Cayman Government & Schools: Personal phones and communication devices are now banned across all CIG schools, starting the new academic year, after complaints about classroom distractions, with parents still able to contact children through established channels. Local Governance & Health Policy: Cabinet is still “dragging its feet” on legalising a proposed October National Day of Wellness, even though a private member’s motion passed unanimously in parliament and officials say it only needs Cabinet steps to amend the Public Holidays Act schedule. Employment & Workplace Rights: Immigration and Caymanian Employment Minister Michael Myles says “shady” employers are still dodging Caymanian hiring rules and leaving locals without training or advancement, while promoting Hello2Hired recruitment events that connected 91 jobseekers with 24 employers. Education Expansion: Sir John A. Cumber Primary in West Bay will expand with a former nursery school site to add a fourth Reception class and two autism-specific classrooms, aiming to ease growing demand. Public Services & Infrastructure: The Port Authority coordinated a specialised offshore ship-to-barge transfer to bring a new MAN HX60 logistics vehicle into Grand Cayman for the Cayman Islands Regiment. Digital & Security Partnerships: RYKI and the Cayman Islands Government announced a partnership to strengthen investigations into crypto-enabled financial crime, including secure custody and conversion support for active cases. Road Safety Procurement: A bid process for an Integrated Traffic Management and Enforcement System is now in the Public Procurement Committee stage, but speed camera rollout remains slow despite years of planning. Regional Business & Tech: A Jamaican entrepreneur’s AI “SnapTap” platform is expanding across the Caribbean and includes Cayman among its operating countries. Global Finance Context: A new ranking of foreign U.S. Treasury holders lists the Cayman Islands among the top custodial holders, reflecting where securities are held rather than ultimate ownership.