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Hello2Hired Returns with Strong Jobseeker Turnout
The Ministry of Caymanian Employment and Immigration (MCEI) welcomed 91 Caymanian jobseekers to its second Hello2Hired recruitment event, held on Monday, 24 August 2026 at the Grand Cayman Marriott

WORC Reminds Persons to Submit Their Annual Declarations
Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) reminders persons that submitting annual declarations are now a requirement for the following persons

Cayman Forward Initiative Unifies Approach to Development and the Environment
The Cayman Islands Government has published the findings of the Cayman Forward Initiative, a structured dialogue process led by policy experts to identify reforms across the legislation, regulation, policy and procedures governing planning and environmental management in the Cayman Islands
National Workforce Development Committee Launches Caymanian Employment Survey
Business owners from all industry sectors are encouraged to participate and share their experiences. The information collected will be anonymous, and responses will be aggregated to prevent identifying information from being determined

NCFC Marks One Year in Office with Landmark Reforms and Clear Path Forward
NCFC released its one-year report, providing a comprehensive account of its first year in office including its legislative actions, strategic policy achievements and community investments delivered across all three Islands.
Caymanian Protection Act and Regulations Officially Take Effect
A new chapter in immigration policy begins today, 1 May 2026, as the Cayman Islands Government brings the Immigration (Transition) (Amendment and Validations) Acts 2025 and 2026 and their accompanying Regulations into force, strengthening protections for Caymanians and modernising the regulatory framework.
Immigration Legislation & Regulations Commence 1 May 2026
Cabinet has approved the commencement orders for amendments to the Act, following their passage in Parliament in December 2025 and March 2026. The amendments will come into force on 1 May, alongside the approval of the accompanying Regulations which are now published and available to the public.
Appointments Made to Immigration Boards
The Ministry of Caymanian Employment and its subsequent departments, the Department of Labour and Pensions (DLP) and Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) acknowledge recent media reports regarding alleged immigration and work permit irregularities involving specific individuals and businesses.
WORC and DLP Actively Investigate Serious Allegations
The Ministry of Caymanian Employment and its subsequent departments, the Department of Labour and Pensions (DLP) and Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) acknowledge recent media reports regarding alleged immigration and work permit irregularities involving specific individuals and businesses
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