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Annual Government Hurricane-Preparedness Exercise — Wednesday, 6 May 2026
Now in its 39th consecutive year, this drill—co-ordinated with HMCI—keeps personnel, equipment and procedures storm-ready ahead of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, which begins 1 June. No storm is currently threatening the Cayman Islands
Temporary Road Closures – George Town-19-24 May 2026
The Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure (PLAHI) advises motorists and pedestrians of two short-term road closures in central George Town to facilitate works under the Central Business District Enhancement Project
Public Health Advisory: Pertussis and Gastroenteritis
The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability (MHES) and the Public Health Department (PHD) are issuing the below advisory to residents of Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac as follows:

MoET Introduces Protocol and Programme Standards for School Leaving and Graduation Ceremonies
The Standards set requirements for programme structure, timing, protocol, and cultural expression across all Government schools
Premier Reinforces Cayman's Financial Services Ties with Asia Visit
His schedule features meetings in Hong Kong from 7 May through to 9 May, followed by Shanghai, before concluding the official visit in Tokyo on 15 May
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.

Summary of Parliamentary Proceedings: 1 May 2026
The Speaker began by welcoming a large delegation of public and private sector representatives to Parliament, recognising them for their contributions to the
Cayman Islands Government (CIG) Summer Internship Programme
Small Fire at the George Town Landfill Fully Under Control
The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) advises the public that a small surface fire was observed earlier this morning at the George Town landfill

Summary of Parliamentary Proceedings: 30 April 2026
The Second Sitting of the Fifth Meeting of the 2025-2026 Session of Parliament took place on Thursday, 30 April 2026.
Health Practice (Amendment) Bill, 2026 Passed in Parliament
The Health Practice (Amendment) Bill, 2026 has been passed in Parliament, marking an important step in strengthening and clarifying the regulatory framework governing healthcare practice in the Cayman Islands