Caymanian Times, P. O. Box 10408, George Town (2026)

30/05/2026

Over the past 24 months, HSM Chambers have dealt with two cases involving individuals who obtained the Right to be Caymanian through marriage. In both cases, the Caymanian spouse subsequently passed away before three years had elapsed from the grant of that status. In both matters, the marriages were subsisting at the time of death.

Despite there being no automatic requirement to revoke the Right to be Caymanian in such circumstances, the Caymanian Status and Permanent Residency Board wrote to both surviving spouses advising that they were in danger of losing their Caymanian status. In one of those cases, the Board ultimately revoked that status, notwithstanding the fact that the individual has a Caymanian child.

It is true that the Board possesses the legal power to revoke status in these circumstances. The real question, however, is not whether they can act in this manner, but whether they should.

By HSM Partner Alastair DavidOver the past 24 months HSM Chambers have dealt with two cases involving individuals who obtained the Right to be Caymanian through

30/05/2026

The Cayman Islands continued its record-breaking tourism performance in April 2026 by welcoming 47,884 stayover visitors, making this the best April in the Island’s history. Stayover arrivals were 3.9% higher than the previous record set in April 2019 and were up 12% year over year, compared to the corresponding period in 2025.

April’s stayover results were driven by growth from North America, with the US recording its best April ever and Canada recording six consecutive months of double-digit growth in stayover visitation.

Total visitation for April, including both stayover visitors and cruise passengers, reached 173,596 visitors, reflecting an overall increase of 37% year over year.

April’s exceptional performance follows a strong first quarter for visitation in which the Cayman Islands surpassed results from every previous year on record. This includes topping the destination’s record for the highest ever arrivals in a single month which was set the month prior, in March 2026. This outstanding start to the second quarter places the Islands tourism sector in a stronger position to navigate the fluidity of the typically slower summer season.

The Cayman Islands continued its recordbreaking tourism performance in April 2026 by welcoming 47884 stayover visitors making this the best April in the Islands

30/05/2026

On Friday 29th May 2026, at just after midnight, the crew of the RCIPS Helicopter, notified the CICG of the presence of a vessel, which was observed to be navigating in a suspicious manner along the southern coastline of Grand Cayman. The CICG responded, and the vessel in question, was subsequently stopped. A preliminary search of the vessel revealed the presence of numerous parcels believed to contain illicit goods.

On Friday 29th May 2026 at just after midnight the crew of the RCIPS Helicopter notified the CICG of the presence of a vessel which was observed to be navigatin

29/05/2026

The drills have been completed, the multi-agency preparedness training was successfully executed, and residents and businesses have been advised to ensure their hurricane season preparedness plans are in order; from documentation to evacuation plans. Based on those, a general observation suggests that Cayman is well prepared for the 2026 Hurricane Season, which starts in a few days on June 1st and runs through November 30th.

The latest update from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) suggests that this year’s Atlantic hurricane season could be less active than normal, largely due to a developing El Niño in the Pacific. El Niño is a climate pattern that involves warming sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean.

The drills have been completed the multiagency preparedness training was successfully executed and residents and businesses have been advised to ensure their hu

29/05/2026

Cayman Airways Limited (CAL) officially launched its new nonstop service between Grand Cayman and Austin, Texas on Sunday, May 24, 2026 with vibrant dual-city celebrations showcasing Caymanian culture, music, hospitality and national pride, from a Caymanian-inspired sendoff in Grand Cayman to the ribbon-cutting event in Austin.

The launch marked the beginning of Cayman Airways’ only nonstop service between Austin, Texas, and the Cayman Islands, creating a new nonstop connection between two destinations known for their hospitality, culture, culinary experiences and vibrant music scenes.

Cayman Airways Limited CAL officially launched its new nonstop service between Grand Cayman and Austin Texas on Sunday May 24 2026 with vibrant dualcity celebra

29/05/2026

Tensions between the Trump administration and the Cuban government, already a rumbling cauldron of distrust, are now at risk of boiling over. Just a few days ago, Secretary of State Rubio described the communist-ruled island, 90 miles off the Florida coast, as posing a "national security threat" to the US.

During an emergency meeting of the Trump cabinet last week, Cuban-American Mr Rubio said: “Cuba is in a lot of trouble because, unfortunately for them, it’s run by a bunch of incompetent communists. Being a communist is bad; being an incompetent communist is like the worst.”

In a clear sign of the Trump administration ratcheting up the pressure, it has slapped a federal indictment on former Cuban president Raúl Castro, the brother of the late Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro. The criminal charges relate to the shooting down in 1996 of a civilian-registered aircraft operated by a Miami-based exile group, Brothers to the Rescue. The Cuban government insists that it was defending its territory from a foreign attack, but the US says otherwise.

Tensions between the Trump administration and the Cuban government already a rumbling cauldron of distrust are now at risk of boiling over Just a few days ago S

28/05/2026

CareerMasters’ 2025/2026 programme marks a period of significant growth, measurable impact and widening reach.

Engaging students across five schools in the Cayman Islands, the initiative continues to close the gap between education and industry, equipping young people with the practical skills, confidence and access needed to succeed in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

Participation has remained strong, with notable representation from John Gray High School and Clifton Hunter High School. Students have demonstrated elevated confidence in university applications, internships and long-term career planning. Among the programme’s most valued elements are interview preparation, networking capabilities and résumé development. Meanwhile, demand for guidance on UK university pathways has grown considerably becoming a central pillar of programme delivery.

CareerMasters 20252026 programme marks a period of significant growth measurable impact and widening reachEngaging students across five schools in the Cayman Is

26/05/2026

The Cayman Islands is hosting the 2026 Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference (COTSC) this week, taking place from Tuesday, 26 May to Saturday, 31 May 2026. The conference, hosted by the Parliament of the Cayman Islands at Hotel Indigo, George Town, brings together Speakers, Clerks, and parliamentary officials from across the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom to address pressing issues facing legislatures in the modern era.

The Cayman Islands is hosting the 2026 Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers Conference COTSC this week taking place from Tuesday 26 May to Saturday 31 May

26/05/2026

The Opposition welcomes the positive initiatives noted in the Government’s first-year anniversary report, including expanded early childhood education support, energy relief measures, and continued fiscal stability.

Where things have been done, it is right to acknowledge them.

However, Caymanians will also fairly ask an important question: after one year in office, how much of this report reflects real delivery versus plans, consultations, reviews and future intentions?

Much of the “Meaningful Momentum” Report shows little real momentum and instead outlines policies being developed, frameworks being reviewed, committees being established, or projects still listed as “in progress” or “upcoming.” While planning matters, Caymanians ultimately measure Government performance against the realities they face every day.

The Opposition welcomes the positive initiatives noted in the Governments firstyear anniversary report including expanded early childhood education support ener

26/05/2026

By early afternoon the heat lay thick over George Town, Still, people gathered along the road side, lining the waterfront road all the way from Fort Street to Governor’s Square and Seven Mile Beach – where the parade would end as the shadows started getting longer. They had come to see a spectacle, and they weren’t dispappointed.

No one wanted to leave their spot. Everyone knew what was coming.

It began as a low tremor, a bass note rolling up from Memorial Avenue, the kind of sound that enters through the soles of your feet before it reaches your ears. Heads turned. Phones lifted. The crowd leaned forward as the first music truck swung into view, towering with speaker stacks that looked like black cliffs. The DJ’s voice cracked through the air — rough, commanding, electric — and the whole street was shaking with rhythm.

Then the carnival arrived. A giant, glittering, many coloured creature of feathers, sequins, and bodies in motion, winding its way up towards West Bay Road. Cayman Fantasy Float was there, a burst of ocean blues and golds, wings unfurling like exotic birds caught mid flight. Their costumes shimmered with reef colours — coral pinks, deep sea blues, the pale green of sandbars — and the masqueraders moved as if the road itself were water.

By Christopher TobuttBy early afternoon the heat lay thick over George Town Still people gathered along the road side lining the waterfront road all the way fro

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