AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHealth Insurance: CG BritCay (Coralisle Medical) is proposing to raise Cayman’s Standard Health Insurance Contract (SHIC) premiums by about 25% from 1 July, citing claims experience and rising healthcare costs, while the Health Insurance Commission and the Ministry of Health review whether the increase is excessive or unfair. Local Governance & Business Licensing: The Cayman Islands Government published the Local Companies (Control) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, giving Cabinet power to impose moratoriums on non-Cayman-owned licence grants in the public interest, aimed at opening space for local entrepreneurs. Utilities & Cost of Living: Water Authority-Cayman confirmed a 3% base price increase effective 1 July, with residential and sewerage rates moving up across Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac. Corporate & Markets: Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. approved a $0.14 quarterly dividend for Q3 2026; Toobit launched a SpaceX-themed crypto trading rewards campaign; and Centurion Acquisition Corp. postponed its shareholder meeting to 12 June. Crime & Justice: Police are seeking a person possibly injured after a disturbance on West Bay Road; and two men accused of mugging tourists near Seven Mile Beach are set for trial in August. Regional Economy & Travel: Cayman Airways picked up World Travel Awards nominations and launched a new nonstop route to Austin, Texas, while Cayman Art Week wrapped with record attendance and strong sales. Legal/Finance: A Bahrain court rejected Awal Bank liquidator’s rejection of $2.8bn claims, clearing the way for major creditor payouts.
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