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Cayman Brac Duty Concessions Extended
Animal Conservation Exemption Order 2025 Published
Final Reminder Issued as Enforcement of Micromobility Laws Begins 16 January
The National Road Safety Committee (NRSC) is issuing a final reminder to the public that enforcement of existing laws governing e-bikes, scooters and similar personal transport devices will begin on 16 January 2026, following an extended period of public notification and education.
Members of NRSC Meet with Insurance Sector to Confirm Availability of Insurance for Micro-mobility Devices
The National Road Safety Committee (NRSC) today met with the Cayman Islands Insurance Association (CIIA) and its member companies to discuss insurance coverage for micro-mobility devices, including electric scooters, Segways and similar personal transport devices,
MTTD Earns Highest Engagement Index in Civil Service Survey
The Core Ministry of the Ministry of Tourism & Trade Development (MTTD) has been recognized as the most engaged workplace across the Cayman Islands Government (CIG) in the 2025 Civil Service Engagement Survey, achieving an overall Engagement Index of 91%.
DEH Resumptions Food Hygiene Training 2026
The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) is pleased to announce the resumption of its Food Hygiene Training sessions as part of its ongoing commitment to safeguarding public health and strengthening food safety standards across the Cayman Islands.
Movement of Live Bird Products Now Permitted
The Department of Agriculture (DoA), within the Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure, advises farmers, retailers, and the general public that the standstill order affecting live bird products is no longer in effect as of 21 December 2025
MRCU Undertakes Drone Training and Calibration
The use of drones will allow MRCU to better target areas that are difficult or impossible to access by ground teams or the mosquito control aircraft
H.E. the Governor Jane Owen's Statement on Venezuela
We are closely monitoring developments in Venezuela following last weekend’s U.S. military action and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.

Legislation Passed to Increase Stamp Duty on Properties
Hon. Rolston Anglin steered through legislation and regulations which will increase stamp duty on the transfer of properties worth $2 million dollars or more, and also increase the taxes charged on share transfers valued at..