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Patrick Smith, First Caymanian Auditor General Appointed

Governor Jane Owen and newly appointed Auditor General Patrick Smith. Patrick Smith, who has been the Deputy Auditor General with remit for corporate and international affairs, has been appointed as the country’s new Auditor General, effective 1 June 2025.  He…

Absolutely Caribbean: Showcasing Functional and Sustainable Nutrition at Vitafoods

From Caribbean Export From the cocoa fields of Trinidad and Tobago and the Dominican Republic to the vibrant kitchens of Jamaica, Caribbean innovation in health foods is set to make an impact on the global stage. From May 20–22, four…

Cayman: Ministry of PLAHI and DoA Reaffirms Commitment to Plant Biosecurity

This week, the Cayman Islands Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure (PLAHI), and the Department of Agriculture (DoA) join with colleagues globally to recognise and celebrate International Day of Plant Health under the theme “The Importance of Plant Health in One Health,”. A theme that highlights the essential…

Missing: Kayla James, Tashaena Williams, Kylah Watson and Ashantie McLean

From RCIPS Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating missing teens Kayla James, 16, Tashaena Williams, 15, Kayla Watson, 14, and Ashanti McLean, 15. Two of the teens, Kayla James and Tashaena Williams, left their Bodden Town home…

Cayman: Substantial Completion for Phase 2 of the George Town Revitalisation Initiative

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – 16 May 2025, The George Town Revitalisation Initiative(GTRI), led by the Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing, and Infrastructure(PLAHI), is moving ahead with remarkable momentum as it completes the second phase of excitingimprovements. In a…

PAHO’s 2024 annual report details health security achievements in the Americas

Washington, D.C., 15 May 2025 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) released its 2024 annual reportdocumenting its work to strengthen health security across the Americas amid infectious disease outbreaks, the Region’s heavy reliance on imported vaccines and pharmaceuticals, and persistent…

In Bloom: A Reflection and celebration of Power, Purpose & Possibility

By Kwayera Archer Kwayera Archer Jamaican Proverb: “Every mikkle mek a mukkle.” Every small act of care contributes to something greater. ROOTED IN GENEROSITY Dear Family, This season is a sacred unfolding. As I walk through my 60th year, I’ve…

New Workshop + Grants & Funding Resources for You

By Christine Ntim It’s been a crazy start of the month with juggling the newsletter relaunch, the continuation of webinar Wednesdays and the exciting news around the live workshop I am hosting this month.  If you recall, I got really…

UWO will investigate how jailed ex-solicitor’s wife bought house

By Neil Rose From Legal Futures The unexplained wealth order (UWO) issued against the ex-wife of the struck-off solicitor behind the Axiom Legal Financing Fund fraud will investigate whether her home was bought with tainted funds, the High Court has…

GOV.KY Beta Launched as Part of Major Digital Upgrade

The Cayman Islands Government has launched a public beta of the new GOV.KY platform, marking a key milestone in its efforts to modernise how the Government communicates and delivers services online.  Prompted by the end-of-life status of the current content management system,…