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Forefront
Port Authority Chair on Cayman’s Cargo, Cruise and Future Growth
On this episode of Forefront, Port Authority Chairman and former Tourism Minister Cline Glidden discusses the turnaround at the port, focusing on renewed stability and direction.
The conversation explores the future of cargo and cruise operations following the 2019 referendum, the implications of the government’s newly tabled 2026–2028 Strategic Policy Statement, and what upcoming immigration and revenue measures mean for Cayman’s workforce and economy.
Plus, Mr. Glidden previews Cayman’s participation in next week’s FCCA conference and shares how the Port Authority is preparing for the next wave of growth and opportunity.
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Cayman Compass
Government’s plans include $209M in new revenue measures
Finance Minster Rolston Anglin presented government’s much-anticipated Strategic Policy Statement (SPS) to Parliament on Wednesday, 15 Oct., which includes details on $209.5 million in new revenue measures.
The SPS set out the goals and policy direction of the National Coalition For Caymanians’ government over the next three years as well as influencing November’s budget, and, said Anglin, “reflects NCFC’S core beliefs and desire to uplift and improve our society, economy and overall wellbeing, not just for today, but the long term.”
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