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World Cancer Day is an international observation celebrated on 4 February to raise awareness about cancer, encourage its prevention, and mobilise action to address the global cancer epidemic

The Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure (MPLAHI), on behalf of the National Road Safety Committee (NRSC), has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for specialist consultancy support to design and help implement a new Integrated Traffic Management and Enforcement System (ITMES) for the Cayman Islands.

The Department of Agriculture (DoA), under the Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure (MPLAHI), has launched a new Agricultural Delivery Service aimed at improving access to bulk agricultural supplies for farmers across Grand Cayman. The service commenced on Tuesday, 27 January 2026.

The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) confirms that ten (10) migrants arrived in Little Cayman at approximately 11:00 p.m. on Friday, 31 January, 2026.

MHES today announced new board members for the Health Services Authority (HSA), along with the commissioning of a ten-week governance audit of the HSA spearheaded by KPMG.

The Cayman Islands Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the people of Jamaica by disbursing US$1million in financial assistance to Jamaica, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.

The late Benson Obadiah Ebanks, OBE, was posthumously announced as a new national hero at the National Heroes Day ceremony on Monday, 26 January at Heroes Square, George Town. 

The Cayman Islands closed 2025 with record-breaking December visitation and continued positive momentum in stayover arrivals supported by strong airlift capacity, robust performance in key markets, and notable gains from Canada and the United States

Held from January 12–23, 2026, bringing together maritime and law enforcement professionals from across the Overseas Territories; including Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Montserrat, and the Turks and Caicos Islands

Former Member of Parliament, Mr Austin O. Harris, passed away on Tuesday, 27 January 2026. As a mark of respect, the Cayman Islands flag will be flown at half-mast today, Wednesday, 28 January, at all Government buildings until sundown.