AGP Executive Report

Wellbeing & Community Learning: The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Lunch & Learn on 24 September, “Find Your Hex Score,” guiding people to measure and improve wellbeing across spiritual, mental, social, financial, nutritional and physical areas. Public Safety: RCIPS is urging drivers to stay off their phones and be extra alert around school zones as children return, with mobile phone offences still a major concern. Education & Youth: Personal electronic devices are banned across all Cayman Islands Government schools starting the new academic year, aiming to cut classroom distractions. STEM for Kids: UCCI marked 10 years of STEM Summer Camp with hands-on robotics, drones, liquid nitrogen and more for young innovators. Jobs & Local Hiring: Hello2Hired returned with strong turnout, bringing 91 Caymanian jobseekers together with 24 employers and added coaching support. Health Awareness: The Breast Cancer Foundation announced Dr. Corrine Ellsworth Beaumont as guest speaker for its 2026 Annual Gala, highlighting early detection education. Road Rules Update: Revised driving licence fees take effect 1 September 2026, including lower non-Caymanian full licence fees and discounts for Caymanians on longer-term licences. Local Growth & Inclusion: West Bay’s Sir John A. Cumber Primary is expanding with a new Reception class and autism-specific classrooms after the government acquired a nearby nursery site. Sports & Development: A new youth cricket club, Rising Wickets, launches with training after school and an information night for families.

Scholarships & Youth Futures: EY Bermuda has named Jayunae’ Bailey and Samiah Fisher as the 2026 recipients of the Gil Tucker Scholarship, backing their studies with up to $30,000 a year for up to five years. Road Safety: RCIPS is urging motorists to drive distraction-free as schools reopen, warning that mobile phone use and school-zone speeding put children at risk. Community & Learning: Cayman Brac recycling has restarted (PET/HDPE plastics plus metal and aluminium), but residents still have to sort and drive to drop-off points—no full pick-up plan yet. Education Policy: Personal devices are now banned across all Cayman Islands Government schools to tackle classroom distractions. Workforce & Local Hiring: Minister Michael Myles says “shady” employers are still dodging Caymanian hiring rules and leaving locals without training or advancement, even as Hello2Hired connects jobseekers with employers. Culture & Inclusion: OURS Cayman has met the Governor to strengthen support for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Awards & Recognition: Nominations are open for the 2027 National Recognition Awards (Financial Services theme), closing 4 October.

Road Safety: RCIPS is urging drivers to ditch distractions as children return to school, warning about mobile phone use and the dangers around school zones and buses. Business & Community: The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce invites members to a Business After Hours event on 25 September at the Marriott to hear about Panama real estate opportunities. Awards & Culture: Nominations are open for the 2027 National Recognition Awards (Financial Services theme), closing 4 October. Education & Family Life: Personal electronic devices are banned across all CIG schools from the new academic year to tackle classroom distraction. Local Education Expansion: Sir John A. Cumber Primary will expand into the former Kiddiewinks preschool site in West Bay, adding a Reception class and autism-specific rooms. Youth & Learning: Passport2Success cohort 41 graduates, while UCCI marks 10 years of its STEM Summer Camp and a new youth cricket club, Rising Wickets, launches in September. Workforce & Fair Hiring: Minister Michael Myles calls out “shady” employers still dodging Caymanian hiring rules, as Hello2Hired connects jobseekers with local employers. Environment: Recycling has returned to Cayman Brac, but residents still need to sort and drive to drop-off points. Health Policy: The Ministry of Health is consulting stakeholders as it prepares multiple health and public health bills for parliament.

School Tech Rules: Cayman Islands Government schools have banned personal electronic devices, including phones and other communication tools, starting the new academic year to cut classroom distractions. Education Expansion: Sir John A. Cumber Primary in West Bay will expand into the former Kiddiewinks preschool site, adding a new Reception class and two autism-specific classrooms to meet growing demand. Workforce & Local Hiring: Minister Michael Myles says “shady” employers are still dodging Caymanian hiring rules and leaving locals without training or advancement, even as Hello2Hired connects jobseekers with employers. Youth & Learning: UCCI’s 10th STEM Summer Camp celebrated hands-on robotics, drones, forensics and liquid nitrogen, while Ready, Set, Learn! delivered supplies and learning activities to about 750 students. Community & Culture: OURS Cayman has met the Governor to build support for the LGBTQIA+ community, and the Cayman Turtle Centre marks 20 years at its current home. Sports & Clubs: A new youth cricket club, Rising Wickets, launches for ages 9–19 with training after school.

Education Tech Rules: Cayman Islands Government schools have banned personal electronic devices, including phones and any communication-capable devices, starting the new academic year, after complaints from teachers and parents about classroom distractions. School Expansion & Inclusion: Sir John A. Cumber Primary in West Bay is expanding into the former Kiddiewinks preschool site, adding a new Reception class and two autism-specific classrooms to meet growing local demand. Workforce & Local Hiring: Immigration and Caymanian Employment Minister Michael Myles says “shady” employers are still dodging Caymanian hiring rules and leaving local workers uncomfortable, even as the government tightens work permit accountability. Youth Pathways: Passport2Success Cohort 41 graduated 15 young Caymanians at the George Town Yacht Club, while UCCI’s 10th STEM Summer Camp celebrated hands-on science, robotics, drones, and vlogging for ages 11–13. Community & Sports: A new youth cricket club, Rising Wickets, launches with training after school from 14 September, and Cayman Turtle Centre marks 20 years at its current home, building on a legacy that began in 1968. Environment & Waste: Recycling has returned to Cayman Brac, but residents still rely on sorting and driving to drop-off sites, with a limited start for plastics and metals.

School Tech Rules: Cayman Islands Government schools have banned phones and other communication devices starting the new academic year, after complaints about classroom distractions. Education Expansion: Sir John A. Cumber Primary will grow into the former Kiddiewinks preschool site in West Bay, adding a Reception class and two autism-specific Key Stage 1 rooms. Youth Pathways: Passport2Success welcomed 15 young Caymanians to graduation, while “Ready, Set, Learn!” delivered supplies and learning activities to about 750 students across Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac. Work & Fair Hiring: Minister Michael Myles called out “shady” employers for dodging Caymanian hiring rules and urged better workplace treatment. Health Legislation in the Making: The Ministry of Health held stakeholder forums and townhalls on proposed public health, environmental health, tobacco, and health practice reforms. Community & Culture: OURS Cayman met the Governor to strengthen support for the LGBTQIA+ community, and the Cayman Turtle Centre marked 20 years at its current home.

School Tech Rules: Cayman Islands Government schools ban phones and other communication devices starting the new academic year, after complaints about classroom distractions—parents can still reach children and schools can contact families when needed. Youth & Learning: CXC officially launches CTEC, a modular targeted education certificate, after a maths pilot delivered an 88% pass rate—aimed at helping students master subjects step-by-step. Jobs & Fair Hiring: Minister Michael Myles calls out “shady” employers for dodging Caymanian hiring rules and leaving locals feeling uncomfortable at work, while promoting Hello2Hired to connect jobseekers with local hiring teams. Community Support: Older Persons Month 2026 opens nominations for 65+ ambassadors, recognising long-term community impact. STEM & Sports: UCCI marks 10 years of its STEM Summer Camp for ages 11–13, and a new youth cricket club, Rising Wickets, launches with training starting 14 September. Local Education Expansion: Sir John A. Cumber Primary expands into the former Kiddiewinks site in West Bay, adding a Reception class and autism-specific rooms. Workplace Safety: An electrician is jailed for indecently assaulting an 18-year-old intern at a George Town construction site.

School Tech Rules: Cayman Islands Government schools have banned personal electronic devices, including phones and other communication tools, starting the new academic year to cut classroom distractions. Education Expansion: CIG is buying a former nursery school near Sir John A. Cumber Primary in West Bay for $6.5m to add a Reception class and two autism-specific classrooms, boosting capacity as the district grows. Work & Fair Hiring: Minister Michael Myles says “shady” employers are still dodging Caymanian hiring rules and leaving locals without training or advancement, even as the ministry pushes events like Hello2Hired. Jobs for Young People: Passport2Success Cohort 41 graduated 15 young Caymanians after skills training at George Town Yacht Club. STEM for Kids: UCCI’s 10th annual STEM Summer Camp wrapped up with hands-on robotics, drones, chemistry, forensics and liquid nitrogen for ages 11–13. Youth Sports: Rising Wickets launched a new inclusive youth cricket club for ages 9–19, with training after school starting 14 September. Community Recognition: Older Persons Month 2026 is calling for ambassador nominations to honour impactful seniors across the islands. Local Culture & Learning: CTCEC marks 20 years at its current home, building on a legacy that began in 1968.

Youth Employment & Skills: Fifteen young Caymanians graduated from Passport2Success Cohort 41 at George Town Yacht Club, building customer service, teamwork and workplace confidence. Local Education Access: The government is buying a former nursery school near Sir John A. Cumber Primary in West Bay for $6.5m to add a Reception class and autism-specific rooms. Job Matching Push: Hello2Hired brought 91 Caymanian jobseekers together with 24 employers, with extra coaching on interviews and résumés. Workplace Accountability: Minister Michael Myles says “shady” employers are still dodging rules and leaving Caymanians stuck without training or advancement. School Distraction Crackdown: Personal phones and communication devices are banned across all CIG schools from the new academic year. Community Recognition: DCFS is inviting nominations for Older Persons Month 2026 Ambassadors, celebrating 65+ community leaders. STEM for Kids: UCCI’s STEM Summer Camp marked 10 years, with hands-on robotics, drones, forensics and liquid nitrogen. Sports & Youth: A new youth cricket club, Rising Wickets, launches 14 September, plus Cayman’s Ready, Set, Learn! back-to-school giveaway served about 750 students. Culture & Pride: Cayman Turtle Centre marks 20 years at its current home, building on a legacy that began in 1968.

Older Persons Month: DCFS is calling for nominations of outstanding Caymanians aged 65+ to serve as 2026 Older Persons Month Ambassadors, recognising long-term community service that supports dignity, wellbeing, inclusion and protection. Jobs & Local Hiring: Minister Michael Myles says “shady” employers are still dodging rules and making Caymanians feel uncomfortable at work, even as Hello2Hired connects 91 jobseekers with 24 employers. Education & Youth: Phones and communication devices are banned across CIG schools for the new academic year, while West Bay gets extra capacity as Sir John A. Cumber Primary expands into the former Kiddiewinks site, adding a Reception class and autism-specific rooms. STEM & Sports: UCCI’s STEM Summer Camp marks 10 years of hands-on learning for ages 11–13, and a new youth cricket club, Rising Wickets, launches with training starting 14 September. Community & Culture: OURS Cayman meets the Governor to strengthen LGBTQIA+ support, and the Cayman Turtle Centre marks 20 years at its current home, building on a legacy that began in 1968. Business & Finance: CIMA appoints Geron Burnett as Deputy Head of Securities Supervision, and Cabinet confirms “Financial Services” as the theme for 2027 National Heroes Day.

Crypto & Community: Toobit says meme token Hallucoin (HALLU) is heading to its Launchpad with a limited presale running Aug 31–Sept 1, followed by a spot trading rewards campaign. Maritime Heritage: Artist Gordon Solomon spotlights Cayman’s nautical past through The Fair Weather Project Series, tied to the Fair Weather Foundation and young shipbuilding apprentices. Wildlife & Family Fun: The Cayman Turtle Centre marks 20 years at its current home, building on a legacy that began in 1968. Education Policy: Phones and communication devices are banned across Cayman Islands Government schools from the new academic year to cut classroom distractions. Health Legislation: The Ministry of Health is gathering frontline input to help redraft major bills, with townhalls set for Aug 26 (health) and Aug 27 (wider legislative package). Local Support for Youth: The Lloyd Barker Foundation’s Ready, Set, Learn! back-to-school giveaway reached about 750 students across Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac. Sports Spotlight: Cayman’s Kyffin Simpson finished fifth in the inaugural Freedom 250 IndyCar race in Washington, D.C. LGBTQIA+ Engagement: New non-profit OURS Cayman met the Governor to discuss strengthening support for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Games & Entertainment: 4Divinity rolled out fresh trailers for five titles at gamescom 2026, including “The Defiant,” “Showa American Story,” “Genigods: Nezha,” plus new looks at “Guns of Eschaton” and “Sword Sage: Awakening,” with XPG/ADATA named Premier Sponsor. Local Finance Leadership: CIMA appointed Geron Burnett as Deputy Head of the Securities Supervision Division, boosting oversight and compliance capacity. Back to School Support: The Lloyd Barker Foundation’s Ready, Set, Learn! giveaway reached about 750 students across Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac with supplies, activities, and quiz prizes. Health Policy in the Spotlight: The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability is holding townhalls on proposed health legislation, including Public Health, Environmental Health, Tobacco amendments, and Health Practice changes. Education & Inclusion: Sir John A. Cumber Primary will expand into the former Kiddiewinks preschool site in West Bay, adding reception capacity and autism-specific classrooms. Community & Wellbeing: A Chamber Lunch & Learn focused on menopause and women’s wellbeing, sharing practical, evidence-based options. Culture & Arts: Cayman Connection Making Waves Awards honoured Caymanians excelling overseas across arts, education, and more. Sports: Kyffin Simpson finished fifth in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., a strong Cayman Islands result on a historic street course.

CIMA Appointments: CIMA has named Geron Burnett as Deputy Head of the Securities Supervision Division, bringing 20+ years of securities regulation and market operations experience to strengthen Cayman’s risk-based oversight. Back-to-School Support: The Lloyd Barker Foundation’s “Ready, Set, Learn!” returned for its eighth year, supplying about 750 students across Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac with school materials, prizes, and mini subject quizzes. Youth Entrepreneurship: CICBD extended the Small Business Expo Youth Pitch Competition deadline to Sunday, 20 September, with live pitches set for 21 October and cash prizes plus business advisory support. Education Expansion: Sir John A. Cumber Primary will expand into the former Kiddiewinks preschool site in West Bay, adding reception capacity and autism-specific classrooms. Health Policy in Focus: The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability is holding townhalls on 26–27 August on proposed health legislation, including public health, environmental health, tobacco amendments, and health practice changes. Community & Culture: OURS Cayman met the Governor to build stronger support for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies, while UCCI Pandemix Steelband represented Cayman at Pan Alive 2026 in Toronto. Local Crime & Sentencing: A Nepalese electrician was jailed for indecently assaulting an 18-year-old intern, and a former assistant teacher received nearly 15 years for raping a 16-year-old. Travel Lifestyle: A Henley Passport Index update lists the Cayman Islands among visa-free destinations for South African passport holders.

Youth Entrepreneurship: The Cayman Islands Centre for Business Development (CICBD) has extended the Small Business Expo Youth Pitch Competition deadline to Sunday, 20 September 2026, with live pitching now set for Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at Hotel Indigo; ages 14–24 can enter solo or in teams of two for prizes up to CI$2,500 plus business advisory support. Education & Inclusion: Sir John A. Cumber Primary School will expand into the former Kiddiewinks preschool site in West Bay, adding a fourth reception class and two autism-specific classrooms for key stage 1 students, boosting capacity for early-years and special educational needs. Public Health Lawmaking: The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability is consulting healthcare stakeholders on four bills—Public Health, Environmental Health, Tobacco (Amendment), and Health Practice (Amendment)—with townhalls on 26 and 27 August for the public and media. Women’s Wellbeing: The Chamber of Commerce hosted a Lunch & Learn on menopause, sharing practical, evidence-based options and encouraging open workplace conversations. Community Support: TRAC Automotive donated a vehicle to the Breast Cancer Foundation to strengthen outreach, early detection, awareness, and support for women and families. Sports & Culture: UCCI Pandemix Steelband represented Cayman at Pan Alive 2026 in Toronto, performing as part of an international Caribbean steelpan celebration. Safety & Accountability: RCIPS is rolling out more bodycams after a two-year pilot, aiming to improve technology, reduce complaints, and strengthen evidential value.

Healthcare Reform Consultations: The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability is gathering frontline input on four proposed bills—Public Health, Environmental Health, Tobacco (Amendment), and Health Practice (Amendment)—with townhalls set for 26 and 27 August at West Bay and George Town. Women’s Wellbeing & Menopause: The Chamber of Commerce hosted “Let’s Talk About Menopause,” pairing practical symptom-management guidance with discussion on work and family impacts, including non-hormonal options. Public Health & Vaping: Government is consulting on the Tobacco (Amendment) Bill to curb youth vaping, including proposed bans on sales to under-18s. Policing & Accountability: RCIPS is rolling out more bodycams after a pilot, aiming to improve evidential value during public interactions. Community Recognition: Rotary Sunset honoured three quiet champions—Aneisha Walters, Suzette Forbes, and Greggon Gordon—celebrating service behind the scenes. Education & Culture: UCCI Pandemix Steelband represented Cayman at Pan Alive 2026 in Toronto, bringing local talent to an international stage. Sports Spotlight: USA booked a third straight Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup spot after winning the Americas qualifier in Cayman, with Mahek Desai named Player of the Tournament. Local Environment: Little Cayman landowners raised concerns about UNESCO World Heritage bid plans, saying it could affect development and calling for broader consultation.

Health Policy: The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability is holding two media-attended townhalls on proposed legislative reforms to modernise health law, with a Health legislation session at John Gray Memorial Church Hall, West Bay (Wed, 26 Aug, 6:30–8:30pm) and a wider legislative package session at Constitution Hall, George Town (Thu, 27 Aug, 6:30–8:30pm), plus feedback via publicconsultation.gov.ky. Justice & Safety: A former assistant teacher, described in court references as a loyal family man with “high Christian and moral values,” was jailed for nearly 15 years after being convicted of raping a 16-year-old guest and indecently assaulting her twice, with the judge citing grooming and rejecting character claims. Community Health: Cayman’s RCIPS is rolling out more bodycams after a two-year pilot, aiming for “evidential” use during public interactions. Youth & Learning: CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) after a successful maths pilot, with a modular framework designed to help students earn step-by-step credentials. Women’s Wellbeing: The Chamber hosted a Lunch & Learn on menopause and women’s wellbeing, focusing on practical, personalised support options. Local Culture & Sport: UCCI Pandemix Steelband represented Cayman at Pan Alive 2026 in Toronto, performing alongside Afropan Youth Steelband. Lifestyle & Innovation: Caymanian brand Liquid Coffee launched the island’s first liquid coffee concentrate, now available at key retail spots across Grand Cayman. Environment & Heritage: Little Cayman landowners have raised objections to the UNESCO bid, saying it may shift from marine areas to the whole island and could affect development plans.