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Premier Ebanks Answers Media Questions on Kiddiewinks Purchase
The Hon. André M. Ebanks MP, Premier and Minister for Financial Services and Commerce, held a media briefing yesterday to answer questions from local media on the Government's recent acquisition of the Kiddiewinks preschool in West Bay, following his statement on the Attorney General finding no breach in the Ministerial Code of Conduct or the Standards of Public Life by the Premier.
Premier Welcomes Attorney General's Finding on Kiddiewinks Purchase
Responding to Her Excellency the Governor’s statement, the Premier the Hon. André Ebanks welcomed the finding that his actions in connection with the purchase of the Kiddiewinks preschool did not breach the Ministerial Code of Conduct or the Standards in Public Life Act.
Statement from Premier Ebanks on Kiddiewinks Purchase
Finance Committee Approves CI$44.9 Million for Healthcare and Community Support
CI$44,945,598 in supplementary appropriations for the 2026 financial year, with most of the additional funding directed to healthcare, financial assistance, and ex-gratia benefits for seafarers and veterans.
Parliament Passes Tobacco and Health Practice Amendment Bills
Cayman Hosts CFATF's 18th Council of Ministers Meeting
The Cayman Islands hosted the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF)'s 18th Council of Ministers Meeting, welcoming ministers, attorneys general, senior officials and representatives from across the region for two days of discussion on the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
Summary of Parliamentary Proceedings: 30 September 2026
The Second Meeting of the 2026-2027 Session of Parliament commenced on Wednesday, 30 September 2026. Deputy Governor swearing in, 14 reports and Government discussing issues affecting communities across the Cayman Islands were among the highlights of Parliament’s latest Sitting. Members tackled proposed changes to housing, healthcare, education and infrastructure, and received news on the Fuel Relief Programme.
Hector Robinson to Chair START, Oversee Cayman Forward Planning and Environmental Reforms
In June, Cayman Forward brought together representatives from across private, public and civic sectors to establish a more collaborative and effective approach to development and environmental management in the Cayman Islands.
Government Moves to Modernise Whistleblower Protections
Premier and Minister for Financial Services and Commerce, the Hon. André M. Ebanks MP will move a Government Motion at the upcoming meeting of Parliament seeking support for work to modernise and bolster the Whistleblower Protection Act, 2015.
