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NCFC Government Announces Landmark Environmental and Infrastructure Commitments
The Cayman Islands Government today announced a series of significant policy decisions that bolster environmental preservation, community infrastructure, and support long-term economic resilience.
CBC Arrests Traveller for Using Fraudulent Passport at ORIA
On Thursday, 16 April 2026, just after 8:00 p.m., Customs and Border Control (CBC) officers arrested a visitor who attempted to enter the Cayman Islands using a fraudulent travel document
Our Power, Our Planet: Earth Day 2026
This Earth Day, the Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability and the Department of Environmental Health joins the community in championing the theme “Our Power, Our Planet.”
Earth Day Message From DEH Director, Mr. Richard Simms
As Director of the Department of environmental Health (DEH). I am pleased to join our community in observing Earth Day – a moment to reflect on our shared responsibility to protect the natural beauty and resources of the Cayman Islands.
Civil Service Strengthens Accountability to Address Auditor General and PAC Recommendations
the Office of the Deputy Governor has confirmed that the Civil Service has developed a comprehensive and forward-looking strategy to address outstanding..
Food Recall of Pan-Caribbean Brown Sugar manufactured in Jamaica
DEH is advising the public that an alert has been issued concerning the recall of packaged brown sugar from Pan-Caribbean Sugar Company Limited in Jamaica
CBC Arrests Man Following Recovery of Firearm
The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) confirms the arrest of a 37-year-old male visitor after a firearm was discovered in his luggage at Owen Roberts International Airport
Jovanna Ebanks Wright Wins Coveted Employee of the Year Award
Elation filled the room as Jovanna Ebanks Wright, Principal of the Sir John A Cumber Primary School, was named the Cayman Islands Government (CIG) Employee of the Year for 2025. Mrs Wright was given the top civil servant award at a ceremony held at the Kimpton Seafire Resort on Thursday, 16 April, in front of top government officials, civil servants and loved ones.
A National Celebration of Caymanian Identity, Culture and History
The Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture and Heritage is pleased to announce the inaugural observance of Heritage Month, to be celebrated from 1–31 May 2026 across the Cayman Islands.
Landfill Fire Update – Major Incident Downgraded
The public is advised that the fire at the George Town Landfill has been formally downgraded from a Major Incident. The emergency is now being managed as a Critical Incident under the operational command of the Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS), with on-scene management continuing to be led by CIFS personnel.
