AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEnvironment & Fisheries: The Cayman Islands Department of Environment is testing the “Rpelx” electromagnetic shark deterrent with local anglers, aiming to cut shark losses of hooked fish and tackle while supporting shark conservation; the 3-year Darwin Plus-funded project will compare 100 deep drops with and 100 without the device. Addiction Recovery: Beacon Farms convened a cross-sector symposium to strengthen Cayman’s addiction recovery “continuum of care,” focusing on prevention, adolescent services, funding models, information-sharing, and aftercare—while flagging employment as a key barrier for people rebuilding their lives. Crypto & Finance: Trinidad and Tobago is preparing to move its crypto sector from a sandbox to a permanent regulatory framework, with regulators looking at uses beyond trading, including remittances, cross-border payments, stablecoins and tokenisation. Corporate & Legal: An intermediate insurance holding company based in the Cayman Islands has filed for Chapter 15 protection in New York to preserve U.S. assets for creditors. Local Business & Compliance: Cayman’s Customs & Border Control Service reminded buyers that importing vehicles with model years eight years or older is prohibited, with specific 2019/2020 cut-offs as 2026 ends. Talent & Community: Cayman Finance marked 48 students completing its LEAD work-experience programme, while Dart announced its 2026 scholarship recipients.
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