Cost-of-living relief: Cabinet has approved higher duty-free allowances for returning residents, with a temporary CI$1,000 personal allowance during peak travel (1 July–31 Aug 2026) and a permanent rise from CI$500 to CI$800 from 1 Sept 2026, plus another CI$1,000 window for Christmas travel (23 Nov 2026–7 Jan 2027). Local governance & spending: The NCFC says it’s adding CI$134.3M to the 2026 budget, including major boosts for education (including Cayman Brac’s new high school), roads and housing land/airport upgrades, and port improvements in George Town. Customs leadership: Marlon Bodden has been appointed Director of the Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service effective 1 July, tasked with strengthening border protection and legitimate trade/travel. Legal services crackdown: A new Legal Services Act enforcement move makes practising Cayman Islands law without a local practice certificate a criminal offence after a six-month overseas grace period ended 30 June. Tourism & culture: The National Gallery opens “Medium: The Materiality of Making,” a free exhibition (25 June–12 Nov) featuring 37 Cayman artists exploring the materials behind their work. Travel trade pulse: WTE Miami 2026 opens registration (27–28 Oct) with a focus on “Travel Advisor of the Future,” highlighting AI-driven booking changes and new distribution models. Visitor momentum: May stayover arrivals hit 40,015 (+16.5% YoY), led by the US and Canada, while cruise passenger numbers fell as calls declined.