AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoOpposition & Civil Service: Opposition Leader Joey Hew said he’s “unsettled” by government spending another CI$134m for the 2026 budget at the halfway point, warning of uncertainties ahead and a shrinking surplus. Governance & Integrity: The Commission for Standards in Public Life launched a year-long Good Governance Campaign 2026, with a public consultation on proposed Standards in Public Life Act amendments. Leadership Change: Deputy Governor Franz Manderson’s retirement drew formal Opposition praise, while Gloria McField-Nixon was sworn in as Deputy Governor and Head of the Civil Service. Safeguarding & Health Systems: MHES appointed its first Designated Safeguarding Lead, Carolina Ferreira, to strengthen protection of children and vulnerable adults across the ministry. Development vs Environment: The Cayman Forward Initiative published its roadmap after consultation and a summit, aiming to end “uncontrolled development” through phased planning and environmental reforms. Public Safety Notices: RCIPS and the Cayman Islands Government renewed warnings about a text message scam impersonating the Postal Service to steal customs payments. National Remembrance & Community: National Hero Francine Jackson will lie in state at Parliament before her official funeral; meanwhile, leaders broke ground on the new Cayman Aquatic Centre. Regional Politics: Caricom is pressing Britain to return overseas territories as part of slavery reparations, explicitly including the Cayman Islands.
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