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Forefront
Forefront – Growth, cost of living and education under the spotlight
How is government balancing economic growth with rising cost-of-living pressures, and is Cayman’s education system keeping pace with workforce needs?
On this episode of Forefront, host Tammi Sulliman speaks with Minister for Finance, Economic Development and Education & Training, Hon. Rolston Anglin.
The conversation covers the 2026 budget, proposed revenue measures, and the outlook for the economy, alongside efforts to address affordability, including energy costs.
It also examines education reform, from early childhood to workforce alignment, and whether scholarship spending is delivering the skills Cayman needs.
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‘Grandfather’ clause expanded for new immigration rules
Government has tabled new amendments to the island’s immigration laws to allow more long-term residents to take advantage of “grandfathering provisions” before extended timelines on applying to become Caymanian are brought into force.
The changes seek to ensure that anyone who has a permanent residency application in motion before the new rules are brought into force will still be able to apply to become Caymanian after 15 years’ residence.
Under the reforms passed in December 2025, that threshold was increased to 20 years for long term residents.
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