AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAviation & Tourism: Cayman Airways launched a new nonstop route between Grand Cayman and Austin, Texas, with Tourism Minister Gary Rutty citing strong demand and Austin’s growing share of US visitors. Water & Cost of Living: Water Authority-Cayman confirmed a 3% base rate increase from 1 July, lifting residential and sewerage charges across Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and trucked water. Crime & Justice: Two men accused of mugging tourists near Seven Mile Beach pleaded not guilty and are set for trial in August, with charges tied to robberies of a cruise visitor and a Canadian passenger. Corporate & Finance Appointments: Lloyds Banking Group named Daniel Sims to lead a newly created captive insurance team, while ICZOOM Group Inc. appointed Yi Wang as a director and audit committee chair. Insurance Sector: Cayman First appointed Natasha Pettier as CEO, and the Cayman NextGen Insurance Forum drew 130+ students to explore insurance and reinsurance careers. Governance & Public Services: The Cayman Islands Parliament hosted the 5th Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference, focusing on governance, AI in legislatures and constitutional continuity. Energy Policy Watch: CUC’s dispute over “undisclosed” rooftop solar is again flagged as a barrier to Cayman’s renewable targets. Regional Links: Premier André Ebanks pushed regulatory and trade cooperation in Trinidad and New York, including CFATF engagement.
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