Government gives $600,000 to The Pines for independent living apartments

Plans by The Pines Retirement Home to provide 12 independent living apartments for older people in the community have been given a boost by a $600,000 government grant.

The funds for the Silver Thatch Residences were approved by Cabinet through the Ministry of Social Development and Innovation and announced by Premier André Ebanks on a New Year’s Eve visit to the home.

The Pines is a non-profit charitable organisation that provides ongoing residential nursing care to the elderly, a need which has been evolving over the years with increasing demand for services.

2 January 2026 | 00:00:35

Cayman Compass

Cayman’s leaders look forward to 2026

Cayman’s political leaders rang in 2026 with messages of unity, optimism and caution.

Premier André Ebanks sounded a positive note, urging everyone to “lean in” to make 2026 the “best year yet for the Cayman Islands”.

Looking ahead to “new opportunities and achievements”, the National Coalition for Caymanians leader said the future of the islands was a matter of “choice, not chance”, encouraging people to choose “faith over doubt” and “innovation over stagnation”.