AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCaribbean Diplomacy: Cayman Premier André Ebanks joined Bermuda’s UKOT Caribbean caucus, with Anguilla’s Cora Richardson-Hodge and Turks & Caicos’ Jamell Robinson visiting the House of Assembly as leaders compare priorities on economic resilience and climate preparedness. Customs & Cost of Living: The Cayman Islands’ permanent personal duty-free allowance is now CI$800 (from CI$500), replacing the temporary CI$1,000 summer allowance that ended 31 August; the temporary allowance returns 23 Nov–7 Jan. Telecom Regulation: C3 Pure Fibre says it will seek leave to appeal to the JCPC after the Court of Appeal ruled OfReg licence fees were lawful, as the regulator pursues CI$500,000+ in fees. Public Finance Accountability: Government outcome-based budgeting is still not ready for the next cycle, with improvements expected by 2030/31, after PAC scrutiny of OAG recommendations. Weather & Business Risk: Record-breaking heat continued into August, with Grand Cayman 11 inches below wet-season rainfall and Cayman Brac 12 inches below, linked to El Niño. Reinsurance Industry: CIRCA opened early-bird registration for ReConnect 2027, focused on regulation, capital and risk.
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