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Government Preparedness Response to Regional Migration Developments
Following the recent arrival of ten (10) Cuban nationals in Little Cayman on 1 February, the Government of the Cayman Islands confirms that there are currently twenty-six (26) Cuban migrants on island.

CIFS Honours PE Karl Richard Pascal for 35 Years of Service
The Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS), supported by the Ministry of District Administration and Home Affairs, proudly recognised Pump Engineer (PE) Karl Richard Pascal for 35 years of distinguished service to the people of the Cayman Islands
West Bay Structure Fires – Early Morning Response
Government Advances Postal Regulations
The Ministry of District Administration and Home Affairs (MDAHA), in collaboration with the Cayman Islands Postal Service (CIPS), has secured Cabinet approval for the Postal (Amendment) Regulations (2026 Revision) (“the Regulations”).

Minister DaCosta and Senior Leadership Tour CIPS Facilities
Hon. Nickolas DaCosta, together with senior officials from the Ministry of District Administration & Home Affairs, participated in a comprehensive facilities tour of the Cayman Islands Postal Service.
New Regulations to Strengthen Trade Mark Protection
The new Regulations give practical effect to the Trade Marks Act (2016 Revision) by establishing clear and consistent procedures for trademark proprietors and licensees to formally notify CBC of suspected infringing goods entering the Islands.
Expanding the Eyes of the Nation: Brac CCTV Expansion
MDAHA, together with the Department of Public Safety Communications (DPSC), announces that the Cayman Brac phase of the National CCTV Development Project is now fully installed, connected, and live.

Five Individuals Arrested After CBC Intercepts Two Major Drug Importation Attempts
Customs and Border Control recently disrupted two major drug-importation attempts, resulting in the arrest of five individuals and the seizure of significant quantities of illegal narcotics.

Temporary Increase to Duty-Free Allowance
Cabinet has approved an Order under Schedule 2 of the Customs Tariff Act (2023 Revision) authorizing a temporary increase to the duty-free allowance for Cayman residents returning by air during the upcoming holiday season.
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