Economic growth strengthened in the Cayman Islands first quarter
Economic activity in the Cayman Islands as measured by the gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have grown by 2.4% in the first quarter of 2016. “The domestic economy continued to strengthen as GDP growth accelerated from the 1.4%…
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Consumption Expenditure by Households in Cayman Islands reached $1.7 Billion in 2015
The overall household consumption expenditure in the Cayman Islands in 2015 is estimated at $1,697.07 million. This is revealed in the Household Budget Survey (HBS) 2015 Report released today by the Economics and Statistics Office. The survey covered all 12…
Cayman Islands economy sustained growth in 2015
The country’s estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at constant prices rose by 2.0 percent in 2015. This was the highlight of The Cayman Islands’ Annual Economic Report 2015 released by the Economics and Statistics Office. “Despite challenges from the global…
Cayman Islands overall imports recover in the first quarter
The country’s merchandise imports in the quarter ending March 2016 amounted to CI$197.9 million, higher by 11.9% or CI$21.0 million higher compared to the same period in 2015. “I am pleased to note that imports in the first quarter increased,…
2015 Statistics show improvement in Cayman Islands Education
Compendium of Statistics 2015 Shows Improvement in Education Statistics The annual Compendium of Statistics 2015 was released today by the Economics and Statistics Office. The Compendium is a comprehensive collection of statistics from various public and private sector data sources, covering…
Throne Speech, Policy Statement, Budget Address delivered to Cayman Islands Legislature Mon May 30
The Legislative Assembly this morning (Monday, 30 May 2016) began its new session for the year with the State Opening which had Cayman Islands Government leaders setting the tone for the coming year with three major presentations. First, Her Excellency…
Cayman Islands Consumer Price Index falls & Merchandise Imports decline
Consumer Price Index Fell by 2.8% in First Quarter 2016 The overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the first quarter of 2016 declined by 2.8 percent when compared to the same quarter in 2015. “This is the fifth consecutive quarter…
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Thieves steal from Cayman Islands church including car RCIPS Request Public Assistance to Locate Vehicle Stolen From Agape Church during Burglary Officers responded to a report of a burglary on Saturday morning, 30 April, at about 5AM to the Agape…
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HM Queen Elizabeth II is 90 From Premier of the Cayman Islands: On behalf of the people of the Cayman Islands I wish Her Majesty The Queen a very happy 90th birthday. May the Lord continue to shine His…
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Cayman Islands: NIKO’S FOSTER APPEAL From CARE – Cayman Animal Rescue Enthusiasts Niko is a sweet guy, who is in a tremendous amount of pain right now and desperately needs our help. This handsome chap has sustained an awful injury…
