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First Public Survey Launched to Strengthen HSA’s Performance
The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability (MHES) is inviting patients and caregivers to participate in a community survey to help inform an independent diagnostic assessment of the Health Services Authority (HSA)

Young Caymanians Encouraged to Register for Financial Literacy Programme
Nominations for the prestigious Proud of Them Youth Recognition Awards open on Sunday, 1 March 2026. Caymanian youth aged 10 to 25 may be nominated, including self-nominations, in the categories of Academics, Sports, Community Service, Business, Career and Culture. The deadline for submissions is Saturday, 21 March 2026 at 11:59PM.

Minister DaCosta & Senior Leadership Tour CIFS Facilities Across Grand Cayman
The Minister for District Administration and Home Affairs, Hon. Nickolas DaCosta, JP, MP, together with senior officials from the Ministry, participated in a comprehensive facilities tour of the Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS) to engage directly with firefighters & support teams

UK Travel Advice Update (Sunday, 1 March) for Middle East Region, including UAE, Israel, Iran, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia
The safety and welfare of all British nationals across the Middle East is the UK’s top priority. The Foreign Office is working around the clock to respond to escalations in the region and support all British nationals affected.

UK Travel Advice Update for Middle East Region
The UK Government is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East. Caymanian and British Overseas Territory Citizens (BOTCs) currently affected in the region are urged to take the following immediate steps:
Cayman Islands Records Best January Ever with Record-Setting Visitation
Total visitation for the month of January – combining stayover and cruise visitors – reached 192,754 visitors. With two consecutive months of record-setting stayover arrivals and expanded airlift scheduled across key gateways for 2026, the Cayman Islands enters the year with strong momentum and confidence for continued growth.

Governor’s Design and Construction Award Winners Announced
The Governor, Jane Owen, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Governor’s Award for Design and Construction Excellence, presented at Government House this week

Official Funeral Held for Former MP Austin O. Harris Jr.
In recognition of his contribution to the Government and people of the Cayman Islands, former Member of Parliament Austin Osmond Harris Jr. will be accorded an official funeral by the Cayman Islands Government.

New hello2HIRED Initiative Connects Caymanians with Employers
The Ministry of Caymanian Employment and Immigration (MCEI) has officially launched hello2HIRED, a new employment initiative aimed at connecting Caymanian job seekers directly with employers, while offering practical, on-site career support.

Chief Meteorologist Contributes to Regional Weather Resilience Efforts
CINWS Chief Meteorologist Kerry Powery presented critical infrastructure updates to the World Meteorological Organization’s Regional Association IV last month, reinforcing the territory's leadership role in improving meteorological services across our region.