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Cabinet has approved an Order under Schedule 2 of the Customs Tariff Act (2023 Revision) authorizing a temporary increase to the duty-free allowance for Cayman residents returning by air during the upcoming holiday season.

The Ministry of District Administration and Home Affairs (MDAHA) has selected Prison Officer (Reception Unit) Terry-Ann Brown of His Majesty’s Cayman Islands Prison Service (HMCIPS) as its Chief Officer’s Choice (COC) awardee for September 2025.

Firefighter Ajani Anderson has been recognised by the Ministry of District Administration and Home Affairs as the July 2025 Chief Officer’s Choice awardee under the Deputy Governor’s Award Programme.

The Cayman Islands Postal Service (CIPS) advises customers of upcoming service enhancements and related fee adjustments following the reinstatement of mail services to the United States earlier this year.

The Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) advises the public that its Cargo Processing Unit, located at 42 Owen Roberts Drive, will close early at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 5 November 2025

A 35-year-old female and a 39-year-old male were convicted and sentenced following the Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) investigation into the importation of fentanyl and money laundering.

The Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) advises that travellers flying to or through Jamaica who are unable to depart due to flight cancellations caused by Hurricane Melissa should ensure their permission to remain in the Cayman Islands is up to date.

The Cayman Islands Postal Service (CIPS) is advising customers, businesses, and postal agents to promptly collect all mail — including P.O. Box contents, general delivery items, registered articles, and parcels — in anticipation of potential impacts from Hurricane Melissa.

Customs and Border Control issues an advisory to all importers and customs brokers to promptly clear and collect their goods currently held at the CBC facilities.