AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSaharan Dust Alert: Cayman’s Health and Weather services are warning residents that Saharan dust will build from Friday through Monday, with light dust arriving by midday Saturday and peak (moderate) levels expected Sunday—advising people to limit outdoor time, keep doors and windows closed, and use A/C recirculation or purifiers, especially if you have respiratory issues. Duty-Free Update: The permanent CI$800 duty-free allowance for returning residents is now in effect (from 1 Sept), replacing the temporary CI$1,000 summer allowance that ended 31 Aug; the higher temporary allowance returns 23 Nov–7 Jan 2027. Scuba Spotlight: Cayman’s 23rd Annual International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame induction ceremony celebrated global diving leaders, with the Cayman Islands’ marine environment and conservation mission front and center. Tourism Policy & People: Dr. Karie Bergstrom has been appointed Chief of Staff to Premier André Ebanks from 1 Oct, bringing tourism leadership experience and board background. Travel Business: Enterprise Cayman’s Launch Labs Incubator welcomed 18 ventures after a Grand Cayman opening retreat, aiming to connect local founders with global innovation networks. Community & Culture: UCCI rolled out orientation across Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac for the 2026–2027 academic year.
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