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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>n4m cayman</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/briefing/</link><description>Useful Cayman dates and official next steps. Check each source before acting.</description><item><title>Free ParentCraft class on Monday</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-abbe767fa554d1893f8e/</link><description>Pregnancy health and parent-infant mental health, 5:30–7 pm at Anthony S. Eden Hospital, Hibiscus Conference Room, off Pines Drive. Status: expired. HSA describes the course as free with no registration. Confirm the session before travelling. The latest source check was unavailable; this is retained last-good information. Recheck the official source before acting.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-abbe767fa554d1893f8e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:36:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Flu vaccination at the hospital</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-9c5722497d99d4c59996/</link><description>Anthony S. Eden Hospital Atrium sessions run through 9 October, 10 am–noon. First come, first served while supplies last; no appointment required. Status: expired. Programme window, not continuous opening. Confirm the day’s session with HSA; the captured notice does not establish a price. The latest source check was unavailable; this is retained last-good information. Recheck the official source before acting.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-9c5722497d99d4c59996</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:59:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>District flu vaccination sessions start 12 October</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-a4a642b59d3713ac5d2b/</link><description>HSA lists weekday sessions at District Health Centres and General Practice Clinic, 2:30–4 pm, beginning 12 October. Status: needs-review. No programme end date is published here. Contact the relevant centre for the day’s availability, suitability and any charge. The latest source check was unavailable; this is retained last-good information. Recheck the official source before acting.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-a4a642b59d3713ac5d2b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:59:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Pertussis vaccination clinic on 10 October</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-f1cd22af0f9da6d8ad90/</link><description>HSA lists a 9 am–1 pm clinic at 150 Smith Road. Status: expired. The event does not state a price. Check vaccine suitability and attendance requirements with Public Health. The latest source check was unavailable; this is retained last-good information. Recheck the official source before acting.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-f1cd22af0f9da6d8ad90</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:36:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>March kidney screening has ended</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-f5ce64768549dc16c5cb/</link><description>The free World Kidney Day screening was held on 12 March 2026 at West Bay Health Centre. Status: expired. Historical event retained to prevent an old search result being mistaken for a current invitation. The latest source check was unavailable; this is retained last-good information. Recheck the official source before acting.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-f5ce64768549dc16c5cb</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:36:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Scholarship cycle changes: check the programme</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-0e3f6bcaeb54b8adbfc9/</link><description>The 30 April update announces a 1 November 2026 annual-cycle opening and no October applications. The Ministry FAQ still lists earlier windows. Status: needs-review. Conflicting official guidance: confirm the specific programme in the current portal or with the Secretariat. No guaranteed opening time, eligibility or award. The latest source check was unavailable; this is retained last-good information. Recheck the official source before acting.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-0e3f6bcaeb54b8adbfc9</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 04:59:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Local TVET grant guidance</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-a4ac7ab9579c1ed47919/</link><description>The Ministry FAQ says applications may be submitted year-round and decisions are issued quarterly. Status: reference. Evergreen guidance, not a dated opening or award guarantee. Confirm current programme rules in the portal.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-a4ac7ab9579c1ed47919</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:36:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Check financial assistance requirements</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-7faa2c14c9cbbf7ad49c/</link><description>Government guidance describes nationality or family-link, residence and household financial tests. Review the requirements before applying. Status: reference. Reference updated 10 October 2024; not a finding that you qualify. Household thresholds and the final assessment must be checked with DFA. The latest source check was unavailable; this is retained last-good information. Recheck the official source before acting.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-7faa2c14c9cbbf7ad49c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 04:59:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Check Water Authority alerts before travelling</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-bfc5bc98a1b40f483ce0/</link><description>Use the official interruption notices for locations, work windows and restoration updates. Status: reference. Reference only. The September notices shown are not current October outages. No alert does not prove that every address has water. The latest source check was unavailable; this is retained last-good information. Recheck the official source before acting.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-bfc5bc98a1b40f483ce0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:36:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Check dated RCIPS road notices</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-a37e65fb1481e2acc06a/</link><description>Read the official archive and confirm the date and affected road before changing your route. Status: reference. The October archive returned no listed notices in the reviewed capture. This is not proof that there are no road disruptions. The latest source check was unavailable; this is retained last-good information. Recheck the official source before acting.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-a37e65fb1481e2acc06a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:36:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Check HSA activities and classes</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-a25fb7e552b037e908a3/</link><description>The official calendar lists health sessions and learning opportunities. Read each event’s own requirements. Status: reference. Resource, not a blanket claim that every listed activity is free. The latest source check was unavailable; this is retained last-good information. Recheck the official source before acting.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-a25fb7e552b037e908a3</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:36:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>National Recognition nominations now close on Sunday 11 October</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-28469300b1ed824cb407/</link><description>The official page now gives the deadline for submissions as 11:59 pm on Sunday 11 October 2026. It was Sunday 4 October. Status: expired. The source says nominations received after the deadline cannot be considered.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-28469300b1ed824cb407</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:36:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Gazette table lists 16 October; confirm the deadline</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-c6a97da1bcff8bf87cb9/</link><description>The 2026 table lists Friday 16 October submissions for Gazette No. 22, published Monday 26 October. Status: needs-review. The dated 2026 table lists 16 October at noon for both sectors; the same page’s generic instructions use different weekday rules. Confirm with the Gazette Office before relying on this deadline.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-c6a97da1bcff8bf87cb9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:36:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Expo on 21 October</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-2e2dddbce23f805e0fef/</link><description>CICBD lists the Expo at Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman and links attendee registration. Status: reference. The date is confirmed; start/end times and admission price are not stated in the captured text. Exhibitor applications closed 13 September. Confirm attendance details. The latest source check was unavailable; this is retained last-good information. Recheck the official source before acting.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-2e2dddbce23f805e0fef</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:36:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>DEH Monday collection reference</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-86a3ea46c732dedd59d4/</link><description>West Bay and West Bay Road. Status: reference. Evergreen DEH area schedule, not a guaranteed next pickup. Put waste out the night before; Grand Cayman crews start at 3 am. Verify changes with DEH.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-86a3ea46c732dedd59d4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:36:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>DEH Tuesday collection reference</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-7065ffcccd09645e8b6d/</link><description>South Church Street, Walkers Road, Smith Road, Templeton Pine Lake, Shedden Road, North Sound Road, Industrial Park, Breezy Way, Eastern Avenue, Mary’s Street, Rock Hole and side roads. Status: reference. Evergreen DEH area schedule, not a guaranteed next pickup. Put waste out the night before; Grand Cayman crews start at 3 am. Verify changes with DEH.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-7065ffcccd09645e8b6d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:36:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>DEH Wednesday collection reference</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-d4f3f044fb0885dd6370/</link><description>Windsor Park, South Sound, Crewe Road, Bobby Thompson Way, Half Way Pond, Randyke Gardens, Prospect Point Road, Prospect and Patrick Island. Status: reference. Evergreen DEH area schedule, not a guaranteed next pickup. Put waste out the night before; Grand Cayman crews start at 3 am. Verify changes with DEH.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-d4f3f044fb0885dd6370</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:36:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>DEH Thursday collection reference</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-d0072f5e8e38cdffeeac/</link><description>Shamrock Road/Prospect Point Road junction to Will T Drive, including Savannah, Newlands and homes off the East West Arterial. Status: reference. Evergreen DEH area schedule, not a guaranteed next pickup. Put waste out the night before; Grand Cayman crews start at 3 am. Verify changes with DEH.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-d0072f5e8e38cdffeeac</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:36:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>DEH Friday collection reference</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-31aa50acb6bab93fa62c/</link><description>Will T Drive eastward, including Northward, Bodden Town, North Side, East End and side roads. Status: reference. Evergreen DEH area schedule, not a guaranteed next pickup. Put waste out the night before; Grand Cayman crews start at 3 am. Verify changes with DEH.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-31aa50acb6bab93fa62c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:36:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cayman Brac collection reference</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-ab9ccb33fd22df728722/</link><description>DEH publishes separate weekday routes for West End, Spot Bay, the Bluff and South Side. Status: reference. Check the exact street route in the official schedule; collection starts at 5 am. This is not a new dated collection announcement.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-ab9ccb33fd22df728722</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:36:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Little Cayman collection reference</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-0f2e22ff9ef9950e82d5/</link><description>The DEH schedule lists all locations on Monday and Wednesday. Status: reference. Evergreen schedule; Sister Islands collection starts at 5 am. Put waste out beforehand and confirm changes with DEH.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-0f2e22ff9ef9950e82d5</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:36:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Free ParentCraft class on 26 October</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-e1b9f90dd760a8f05678/</link><description>Gross motor skills and paediatric feeding and weaning, 5:30–7 pm at Anthony S. Eden Hospital, Hibiscus Conference Room. Status: needs-review. HSA describes the course as free with no registration. Confirm the session before travelling. The latest source check was unavailable; this is retained last-good information. Recheck the official source before acting.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-e1b9f90dd760a8f05678</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:36:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>CSC 2027 registration deadline: 20 November</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-7280dcaf5e725506d5bb/</link><description>The Civil Service College registration page lists 20 November 2026 for programmes starting in 2027, including leadership and workplace digital skills. Status: active. Confirmed calendar date only; closing hour is not stated. Confirm admission, employment eligibility, course cost and the relevant programme before applying.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-7280dcaf5e725506d5bb</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:36:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Electricity fuel-charge cap and fuel duty waiver now run to 31 December</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-d8edb116518bc7c4664c/</link><description>Government extended the 2026 Fuel Relief Programme by three months. The residential electricity fuel charge stays capped at CI$0.18 per kWh, and the 100% import-duty waiver on gasoline, diesel and propane continues. Status: active. The waiver removes the Government duty; it does not set or freeze pump prices. The release's example saving is about $70.44 a month on 1,200 kWh at September's fuel rate.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-d8edb116518bc7c4664c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:59:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Duty-free allowance is CI$800 now and CI$1,000 from 23 November</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-8bd6288b9b001acfcf1e/</link><description>The standard allowance for returning residents rose from CI$500 to CI$800 on 1 September. A temporary CI$1,000 allowance applies for Christmas travel, 23 November 2026 to 7 January 2027, then CI$800 resumes on 8 January. Status: needs-review. For the summer window the release said the higher allowance applied at the discretion of Customs and Border Control. Check declaration rules with CBC before you travel. The latest source check was unavailable; this is retained last-good information. Recheck the official source before acting.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-8bd6288b9b001acfcf1e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:36:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Free shuttle now links East End and North Side</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-e757c8e93cb0e745c3a2/</link><description>The Eastern Link is a free four-month public transport pilot that started 1 October. It runs Monday to Saturday, 7:30 am to 7:30 pm, not on public holidays. If you transfer to an existing public bus, the normal bus fare applies. Status: active. The release names three services and Frank Sound Junction as the connection to existing buses; stop lists were attachments not shown on the page. No end date is given beyond four months. The four-month duration is stated, but an exact end date is not supplied.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-e757c8e93cb0e745c3a2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:59:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Government schools are closed to students from Thursday 15 to Friday 23 October</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-9688bbb7c79b803ac422/</link><description>Two teacher training days on 15 and 16 October run straight into the half-term break of 19 to 23 October. That is seven school days in a row with no classes. Status: needs-review. From the approved calendar PDF. The calendar lists no closure on Monday 26 October. Confirm with your child's school. The latest source check was unavailable; this is retained last-good information. Recheck the official source before acting.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-9688bbb7c79b803ac422</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 04:59:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Public holidays left this year: 9 November, 25 December and 28 December</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-f16a6bcbf5819f88b776/</link><description>Remembrance Day is Monday 9 November. Christmas Day is Friday 25 December and Boxing Day is observed on Monday 28 December. Government offices close on public holidays. Status: needs-review. The official 2026 list has no October public holiday. Check the Government list before treating another listing as an official holiday. The latest source check was unavailable; this is retained last-good information. Recheck the official source before acting.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-f16a6bcbf5819f88b776</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:36:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cayman Airways' last nonstop New York flight is 19 October</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-816917c94ced5c8ecce3/</link><description>The airline is ending its Grand Cayman to New York JFK nonstop service. The final flight operates on 19 October 2026. Status: needs-review. If you hold a booking after 19 October, check it with Cayman Airways. The release does not describe rebooking or refunds.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-816917c94ced5c8ecce3</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:36:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Expect more mosquitoes, most of all in the eastern districts</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-cb212db0dd3a6cb08d5c/</link><description>The Mosquito Research and Control Unit warned on 30 September of more mosquito activity across all three islands after high tides and rain. It asks residents to empty anything in the yard that holds water. Status: needs-review. The advisory spoke of 'the coming days' from 30 September and gives no end date.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-cb212db0dd3a6cb08d5c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:59:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Police: never share your six-digit WhatsApp code</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-947461d7ca255837a1a4/</link><description>RCIPS says scammers are taking over local WhatsApp accounts by asking for the six-digit verification code, then messaging the owner's contacts for money. Turn on two-step verification, and call the person before sending money. Status: active. The advice to call the person first is ordinary caution, not a quote from the release.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-947461d7ca255837a1a4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:59:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Statistics Office interviewers are visiting about 2,000 homes: ask for the ESO ID card</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-39529a6bfece049587af/</link><description>The Fall Labour Force and Quality of Life surveys began on Sunday 27 September. Trained interviewers carry Economics and Statistics Office ID cards. To check, call the ESO on 516-3329 or 949-0940. Status: needs-review. The notice gives no end date for fieldwork. The latest source check was unavailable; this is retained last-good information. Recheck the official source before acting.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-39529a6bfece049587af</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:59:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Driving licence fees changed on 1 September: discounts for longer licences, reduced fee at 65</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-dbf669145c1d176037f7/</link><description>Caymanians buying three-, five- and ten-year licences get 10%, 15% and 20% off. Customers aged 65 or older qualify for the reduced fee, including non-Caymanian seniors. Non-Caymanian full licence fees are about three times the Caymanian rate, down from the eight times first approved. Status: active. If you think the wrong fee was applied, go to a DVDL office with your receipt and ID. The release gives ratios and discounts, not a full price list.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-dbf669145c1d176037f7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:59:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Have your say on protecting George Town's Ironwood Forest by 20 November</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-b7f49efc43dc9b177c82/</link><description>The National Conservation Council is asking for public comments on protecting a 10.3-acre Crown parcel of dry forest in central George Town. Status: active. The page gives a closing date and no closing hour.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-b7f49efc43dc9b177c82</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:59:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cayman Brac: comment on the proposed Bluff Lighthouse National Park by 20 November</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-c7e3f1e98b4409728c59/</link><description>The National Conservation Council is asking for public comments on protecting Crown parcels along the north-eastern Bluff, including all of Long Beach, while keeping the area open for managed public access. Status: active. The page gives a closing date and no closing hour.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-c7e3f1e98b4409728c59</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:59:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Free all-day AI and technology summit on Tuesday 6 October, lunch included</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-c50c99266a43aa9aaab0/</link><description>Tech Futures Week's Innovation Summit is at the Harquail Theatre. The listing describes it as a free, full-day summit with lunch included, on what AI means for Cayman. Status: expired. The listing gives no start time and does not say whether you must register. Check before travelling.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-c50c99266a43aa9aaab0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:36:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Pirates Week dates: Brac 30 to 31 October, Grand Cayman 6 to 14 November, Little Cayman 20 to 21 November</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-b22165a09218af331ee4/</link><description>The Minister reconfirmed the 2026 festival dates for all three islands. Road closures for the Grand Cayman events had not been published when this was checked. Status: upcoming. Dates only. Event times, costs and road closures are not stated in this festival release; check current official event and police notices.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-b22165a09218af331ee4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:36:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Importing a car? Model year eight years or older is prohibited</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-a1b7d2357d9bb660335a/</link><description>Customs and Border Control reminded the public on 14 September that vehicles whose model year is eight years or older cannot be imported, subject to listed exemptions. It asks buyers to check before purchasing as the end of the year approaches. Status: reference. Exemptions are in Section 4A(2) of the Prohibited Goods Order; the release does not list them. Ask CBC before you buy.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-a1b7d2357d9bb660335a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:59:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>New rules for bringing dogs and cats into Cayman took effect 1 October</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-c564d06b7887c310106a/</link><description>The Department of Agriculture revised the conditions for importing dogs and cats. If you travel with a pet or plan to bring one in, check the new requirements first. Contact the Department on 947-3090. Status: active. This entry does not summarise the individual requirements. Read the advisory or ask the Department.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-c564d06b7887c310106a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:59:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Government schools: no personal phones during the school day</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-d0e5e39b34d9fe54fae7/</link><description>The Ministry of Education published its Mobile Phone (Safe School) Policy on 28 September. In all government schools, students may not use personal mobile phones or other connected devices during the school day, with listed exceptions. Status: reference. The exceptions are in the policy itself and are not listed here.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-d0e5e39b34d9fe54fae7</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:59:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Proposed: work permit vacancies would no longer have to be advertised in a newspaper</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-cb9ebab344a9ff523160/</link><description>The Minister for Caymanian Employment and Immigration told Parliament on 2 October he intends to change work permit advertising rules. Under the proposal, employers would continue to advertise vacancies on the WORC Jobs Portal for at least 21 days before applying for a permit; the local-newspaper requirement would go. Status: needs-review. A stated proposal, not a rule in force. The release says approval by Caucus and Cabinet is still required; no commencement date is given.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-cb9ebab344a9ff523160</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:59:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber's Mentoring Cayman needs mentors: apply by 30 October</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-483aac605c5723865954/</link><description>The Chamber of Commerce pairs Year 11 students with professionals for a six-month programme. It is accepting mentor applications for 2026/27 until 30 October. Status: active. A Chamber of Commerce programme, carried by Radio Cayman. The application form link is in the release.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-483aac605c5723865954</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:59:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>East End: youth workshop at Gun Bay Civic Centre, Saturday 10 October, 2 to 6 pm</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-07e779468229d36a3916/</link><description>The Youth Development Consortium invites young people to its Everyone's an Asset Build Workshop. Status: expired. The listing does not state a cost or whether you must register.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-07e779468229d36a3916</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:36:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Parade on West Bay Road, Saturday 10 October from 3:30 pm</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-4603de7983b9240f00b2/</link><description>Cayman Pride starts at XQ's on West Bay Road and goes to the Kimpton Seafire Resort. Allow extra time on West Bay Road that afternoon. Status: needs-review. The community listing describes a parade route; it does not confirm a police road closure. Allowing extra travel time is planning guidance.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-4603de7983b9240f00b2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:36:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>No-cost mammogram in October for CG BritCay Premier and Provident members</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-1cf107bbc00312edd654/</link><description>The insurer says members of those two plans can get a mammogram at Doctors Hospital with nothing to pay out of pocket during October, without using their annual wellness allowance. Appointments are limited. The booking number is in the insurer's notice; say which plan you are on when you call. Status: active. A company's offer to its own policyholders, carried by Radio Cayman. Listed because it is a benefit members may not know they have; it is not an advertisement or an endorsement.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-1cf107bbc00312edd654</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:59:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Water Authority rates went up 3% from 1 July</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-f7522002c7c2393ed95a/</link><description>The first base-price change in seven years. For Grand Cayman homes, the first 12 cubic metres a month (about 3,200 US gallons) went from $4.34 to $4.47 per cubic metre. Status: active. The figure quoted is for the first consumption band in Grand Cayman only. Other bands and the Sister Islands are in the notice.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-f7522002c7c2393ed95a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:59:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Financial assistance decisions: ask for reconsideration within 21 working days</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-f3f2af8e8b000d0e5195/</link><description>A person unhappy with a Department of Financial Assistance decision must first seek reconsideration within 21 working days after notice. If still unhappy, or DFA declines to reconsider, an appeal can follow within 28 working days after that decision is communicated. Status: reference. The release explains appeal deadlines, not financial-assistance eligibility. It directs applicants to Tribunal forms and procedures; check the applicable dates promptly. The latest source check was unavailable; this is retained last-good information. Recheck the official source before acting.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-f3f2af8e8b000d0e5195</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:59:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Water cut for non-payment? Clear the balance and a $25 reconnection charge</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-d8abfe4df1278139f4a1/</link><description>The Water Authority says customers whose service was interrupted for non-payment must pay all outstanding service charges before restoration, plus a $25 reconnection charge. Status: reference. The page does not say when this charge last changed. It says customers who cannot pay in full before the due date should contact Customer Service.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-d8abfe4df1278139f4a1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:36:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>George Town: water pipe works on Rockshire Drive until about early November</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-c26763f003a02deb168f/</link><description>Water Authority works on Rockshire Drive started on 23 September and are expected to last about six weeks, depending on weather. Expect trenching and heavy equipment, and brief water interruptions of under 30 minutes when homes are switched to a temporary line and again to the new one. Status: active. The six-week duration is approximate and depends on weather. Interruptions are described as brief connection events, not a continuous outage.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-c26763f003a02deb168f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:59:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>WORC offices in Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac close on 30 October</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-a735d1c8ac6a280854ce/</link><description>WORC says its Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac offices will be closed Friday, 30 October, for a staff event. Regular office hours resume Monday, 2 November. Status: needs-review. The notice says regular hours resume on 2 November but does not state alternate service arrangements. The latest source check was unavailable; this is retained last-good information. Recheck the official source before acting.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-a735d1c8ac6a280854ce</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:36:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Immigration law transition: existing permits and earlier applications get protection</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-cba27564f4f3f64c19e7/</link><description>Immigration amendments took effect on 1 May 2026. Applications and appeals already submitted remain under the law then in force; valid work permits remain effective until expiry, and new eligibility requirements and timelines do not apply to people who already hold valid permissions or status. Status: reference. This item covers transitional arrangements for existing permissions and pre-commencement applications and appeals; it does not describe the full set of new permit requirements.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-cba27564f4f3f64c19e7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:36:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>No school for students on Friday 4 December; term ends 18 December at 1 pm</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-97781e4fc6ea6d90b1b4/</link><description>4 December is a system-wide teacher training day. Government schools close for Christmas on 18 December, when students leave at 1:00 pm. Term 2 starts on 4 January 2027. Status: needs-review. 4 December is the single-day closure in this calendar entry; 18 December is the separate term-end date. The approved PDF also gives a 4 January 2027 reopening. Confirm with your child's school. The latest source check was unavailable; this is retained last-good information. Recheck the official source before acting.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-97781e4fc6ea6d90b1b4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 04:59:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Scholarship dates disagree across official pages</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-5dee3af63bf791d4e246/</link><description>The dated April update announces a November–September cycle from 1 November 2026. The Ministry FAQ still shows the earlier overseas and local windows. Status: needs-review. Revision comparison only. The public portal landing does not settle a programme-specific deadline; confirm directly before preparing an application. The latest source check was unavailable; this is retained last-good information. Recheck the official source before acting.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-5dee3af63bf791d4e246</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 04:59:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Gazette timetable and generic instructions differ</title><link>https://n4mcayman.github.io/editions/2026-10-21/items/notice-6a73f0a8a3915023cd5b/</link><description>The 2026 table and the general submission paragraph on the same official page give different deadline rules. Status: needs-review. The dated 2026 table lists 16 October at noon for both sectors; the same page’s generic instructions use different weekday rules. Confirm with the Gazette Office before relying on this deadline.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">notice-6a73f0a8a3915023cd5b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:36:49 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>