Legal Talk With Patricia Bryan

01/09/2026

Revised DVDL fees take effect today, 1 September 2026.

Following a further review, Government has reduced the previously approved fees for non-Caymanian full driver’s licences and introduced new savings for Caymanians choosing longer-term licences.

Caymanians purchasing three-, five- and ten-year full driver’s licences will receive discounts of 10%, 15% and 20% respectively. Revised rates apply across driver’s licence Groups 0–4, as well as learner’s licences, written tests and road tests.

Customers are encouraged to review the revised fee schedule and FAQs before completing an online transaction or visiting DVDL.

Learn more: dvdl.gov.ky
Cayman Islands Government

31/08/2026

Antigua and Barbuda drops oath of allegiance to the King

Commonwealth nation makes ‘long overdue’ change under leader who has endorsed republicanism

29/08/2026

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/florida/2026/08/27/if-you-rented-an-apartment-between-2018-and-2025-you-may-be-owed-money-from-a-360-million-settlement/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wkmg6&fbclid=IwdGRjcAUANzRwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHrPl4DJwsmnvvzoej_XTHjPYWv1dEIYweHj6jmdH4OTvyfvE1Ts3KEsYukms_aem_l04c1rnHDGJ-XAJsG_Tb_Q

Renters who paid rent at certain apartment communities between 2018 and 2025 may be eligible for a share of a $359.9 million settlement stemming from allegations that landlords used RealPage software to artificially inflate rents.

28/08/2026

Government is advancing the Development and Planning (Amendment) Bill, 2026 as part of the wider housing reform agenda under the Public & Affordable Housing Policy and 10-Year Strategic Plan.
The Bill, scheduled to be gazetted on Friday, 28 August 2026, supports the phased delivery of housing policy priorities and forms part of the practical legislative work needed to move from policy direction to responsible delivery.
As Minister Jay Ebanks said, housing reform requires “the right tools, the right systems and the discipline to deliver in the proper sequence.”

26/08/2026

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25/08/2026

25/08/2026

Not a bad idea... Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure

Former President of the Realtors Association of Jamaica, Carlene Sinclair, says rainwater harvesting must be a mandatory feature on housing developments.

READ MORE HERE: https://nationwideradiojm.com/make-rainwater-harvesting-mandatory-for-housing-developments-realtor/

12/08/2026

12/08/2026

(CNS): The Cayman Islands Government’s public safety agencies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangement (MAPPA), creating a formal fr…

08/08/2026

Your feedback matters.

The Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure (MPLAHI) has launched a public consultation on the Draft Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill, 2023.

The consultation is open from 7 August through 20 September 2026 and invites tenants, landlords, property managers, legal professionals, businesses, community organisations and members of the public to review the proposed amendments and provide feedback.

The consultation package includes:

• Draft Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill, 2023
• High-Level Overview
• Frequently Asked Questions
• What’s Changing at a Glance

The Bill is a consultation draft only. No final decisions have been made, and your feedback will help inform Government’s consideration of the proposed amendments.

Read the consultation documents and submit your comments:

publicconsultation.gov.ky

Email:
[email protected]

Consultation closes 11:59 p.m. on 20 September 2026.
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