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Pirates Week Survey
Help Us Improve Pirates Week! This short survey will help us gather information about who’s participating in Pirates Week, measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts, and identify areas for improvement in future events. MoreOpened 8 November 2024 -
Adoption Bill, 2024
The Adoption Bill, 2024 will strengthen the legal framework for adoptions, ensuring rights are upheld and that they the necessary safeguards in place to support persons involved in the adoption process. Legislation Highlights: Modernisation and Replacement: The Adoption Bill aims to replace outdated legislation, including the Adoption of Children Act (2021 Revision) and the Adoption of Children Act (2013 Revision), providing a modern... MoreOpened 26 October 2024 -
Maintenance (Amendment) Bill, 2024
The Ministry of Investment, Innovation and Social Development (MIISD) is undertaking legislative reform to the Children Act (2012 Revision), Adoption of Children Act (2021 Revision) and Older Persons Act, 2017. These amendments represent a continued commitment to safeguarding and enhancing the rights and protections for children, young people, and older persons in the Cayman Islands. This consultation is specifically in regards to the Maintenance (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which is part... MoreOpened 26 October 2024 -
Children (Amendment) Bill, 2024
The Children (Amendment) Bill, 2024 will further strengthen legal protections for children, ensuring their rights are upheld and that they the necessary safeguards are in place to support them and also provide necessary regulatory and advocacy frameworks aligning with international best practices. Legislation Highlights: Strengthening Child Safeguarding: The amendments to the Children Act enhance child protection by establishing a unified... MoreOpened 26 October 2024 -
Older Persons (Amendment) Bill, 2024
The Ministry of Investment, Innovation and Social Development (MIISD) is undertaking legislative reform to the Children Act (2012 Revision), Adoption of Children Act (2021 Revision) and Older Persons Act, 2017. These amendments represent a continued commitment to safeguarding and enhancing the rights and protections for children, young people, and older persons in the Cayman Islands. This consultation is specifically in regards to the Older Persons (Amendment) Bill, 2024. ... MoreOpened 26 October 2024 -
Hurricane Preparedness Survey
This brief survey is intended to gather important insights from the public regarding changes in preparedness and perceptions over the last two decades since Hurricane Ivan. We are seeking to understand how our communities have adjusted their disaster readiness strategies and views on natural disasters in the aftermath of the devastating event. MoreClosed 30 September 2024 -
Planning Statement
We are inviting feedback on the updated Planning Statement for PlanCayman – Cayman’s long-range comprehensive development plan. All individuals and public and private organisations in the Cayman Islands, including NGOs, faith-based/community organisations, and government entities, are encouraged to participate. Our goal is to ensure the document accurately reflects the nation’s needs. What is PlanCayman ? PlanCayman is our long-term... MoreClosed 6 August 2024 -
Conserving the Cayman Sage
The public is invited to submit comments on a plan to conserve Salvia caymanensis, known locally as Cayman sage. Conservation Status The Cayman Sage is a flowering herb native exclusively to Grand Cayman. Originally described in 1900 under a different name, and then published as a unique species by Proctor in 1986, it was suspected to have become extinct until rediscovered growing in the road verge on the Queen’s Highway in 2007. Although this wild population has... MoreClosed 30 June 2024 -
National Health Strategy
The Ministry of Health & Wellness will be undertaking a public consultation for the development of a new National Health Strategy for the Cayman Islands from May 1st to May 31st 2024. We thank you in advance for completing the online survey . Your contributions will help to shape the future of health and wellness in the Cayman Islands over the next decade. Take the Survey: What exactly is a National Health Strategy? The National Health Strategy is an agreed... MoreClosed 31 May 2024 -
Successful Schools and Achieving Students 2
Join the Office of Education Standards during an upcoming public consultation meeting to share your feedback on the inspection framework used for schools, Successful Schools and Achieving Students 2, and our inspection processes. MoreClosed 1 May 2024 -
Pharmacy Bill
The proposed Bill seeks to ensure and facilitate the proper regulation of the pharmacy practice. This long-awaited piece of legislation will intentionally repeal and replace the Pharmacy Act, 1979 and the Pharmacy (Poisons and Restricted Pharmaceuticals) Regulations (2017 Revision). It provides for the comprehensive control, quality and safety of various types of medicines. When the Bill becomes an Act, it will uphold the highest standard of pharmaceutical services for the Cayman... MoreClosed 30 November 2023 -
National Pensions (Amendment) Bill, 2023
The Case for Change The National Pensions (Amendment) Bill, 2023 proposes to amend the National Pensions Act to increase the maximum amount for withdrawals from pension plans for home purchase or construction, mortgage reduction, or mortgage payoff. The proposed amendments also aim to provide more flexibility to pension plan members and address some of the shortcomings of the existing legislation. The drafted bill also includes some important provisions to help ensure that... MoreClosed 16 October 2023 -
Sexual Harassment Bill
What is Sexual Harassment? Sexual harassment is unwanted or unwelcomed behavior of a sexual nature that is offensive, humiliating, or intimidating; or that creates a hostile environment. This conduct can be verbal, physical or by gesticulation (offensive gestures). It may be subtle or direct; and can occur in-person/face –to-face, or electronically/online, in audio, digital images or written format. Anyone can experience sexual harassment, regardless of their gender, sex, social... MoreClosed 8 September 2023 -
National Energy Policy Five-Year Review
The Ministry of Sustainability & Climate Resiliency and the Energy Policy Council (EPC) are leading a five-year review of the National Energy Policy (NEP) and Implementation Plan. This policy-mandated review focuses heavily on revising the implementation plan and engaging with the key stakeholders responsible for the implementation of the strategies within the policy. To produce the revised NEP and Implementation Plan now out for public consultation, the Ministry and EPC undertook... MoreClosed 31 August 2023 -
Minimum Wage
The Minimum Wage Advisory Committee (MWAC) is seeking the public’s feedback on the country’s next national minimum wage. From 20 June to 31 July 2023, the public is asked to give their feedback by way of completing an online survey on Survey Monkey to share their thoughts and concerns. The MWAC is comprised of 16 members representing employers, employees and members of the community, including youth and the Sister Islands, and meets weekly since convening on 25 January... MoreClosed 31 July 2023 -
Climate Change Policy
The vision for our national policy is for a climate-resilient Cayman Islands that promotes and sustains vibrant communities, a thriving natural environment and a robust economy, where people can live their best lives now and for future generations. Based on the findings of the Cayman Islands Climate Change Risk Assessment, our national policy aims to address the significant threats posed by climate change, protect our communities and natural environment, and promote opportunities for... MoreClosed 30 June 2023 -
The National Youth Policy & National Sports Policy
The National Youth Policy & National Sports Policy lays the groundwork for youth and sports development in the Cayman Islands. Over the next five to ten years, this comprehensive strategy aims to drive success, growth, and address current challenges within the youth and sports sectors. The urgency to update the existing National Youth and National Sports Policies underscores the necessity for robust guidelines to inform decision-making and to address the needs of these communities.... MoreClosed 19 April 2023 -
Food & Nutrition Security Policy
The Food and Nutrition Security Policy seeks to ensure the availability and accessibility of adequate, affordable, safe and nutritious food for all people at all times in the Cayman Islands, especially the vulnerable, to meet their dietary and food preferences for an active and healthy life. The policy involves the identification and analysis of the contributing factors undermining food and nutrition security in the Islands and the crafting of measures to comprehensively address the... MoreClosed 4 December 2022 -
Identification Register
Imagine eCayman A Cayman Islands digital ID and its underlying suite of systems and technologies will launch the Cayman Islands into the 21st Century. This Government aims to provide an enabling innovation that will truly modernise governance, and transform how Cayman Islands residents transact with Government and businesses, and thereby enhance the digital infrastructure, service delivery and overall economic competitiveness of the country. To formally launch the digital ID,... MoreClosed 4 December 2022 -
Gambling Bill
The Gambling (Amendment) Bill, 2022 has been amended in line with Government’s efforts to foster safer communities across the Cayman Islands. The increased sanctions and fines for a range of illegal gambling offences contained in the new Bill intend to serve as a very strong deterrent to disincentivise illegal gambling activity, and subsequently protect individuals and families from financial and emotional harm. Under the new Bill, penalties are proposed to increase for a range of... MoreClosed 4 December 2022
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