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Cayman Islands Strengthens Regional Collaboration at OOCUR 20th Annual Conference
The Cayman Islands is reaffirming its commitment to strong, modern and effective utility regulation through its participation in the 20th Annual Conference of the Organisation of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR)
CI First Public & Affordable Housing Policy and 10-Year Strategic Plan
The Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure has tabled the Cayman Islands’ first-ever Public and Affordable Housing Policy and 10-Year Strategic Plan in Parliament

Government Announces Three-Phase Plan to Lower Energy Costs and Support Families
The NCFC Government today announced a comprehensive, three-phase programme to address the acute affordability challenge facing households this summer, and to tackle structural improvements needed to reduce energy consumption more sustainably.
Cayman Islands Launches Inaugural Heritage Month
The Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture and Heritage invites the public to participate in the inaugural Heritage Month 2026, a month-long celebration of Caymanian identity, culture and history, taking place throughout May under the theme “Threads to Our Traditions”

Get Your Bulk Waste Ready for Collection – West Bay Residents Up First
The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) will begin the first week of this year’s Bulk Waste Collection Schedule, with crews starting in West Bay District from Monday, May 4 to Saturday, May 9, 2026
Multi-Year Trade and Business Licences Now Available
The Trade and Business Licence Board is now offering, for the first time in Cayman business licensing history, an increase in the duration of licences for up to five years for Caymanian-owned businesses
Updated Fees for Accounting Firms, Realtors and Property Developers Holding LCCLs
The Ministry of Financial Services and Commerce (MFSC) advises that updated fees for accounting firms, realtors, property developers and exempt companies are effective today, 28 April 2026, pursuant to revenue measures proposed as part of the 2026/27 Budget

Cayman Islands Observe World Intellectual Property Day
The Cayman Islands joins the global community in celebrating World Intellectual Property Day (WIPD) recognised annually on 26 April. The day is dedicated to recognising the vital role of IP in driving creativity, innovation, and economic growth
Confirmed Case of Whooping Cough at Local High School
The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability (MHES) and the Public Health Department are advising residents that a confirmed case of whooping cough has been detected at a local high school