for 100+ families and inclusive employment efforts. Local Economy: Cayman Enterprise City says its impact since 2012 totals USD $1.23B, with USD $152.3M annual impact in 2025. Environment: Minister Katherine Ebanks-Wilks visited the UK to discuss waste reduction, recycling and circular economy best practices. Aviation Update: Cayman Airways will suspend Havana flights from June 26 due to sustained demand decline. Power Disruption: 10,250 CUC customers in West Bay/Seven Mile Beach and parts of George Town lost power for 30–45 minutes at lunch. Crime: Police are investigating a robbery in a parked vehicle on Wahoo Close, George Town, on June 17. Commemoration: Official funeral arrangements announced for former Chief Secretary James Ryan, with lying-in-state and services across Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac.

Cayman Airways: Cayman Airways will temporarily suspend its Grand Cayman–Havana route from 26 June, citing a sustained drop in demand and route viability. Public Health: Health officials are investigating a confirmed Legionnaires’ disease case in the Cayman Islands; they say the risk to the wider public is low and no additional infections have been found. Governance & FOI: The Grand Court ordered the Cayman Islands ombudsman to rehear a Freedom of Information appeal involving CUC reports on solar costs and capacity, after finding procedural flaws in how CUC was handled. Civic Life: Former Chief Secretary James Ryan will be honoured with a lying-in-state (18 June), a life celebration service (20 June) and an official funeral in Cayman Brac (27 June). Honours & Education: Five Caymanians were named in the King’s Birthday Honours, and the Ministry highlighted a local PhD achievement tied to Caymanian career pathways. Workforce Survey: Employers are being invited to take part in a Caymanian Employment Survey to shape a national workforce development strategy. Mosquito Control: MRCU reports progress reducing this season’s mosquito emergence, though weather has disrupted some planned aerial treatments.

Cayman Airways Route Cuts: Cayman Airways says it will suspend flights between Grand Cayman and Havana from 26 June, citing a sustained drop in demand and ongoing commercial challenges. Public Health Watch: Health officials are investigating a confirmed Legionnaires’ disease case; they say it’s isolated and the risk to the wider public is low. FOI Court Order: The Grand Court has ordered the Ombudsman to rehear a Freedom of Information appeal tied to CUC solar-cost and capacity reports, after criticism over how CUC was consulted. Workforce Planning: The National Workforce Development Committee is launching a Caymanian Employment Survey to map hiring and retention barriers and shape a national workforce strategy. Local Recognition: Five Caymanians were honoured in the 2026 King’s Birthday Awards, including the outgoing Deputy Governor Franz Manderson and RCIPS Chief Superintendent Peter Lansdown. Education & Training: ICCI marked its 53rd commencement with 41 graduates, while the Ministry highlighted a Caymanian PhD achievement returning to public service. Environment & Safety: MRCU continues mosquito control efforts as conditions disrupt planned aerial treatments; the Department of Agriculture is also responding to spiral whitefly reports. Sports: Inter-Primary Cricket Competition Round 7 results set up a tight race for semi-final spots.