Fuel Relief Extended: Government approved a three-month extension of the 2026 Fuel Relief Programme, keeping a 100% import duty waiver on gasoline, diesel and propane and continuing electricity fuel charge assistance through Dec 2026, with electricity charges capped at CI$0.18/kWh for nearly 95% of households. Public Health: The 2026/27 seasonal flu vaccination schedule is now set, with clinics at Anthony S. Eden Hospital, district health centres and GPCs, plus outreach at participating supermarkets, and separate contact points for Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Tourism Momentum: August stay-over arrivals rose 9.2% to 27,445, marking the tenth straight month of growth; cruise passenger numbers also increased to 50,960. Parliament Returns: Parliament resumes Sept 30 with major bills including a motion to explore a sovereign wealth fund, plus public health and environmental health legislation and updates to several existing laws. Maritime & Resilience: World Maritime Day messaging highlighted the Cayman Maritime Governance Framework, while HMS Trent’s visit supports hurricane-season contingency planning with local agencies. Local Economy & Governance: UCCI celebrated Elderly Healthcare Aide graduates, and CCMI awarded 400+ scholarships for a Marine Ecology Course in Little Cayman. Pets Rules Updated: New dog and cat import rules take effect Oct 1, tightening breed restrictions and updating rabies-risk requirements and health certificate signatures. Finance & Courts: Mark Phillips KC appointed to the Grand Court Financial Services Division; separately, a lawsuit alleges a life insurer’s capital shortfall tied to offshore-related reinsurance and self-dealing. Crypto/Markets Watch: Blockchain.com reportedly targets a US IPO raising about $500m at a $4bn–$6bn valuation, as it expands into tokenized stocks and other services.