AGP Executive Report

Road Safety: RCIPS says five people were taken to hospital after a Honda Fit collided with a truck on the Bodden Town Road near Bronte Way; the collision is still under investigation. Missing Person: Christian Ewen, reported missing from Prospect on Sunday, has been located and police thanked the public for help. Public Health: The Public Health Department reports pertussis (whooping cough) is still circulating and urges residents to watch for persistent or worsening cough and check vaccination status. Local Environment: Government says no “construction” has started on the Linford Pierson Highway extension near Ironwood Forest, but admits preliminary clearing damaged rare Old George plants. Conservation Policy: The National Conservation Council warns proposed amendments to the National Conservation Act could weaken protections, including a controversial change to how “alien species” is defined. Community & Culture: Little Cayman has submitted its UNESCO World Heritage preliminary assessment, while the Council of Older Persons announced the full programme for its Ageing Forum on 26 Sept. Business & Services: Walkers Professional Services agreed to acquire Luxembourg firm Value Partners, expanding its alternative funds footprint including Cayman.

Health Policy Deadline: Cayman residents have one more week to comment on four proposed health bills shaping the islands’ future health framework, with public consultation open via publicconsultation.gov.ky. Mental Health & Infrastructure: HSA CEO Lizzette Yearwood told the Public Accounts Committee that a new hospital is needed “in the near future,” but mental health provision is the priority, including work toward a purpose-built facility for all ages. Crime Update: RCIPS charged Sherrell Jackson with the murder of Tyron Burrell after a fatal stabbing in Prospect Drive; she remains in custody. Public Safety Scam Warning: Police issued a warning about impersonation scams targeting people through phone calls and WhatsApp, urging residents not to share personal details and to verify requests independently. Kailani Legal Fight: Clarien Bank and NCB (Cayman) sued director Matthew Wight for more than US$8.4m over a personal guarantee tied to the unfinished Kailani resort. Digital Assets Watch: Cayman-based CZR Exchange says it’s in final preparations for an Oct 1 launch of its CZR Token, outlining trading, staking, wallet and VIP utility. Sports & Community: MoET/DES urged parents to prepare for wet weather as a Flood Alert covers the islands, and Cayman Landing’s ATV trailhead received a US$1m grant.

National Heroes & Culture: The Cayman Islands Government released a documentary, “A Phenomenal Woman,” honouring late National Hero Francine Eldona Jackson, with a special screening at Camana Bay Cinemas and remarks highlighting her role as a suffragist and early political candidate. Health & Environment Lawmaking: The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability says this is the final week for public feedback on four proposed Bills shaping Cayman’s health and environmental health framework. Scam Alert: RCIPS warned of impersonation scams targeting people via phone and WhatsApp, urging residents not to share personal details and to verify any urgent money requests. School Weather Notice: MoET and DES told parents to prepare for wet conditions this week, including rain gear and safe bus-stop pick-ups. Public Safety: Police are investigating a fatal stabbing on Prospect Drive, George Town; a 31-year-old woman from East End was arrested and remains in custody. International Engagement: Premier André Ebanks updated on his Ireland and UK trip, describing broader relationship-building beyond finance, including medical training and food production. Business & Markets: Ryde Group provided an update on a Cayman shareholder petition and a US class action.

UCI Road Worlds: Remco Evenepoel made history in Montreal by becoming the first man to win four straight elite men’s time trials, blasting a 39.2km effort in 44:53.13. Public Health: Jamaica’s IHR external evaluation produced 110 recommendations to strengthen prevention, detection and response to health threats over the next 3–6 years. Cayman Crime: RCIPS opened a murder inquiry after a fatal stabbing in Prospect; a 31-year-old woman from East End was arrested and is in custody. Cayman Environment: The Department of Environment reported sea turtle hatchling deaths after artificial lighting misdirected hatchlings away from the sea, with more nests affected this season. Tourism & Travel: Cayman Airways launched Cayman Airways Vacations, a new site to book flight-and-hotel packages. Local Governance: Sustainable Cayman urged Cabinet to protect the Central Mangrove Wetlands, warning development could start before the National Development Plan is finished. Business/Markets: Ryde Group updated shareholders on a Cayman court petition and a US class action; Cayman-linked Gateway Holdings appears in a major First Gen stake sale.

Murder Probe: RCIPS has arrested a 31-year-old woman from East End after a fatal stabbing in Prospect on Friday night; police say a man died after being taken to HSA George Town and the woman remains in custody as the investigation continues. Corporate Dispute Update: Ryde Group says a shareholder has filed a petition in the Cayman Grand Court seeking an order to buy out remaining shares at fair value, with winding up sought as an alternative. Environment & Wildlife: The Department of Environment reports multiple sea turtle hatchling misorientations this week, including five found dead near East End due to artificial lighting, with more rescued and dozens of hatchlings affected across Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac. Local Governance & Planning: Sustainable Cayman warns Cabinet that developers may shape the future of the Central Mangrove Wetlands before the National Development Plan is finished, urging an interim protection plan and calling out concerns about the East-West Arterial Road extension route. Tourism & Travel: Cayman Airways launched a new vacation booking website, letting customers package flights with hotel stays across the airline’s network. Sports (Regional): Cayman Islands is listed among teams in the 2026/27 Concacaf Nations League group fixtures, with matches involving Cayman also appearing in regional youth football tournament draws.

Cayman Airways: The airline has launched a new vacation booking website, rolling out “Cayman Airways Vacations” so travellers can book flights plus hotel packages in one place, with a limited-time deal running through 28 September. Environment: The Department of Environment reports more sea turtle hatchling deaths and misorientations in East End after artificial lighting led hatchlings away from the ocean—five were found dead, one crushed on the road, and 12 rescued. Local Governance: Sustainable Cayman is urging Cabinet to protect the Central Mangrove Wetlands, warning development could start before the National Development Plan is finished, and calling out concerns about the East-West Arterial Road extension route. Sports/Regional: Cayman’s place in the 2026/27 Concacaf Nations League continues to ripple across the region, with Guyana set to face the Cayman Islands in Group A on 27 September, and Dominica shifting a friendly vs Anguilla to 11:00am on 21 September. Business/Legal: Ryde Group says a shareholder petition has been filed in the Cayman Islands Grand Court, seeking a buyout of remaining shares and winding up in the alternative. Community/Health: The Cayman Islands Healthcare Conference returns 22–24 October at the Ritz-Carlton, with a prevention-and-personalised-care theme and public registration now open.

Cayman Courts & Corporate Governance: Ryde Group says a shareholder petition has been filed in the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands seeking a buyout of remaining shares at fair value, with winding up sought as an alternative. Local Business & Travel: Cayman Airways launched a new “Cayman Airways Vacations” website to book flights plus hotel packages, aiming to simplify trip planning for visitors and residents. Environment: The Department of Environment reported five dead sea turtle hatchlings in East End after artificial lighting led them away from the ocean; 12 more were rescued, with misorientations recorded from 15 nests this season. Sports (Cayman in the spotlight): The Cayman Islands has been drawn into Group S for the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan, with matches in late October. Regional Policy & Governance: Sustainable Cayman urged Cabinet to protect the Central Mangrove Wetlands, warning development patterns could be set before the National Development Plan is finished. Health & Community: The Cayman Islands Healthcare Conference returns Oct. 22–24 at The Ritz-Carlton, focused on prevention and personalised care.

Cayman Airways: CAL has launched “Cayman Airways Vacations,” a new website letting customers book flights plus hotel as a package, with a limited-time deal running to 28 September. Environment: The Department of Environment says five sea turtle hatchlings died in East End after artificial lighting led them away from the sea; 12 more were rescued and others were found crushed or misdirected across multiple nests. Local Governance: Sustainable Cayman is urging Cabinet to protect the Central Mangrove Wetlands, warning developers and infrastructure could lock in harmful land-use patterns before the National Development Plan is finished. Public Health: The Cayman Islands Healthcare Conference returns to the Ritz-Carlton (22–24 October) focused on prevention and personalised care, with registration now open. Regional Diplomacy: Cayman MPs are attending the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in South Africa, joining hundreds of parliamentarians to tackle global issues. Finance & Cost of Living: Cayman banks are moving to reflect the latest US rate rise, lifting loan interest rates from 6.75% to 7% from Friday. Sports: Cayman’s U-15 team has been drawn in FIFA’s inaugural U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan, grouped with Egypt, Iraq, Macau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Trinidad and Tobago.

Overseas Territories Diplomacy: Cayman will host the 2027 session of the Caribbean Overseas Territories Leaders Caucus, agreed at this year’s Bermuda meeting ahead of the UK Joint Ministerial Council in November. Pensions Pressure: Caymanian Employment and Immigration Minister Michael Myles says thousands of workers may be affected by delinquent employers not paying (or misreporting) pension deductions, with court action underway and a major pension system study planned. Local Leadership: Premier André Ebanks has appointed Dr Karie Bergstrom as Chief of Staff from 1 October, tasking her with strategic policy support across government priorities. Regional Preparedness: The Cayman Islands will mark National Week of Readiness (16–23 September) to push hurricane preparedness ahead of peak season. Banking Costs: Local banks are moving to reflect a US rate rise, lifting loan interest rates from 6.75% to 7% from Friday. Travel & Connectivity: Cayman Airways launched a new vacations booking site, while Southwest Airlines is expanding nonstop Caribbean service including Grand Cayman. Sports Spotlight: Cayman’s U-15 boys are drawn into Group S of the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival in Azerbaijan.

Premier’s Office: Premier André Ebanks has appointed Dr Karie Bergstrom as Chief of Staff, effective 1 October 2026, tasking her with leading the Office of the Premier and advising on NCFC priorities. Pensions Pressure: Minister Michael Myles says more than 2,000 companies are in default on pension payments, warning of pension harm for hundreds of workers and pledging court action and a major review of the pension system. Regional Diplomacy: Cayman will host the 2027 Caribbean Overseas Territories Leaders Caucus session, with leaders aligning priorities ahead of the UK Joint Ministerial Council. Banking Costs: Local banks are moving to reflect a US rate hike, with loan rates set to rise from 6.75% to 7%, adding to cost-of-living strain. Human Rights Leadership: Governor Jane Owen appointed Nicholas Dixey as Chairman of the Human Rights Commission from 4 September 2026. Hurricane Readiness: The Cayman Islands will run a National Week of Readiness (16–23 September) focused on practical hurricane preparedness steps. Aviation & Travel: Cayman Airways launched a new vacation booking website, while Southwest announced nonstop service to Grand Cayman from Orlando and Baltimore. Sports & Community: Cayman’s FIFA U-15 World Cup group includes the Cayman Islands, and the National Week of Readiness campaign is backed by local supermarket “Blue Tag Specials.”

Crypto Legal Storm: Celsius Network’s bankruptcy estate has sued BitMEX in U.S. court, demanding the return of 6,360.17 BTC (about $495M) tied to March 2020 COVID-era liquidations, naming BitMEX-linked entities across Bermuda and the Cayman Islands among other jurisdictions. Local Governance: Cayman’s Human Rights Commission gets a new chair as independent lawyer Nicholas Dixey takes over the role, with Governor Jane Owen citing his long-running work on fair trial and bail-related rights. Workplace Compliance Crackdown: Cayman’s Employment and Immigration Minister Michael Myles says around 2,000 employers are in default on staff pensions and health insurance, and from now on they won’t get new or renewed permits or licences until they pay up. Environment & Fisheries: The Department of Environment is testing an electromagnetic shark deterrent (“Rpelx”) with local fisherfolk, aiming to reduce catch and tackle losses while protecting breeding sharks. Business & Finance: Cuprina Holdings (Cayman) Limited priced a $4.97M public offering, while Walkers Professional Services agreed to acquire Luxembourg firm Value Partners to expand its European footprint. Community & Heritage: Volunteers restored the historic Old Homestead’s white sand yard in West Bay, reviving a key part of Cayman’s domestic heritage.

Pension & Licensing Crackdown: Cayman’s Employment and Immigration Minister Michael Myles says about 2,000 employers are in default on staff pension and health insurance payments, and from now on they won’t get new or renewed permits or trade licences until they pay up. Shark Research in Action: The Department of Environment is testing an electromagnetic shark deterrent (“Rpelx”) with local fisherfolk, aiming to compare 100 fishing drops with the device against 100 without to reduce catch and tackle losses. Cayman Finance & Markets: Meey Global Corp, a Cayman holding company, has filed with the SEC for a proposed IPO on Nasdaq under ticker “MEEY.” Corporate Deals: Mourant advised NCB Financial Group on selling its Cayman subsidiaries to Bermuda-based Clarien Bank, with the Cayman operation set to be rebranded. Local Community Heritage: Volunteers helped restore the historic white sand yard at The Old Homestead in West Bay, built in 1912. Regional Health Preparedness: CARPHA ran a lab preparedness workshop in Barbados with participation from Cayman’s lab professionals. Energy & Investment: CIBC Caribbean highlighted about US$820m in sustainable finance initiatives, including renewable energy projects in Cayman.

Cayman Finance & local talent: Cayman Finance marked the 48 Caymanian students who completed its 2026 LEAD work-experience programme, with paid placements and mentorship feeding into long-term careers in finance. Scholarships & sustainability: Dart named its 2026 Dart Scholar recipients, while the Cayman Motoring Federation rolled out new sustainability steps with the National Trust and an Island Offsets partnership. Sports on the calendar: Cayman Cricket is set for the North America Cricket Cup (20–27 Sept) at Jimmy Powell Oval, and the Cayman Islands Triathlon Association confirmed the McGrath Tonner Duathlon on 18 Oct plus its Stroke & Stride series dates. Governance & environment: The UK’s Overseas Territories minister weighed in on beneficial ownership access (PARBO vs Legitimate Interest Access), and Cayman’s National Conservation Act amendment bill is still awaiting a clear government position ahead of Parliament. Business & legal: An insurance holding company based in Cayman filed for Chapter 15 in New York as part of a liquidation process.

Cayman Finance & youth development: Cayman Finance marked 48 Caymanian students completing its 2026 LEAD programme, pairing students with mentors and placing them in paid work experiences across the local financial sector. Local governance & environment: A conservation bill amendment is still waiting on a clear government position, with experts warning it could weaken the National Conservation Council’s protections ahead of Parliament sitting on 30 September. Public safety: RCIPS investigated a machete fight in George Town where police used pepper spray to disperse a crowd; witnesses are being asked to come forward. Sports & community: Cayman Cricket is gearing up for the North America Cricket Cup 2026 (20–27 September) and the Cayman Islands Triathlon Association’s McGrath Tonner Duathlon returns 18 October at the Yacht Club. Business & finance: Appleby secured a significant minority investment from New Mountain Capital to back growth and tech, while Intercont (Cayman) Limited announced a 25-for-1 reverse share split to regain Nasdaq compliance.

Overseas Territories diplomacy: Premier André Ebanks wrapped up Caribbean OT leader talks in Bermuda, with a focus on acting together on health, climate and financial services, and he’s now heading to London and Dublin to meet UK overseas-territories minister Uma Kumaran and EU stakeholders. Local governance: The government is still silent on whether it will back proposed amendments to the National Conservation Act that critics say could weaken the National Conservation Council’s protections ahead of Parliament sitting on 30 September. Public safety: RCIPS commissioned an independent review into the investigation of toddler Alissady Powell’s death on Cayman Brac, after a court outcome last month. Mosquito control: MRCU has started island-wide aerial larviciding across Grand Cayman, beginning in West Bay, with daytime low-altitude flights expected for about a week. Transport rules: Customs reminded residents that importing vehicles model year 2018 or older is prohibited, with 2019 models needing arrival by 31 December 2026. Community sports: Cayman Cricket hosts the North America Cricket Cup 2026 (20–27 Sept) at Jimmy Powell Oval, and the Cayman Islands Triathlon Association’s McGrath Tonner Duathlon returns 18 Oct at the Yacht Club. Business/finance: Intercont (Cayman) Limited announced a 25-for-1 reverse share split effective 17 Sept to regain Nasdaq compliance, and Appleby secured a minority investment from New Mountain Capital via a newly established Cayman holding company.

Corporate & Markets: Intercont (Cayman) Limited says its 25-for-1 reverse share split takes effect Sept. 17 to regain Nasdaq’s $1 minimum bid price, with shares trading on a split-adjusted basis under the same NCT symbol but a new CUSIP. Business & Finance: Appleby secured a significant minority investment from New Mountain Capital via a newly established Cayman Islands company to back expansion, technology and potential acquisitions. Public Safety: RCIPS reports a machete fight outside a George Town bar early Saturday; officers used pepper spray to de-escalate, injured people were assessed, and an investigation is underway. Government & Diplomacy: Premier André Ebanks is in London and Dublin for meetings with UK and EU stakeholders, including a Cayman Finance roundtable and the Maples Insight London Investment Funds Forum. Insurance/Regulation: AM Best says a proposed UK captive framework for single-parent captives could be competitive, though taxation remains a key factor versus established domiciles like Cayman. Health & Environment: MRCU has started island-wide aerial larviciding across Grand Cayman, and officials issued a Saharan dust alert warning residents to limit outdoor time and protect air quality. Justice: RCIPS commissioned an independent review into the investigation of toddler Alissady Powell’s death on Cayman Brac. Travel/Local Economy: Cayman Customs reminds residents that vehicle imports are restricted by model year, with 2019 models needing arrival by Dec. 31, 2026.