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Jamaica was the top destination for money sent abroad in 2025, according to CIMA’s annual report (Photo: Unsplash / Tom Podmore)

Jamaica dominates Cayman’s US$326m remittance outflows

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Nearly two-thirds of overseas transfers went to Jamaica.

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Speakers to bring perspectives on adversity, cybersecurity and emerging risks.

CEC courts Canadian founders in push for lasting ‘Cayman-Canada corridor’

Investment drive increasingly sector-led, targeting tech, fintech and digital assets.

Portmore win rematch against Academy Sports Club

The Jamaican champions win the second game of a two-game series.
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Maples welcomes new Caymanian attorneys after articles

Both lawyers trained across multiple practice areas before qualifying.
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How a design studio and local artist helped transform Carey Olsen’s office

Frederick + McRae on their recent redesign and giving professional spaces a sense of place.
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Oxbridge Re returns to profit as strategy expands to AI

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Thoma Bravo deal puts Accelerant Re rating in focus

AM Best will assess the impact of the proposed ownership change.
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SPORT

Portmore defeat Academy 2-0 in preseason clash

Jamaican side takes first game of two-match series.

Cayman U-14 Boys National Team are ready for CFU challenge

Team prepares to face Caribbean rivals in Punta Cana in August.
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CULTURE & LIFESTYLE
Culture & Lifestyle

Blue Iguana Conservation Programme breaks ground on new facility

National Trust marks 36 years of iguana protection with new laboratory.
Culture & Lifestyle

Help For Children Cayman sets November date for fundraising gala

Event follows a gala that raised more than CI$330,000 last year.
Culture & Lifestyle

New weekly 5km parkrun to launch at Camana Bay

Volunteer-led event open to all ages and fitness levels.
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OPINION

Opinion

Cayman’s permit numbers are not the disease; they are the symptom

The real challenge is growth management, not permits.
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Cayman company and partnership registrations reach record levels

Number of companies on general registry increased by 2,081 in 2025.

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