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Rotary Club of Grand Cayman welcomes 2026-2027 board
Rotary Club of Grand Cayman has officially welcomed its 2026-2027 board following the club’s annual leadership transition, ushering in a new Rotary year focused on service, community impact and leadership development across the Cayman Islands and the wider region.
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Chamber of Commerce weighs in on duty-free increase
The organisation that represents Cayman's business world has warned that a just-approved increase in the duty-free allowance could hurt domestic retailers – and might lead to closures.
Outdated land acquisition law leaves landowners out of pocket
Government has voted $5 million in new funding to pay outstanding compensation claims on land seized for road development and committed to reform legislation to ensure a fairer deal for property owners in future,
Border Control on the lookout for drug drones
Drugs drones may have taken to the air in Cayman, the new Director of Customs and Border Control has warned.
How Cayman residents can help Venezuela after the earthquakes
These organizations and community initiatives provide verified ways for Cayman residents to support earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela.
Basketball association’s 5K run/walk draws nearly 200 participants
Nearly 200 participants turned out for the inaugural CIBA 5K, successfully celebrating community, fitness, and national basketball.
Cayman’s Customs and Border Control Service get a new leader
Cayman's Customs and Border Control Service has a new leader, it has been revealed.
Officials urge hurricane planning for Cayman’s older residents
As the first month of the 2026 hurricane season ends, Cayman officials are urging families to ensure older relatives and neighbours are ready for severe weather with the medication, support and emergency plans they need.
Water Authority defends Christmas payouts
The Water Authority has defended its spending of $1 million on Christmas cash gifts for staff over a five year period.
Marriott Resort to go cashless throughout hotel from 1 July
Cash payments will no longer be accepted at The Grand Cayman Marriott Resort hotel from the start of July.
Homeschool students graduate from 10-week culinary programme
A group of Cayman homeschool students swapped the classroom for a professional kitchen over the past 10 weeks, for the Homegrown Jr. Chefs Club programme.
Centre for theological leadership celebrates 9th graduating class
CTLD graduates gathered at the Church of God Prophecy Victory Tabernacle on Sunday, 28 June.
Police seek man in attempted murder incident
Police are seeking information from the public to help locate Michael Gollab, 22, who is wanted in connection with an attempted murder incident in...
Private sector pension payments increase 5.2%
The Department of Labour & Pensions has increased the maximum annual withdrawal amount for Retirement Savings Arrangement accounts.
National Gallery visitor numbers jump by a third in 2025
Almost 23,000 people visited the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands in 2025, just a few thousand off pre-pandemic levels, with several hundred thousand more thought to have seen the Gallery’s artwork at key venues across Cayman.
Cayman celebrates seafarers with fun day
Cayman's seafaring heritage was celebrated as seafarers, their families and members of the wider community gathered for the Anchors Away Fun Day.
Cayman police officers lag behind Bermuda on pay rates
Cayman police officers are underpaid compared to similar Bermuda, which could hit recruitment, a comparison of pay for new constables shows
Cayman got a $500K boost from Out of this World music festival
The Cayman Islands’ economy received a $500,000 boost thanks to the success of the Out of This World music festival in May featuring Vybz...
Government says it plans to update tenancy law this year
Government rejected a motion to update the nearly 200-year-old tenancy law, saying a bill would be brought forward in September.
Six chefs ‘jam’ to create culinary magic at The Brasserie
The Brasserie recently hosted 'Chef's Jam', a one-off event to showcase Cayman’s gastronomic scene featuring six chefs and wine pairings.
Housing shortage fuels affordability crisis for aspiring homeowners
A recent report warns Cayman needs to build thousands of new homes over the next decade or more to catch up with demand from...
Summer staycations heat up as Cayman resorts roll out resident deals
Tourism slow season is residents' peak season for savings. These are Cayman's top deals for summer staycations.
Poinciana operating at half capacity due to staff shortages
Cayman’s first long-term mental health facility, the Poinciana Rehabilitation Centre, is running at less than half capacity, MPs were told.
Eastern Avenue shopping plaza catches fire
Crews from the Cayman Islands Fire Service and Caribbean Utilities Company responded to a fire at Glacier House on 28 June.
Caymanian Jaxon Cover picked in first round of NHL ice hockey draft
Jaxon Cover, who got his start playing ball hockey and roller hockey on Grand Cayman, was selected by the Ottawa Senators with the 32nd, and final, pick of the first round of the NHL's annual entry draft on Friday evening, 26 June.
Mixed results in May tourist arrivals
The tourist arrivals numbers for the month of May offered both good news and bad news for Cayman.
The good news is that stayover tourism continued its record pace in 2026, with 40,015 tourists arriving by air, a 16.5% increase over 2025. The number was only the second time in Cayman's history with more than 40,000 air arrivals in May and second only to the 40,591 air arrivals in 2019.
Beach clubs, boat trips and more: Summer deals for Cayman residents
For Cayman residents looking for a change of scenery without the cost of a plane ticket, a range of experiences, day passes and resident discounts are making it easier to play tourist for a day this summer.
Cayman parrots still face threats despite legal protection
The Cayman Islands is home to two unique subspecies of parrot: the Grand Cayman Parrot and the Cayman Brac Parrot. They are found nowhere else on earth.
‘Cayman Crypto Casino Night’ doubles down for Cayman Food Bank
More than $115,000 was raised for the Cayman Food Bank at the second annual Cayman Crypto Casino Night, an event that brought together members of the Islands’ digital asset, blockchain and fintech sectors for an evening of entertainment, networking and philanthropy.
Hot Cayman summer brings reminder to take heat seriously
The Cayman Islands National Weather Service has forecast above average temperatures and heatwaves for the Cayman Islands over the summer months.
Radio Cayman headquarters renamed to honour Loxley Banks
Banks first advocated for the creation of a Cayman Islands radio station in the early 1960s, twelve years before Radio Cayman finally began broadcasting.
