By Alric Lindsay According to the Customs and Border Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, published in the Cayman Islands Gazette on December 27, 2024, the Customs and Border Control Act is proposed to be amended. Changes include a 2% duty...
Notices
Ministry of Tourism Press Release The Ministry of Tourism and Ports wishes to inform the public that their offices will be closed at the following times for the Christmas and New Year’s public holidays: The Deputy Premier Hon. Kenneth...
Government Publishes Policy For Exempting Persons From Work Permit Requirements & Term Limits
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By Alric Lindsay As members of the public may be aware, under section 53(1)(b) of the Immigration (Transition) Act (2022 Revision), the Cabinet has the power to exempt any person from the requirement to have a work permit. To...
CBC Press Release The Cayman Islands Coast Guard (CICG) received a report on Thursday, 28 November at approximately 1:45pm of a vessel in distress sinking 18 nautical miles NE of Grand Cayman. A tanker nearby rescued the passengers who...
Water Authority Press Release Water Authority-Cayman wishes to advise its valued customers of the holiday hours at both its Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac offices. These are as follows: Tuesday, 24 December 2024 Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00...
Customs & Border Control Press Release Due to the increase in the volume of air cargo during the Christmas Season, Customs & Border Control (CBC) is encouraging businesses and individuals in the Sister Islands to collect their goods as...
CINICO Press Release The Savannah branch of the Cayman Islands National Insurance Company (CINICO) will close as of Monday, 30 December 2024. CINICO members may continue to visit that branch until that date. As of Thursday, 2 January 2025,...
By Alric Lindsay According to a publication in the Cayman Islands Gazette dated December 2, 2024, Richard Parchment has been appointed the new chairman of the board of directors of the National Roads Authority. His appointment expires on May...
Travellers: Duty-Free Items Rise From $500 To $1,000 Between December 2024 & January 2025
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By Alric Lindsay According to the Customs Tariff (Amendment of Schedule 2) Order, 2024, published on November 29, 2024, the Cabinet has amended the schedule of duty-free items to allow travellers to import baggage and household items with a...
WORC Press Release The Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) advises the public of the last meeting dates of the WORC Boards: