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Cayman Islands Central Procurement Office unveils new website

• The Central Procurement Office launches its new website www.procure.gov.ky. • It provides a central portal for all things procurement for stakeholders inside and outside Government. • All queries can be sent to [email protected]. GRAND CAYMAN (GIS) – The Central…

Cayman Islands Government: Duty concessions extended

From Cayman Islands Government Ministry of Finance & Economic Development The Government has extended the flat 15% import duty rate on building materials imported to Grand Cayman for a further year, to 31 December 2018. In explaining the reason for…

Cayman Islands are counting on a successful stats conference

Some 50 statisticians representing 21 countries and international organisations are this week attending three different meetings in the Cayman Islands for the first time. Held at the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort, the conference is comprised of the 42nd Meeting…

Opening speech and programme of CARICOM Statistics Conference held in Cayman Islands

Caribbean statisticians began deliberations yesterday morning (Monday, 23 October 2017) following the formal opening of their week-long conference at the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort. The attendees, representing regional countries as well as international organisations, are being hosted by the…

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Christmas and New Year Message

by Minister for Finance and Economic Development, Hon. Marco Archer Hello, I am Marco Archer, Minister for Finance and Economic Development. I would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New…

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Cayman Islands economy grew by 3.0% in the first half of 2016

The Cayman Islands’ economy grew by an estimated 3.0% in the first six months of 2016, as the first quarter growth of 2.4% further strengthened to 3.2% in the second quarter. “I am pleased to note that growth in the…

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Cayman Islands Finance Minister’s speech to Professional Development Week

Navigating the Future: Challenges Ahead By Honourable Marco Archer Minister for Finance and Economic Development 24 November 2016 Introduction Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen, it is indeed my pleasure to have been invited to speak this morning, Day 2 of…

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The Editor Speaks: Stats show improvements but backbench MLA’s doubt

When there is an election on the horizon and the government of the day, hoping to be re-elected, produce good news, you are not to give them any congratulations. In fact you are going to cast as much doubt as…

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ESO reports show improvements in Cayman Islands cost of living, employment and imports

The Economics and Statistics Office (ESO) has just published three important reports highlighting the current state of the Cayman Islands economy: The Cayman Islands’ Consumer Price Index Report: June 2016 The Cayman Islands’ Labour Force Survey Report: Spring 2016 The…

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Cayman Islands neighbourhood policing department reminds public to secure vehicles From RCIPS The RCIPS Neighbourhood Policing Department (NPD) would like to remind the public to lock and secure its vehicles, even when leaving the car for only brief periods. Since…