AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDuty-Free Update: Cayman’s temporary CI$1,000 summer duty-free allowance ended 31 August, and the permanent CI$800 allowance for returning residents is now in effect (from 1 September), with the temporary CI$1,000 set to return 23 November–7 January 2027. Tourism Leadership: Dr Karie Bergstrom has been appointed Chief of Staff to Premier André Ebanks, starting 1 October, bringing deep tourism and public-service experience. Scuba Spotlight: The Cayman Islands’ International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame inducted new honourees, with the ceremony reaffirming the islands as a natural home for diving heritage and conservation. Visitor & Student Links: UCCI welcomed students for 2026–2027 with orientation across Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac, while SSOB students are set to visit the Cayman Islands during fall break. Travel Industry Buzz: Southwest Airlines plans its first-ever airport lounges (starting late 2027) and continues expanding Caribbean routes—good news for Cayman-bound travelers. Community Events: Cayman Islands Volleyball Association’s Senior One Day Beach Volleyball competition returns at Seven Mile Beach on 11 or 18 October. Local Tourism Watch: Officials say a pay-to-play social media influencer matter involving Cayman businesses is being investigated by WORC.
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