Topic: Rolston Anglin
Fuel duty cuts may take time to flow to pumps
Consumers will not see the benefits of the fuel duty waiver that came into effect on 1 June until gas stations use up their stocks of fuel on which tax has already been paid.
Public should feel safe, Anglin says after BA flight health alert
Education Minister Rolston Anglin said “the public should feel safe” after two passengers sparked a health alert, leading to Friday’s British Airways flight from London Heathrow to Grand Cayman being cancelled after arriving at Nassau, Bahamas on Friday 22 May.
BA flight to Cayman held in Bahamas over public health concern
A Cayman government minister was among passengers taken off the British Airways London flight to the country during its Bahamas stop-off because of a "serious public health concern"
The NCFC administration’s first year: Education made a priority
With just a handful of the 15 government schools across the Cayman Islands receiving a ‘Good’ OES rating and none rated ‘Excellent’ in the...
Ministry of Education introduces protocol and programme standards
The Ministry of Education & Training has introduced the 'School Leaving & Graduation Ceremony Protocol and Programme Standards' for all government schools, effective for the 2026 season.
Local inflation projected to rise to 5.3% this year
Projections by the Economics and Statistics Office indicate that inflation in 2026 is expected to rise to 5.3%, more than four times higher than last year.
School leaving age to be raised to 18 says Education Minister Anglin
Government plans to raise the mandatory school leaving age for students from 16 to 18 in the next few years, said Education Minister Rolston Anglin.
Temple Grandin leads the discussion on visual thinkers in Cayman’s workforce
Ideas emerging from the Autism & Neurodevelopment Symposium have raised questions about how Cayman’s workforce accommodates visual thinkers.
Finance Minster Rolston Anglin applies for permission for West Bay homes
Finance and Education Minister Rolston Anglin is applying for planning permission to build two apartment blocks in West Bay, but the plan has met with objections.
Miss Teen returns with scholarship top prize
The Lions Club of Grand Cayman said that the Intergenerational Hub was the setting for a historic milestone as the Miss Teen Cayman Islands 2026/2027 contestants gathered for their official 'Orientation Meet and Greet' recently.
Government allots $9M towards UCCI expansion plans
Government has allocated $9 million to the University College of the Cayman Islands to support the institution’s expansion outlined in its 2024 Campus Master Plan.
Costs of CINICO home-care programme spiralling
Finance and Economic Development Minister Rolston Anglin has described CINICO’s home healthcare programme as a “Pandora’s box that got opened.”
Two-year CIFEC programme likely as it celebrates first ‘good’ ranking
As Cayman Islands Further Education Centre on Monday celebrated its first 'good' ranking from school inspectors, Education Minister Rolston Anglin gave an undertaking to expand its programme to two years.
2025 Year in review: Milestones in education
It was a year of change and celebration in Cayman’s education system from the old to the new, with UCCI marking its 50th anniversary in 2025 and new schools including CF High School and Kiddiwinks Garden playschool opening their doors for the first time.
Realtors unworried as Parliament approves 10% luxury property stamp duty
Realtors remain sanguine as parliament approves a stamp duty increase for land and properties worth $2 million and above that takes effect on 1 Jan. 2026.
Budget bill passes in Parliament with opposition party abstaining
Parliament has voted to pass the National Coalition for Caymanians first Budget, with the Bill passing in spite of four members of the Opposition choosing to abstain.
Anglin announces massive fee hikes
Minister for Finance and Economic Development, Rolston Anglin, revealed significant increases to a wide-range of fees paid by foreign individuals and companies.
Anglin stresses need for ‘strict’ immigration policy
A get tough policy on immigration is vital to protect the future of Caymanians and Caymanian business, the finance minister has warned MPs
Budget focuses on ‘overhauling’ Cayman’s education system
In his Parliamentary Budget Address, Premier André Ebanks said the government will overhaul the education system to address Cayman’s social deficit, the result of years of growth that, he noted, failed to create equal opportunity.
Budget: Debt increases but remains within fiscal framework
Cayman's public finances will remain within the Framework for Fiscal Responsibility, yet the cost of servicing public debt will jump in 2027.
Anglin pledges bipartisan healthcare-costs probe
A cross-party committee is to be set up to tackle the high cost of health and property insurance, Finance Minister Rolston Anglin has said.
NCFC government to deliver its first budget
The National Coalition For Caymanians government will present its first budget on 6 Nov., outlining its expected spending and revenues for the country for the next two years.
Parents struggling amid sky-high nursery costs, lack of spaces
A new report on early childhood care centres shows that tuition fees in Cayman are the most expensive among comparable countries.
Coalition government sets out its plans ahead of November budget
Premier André Ebanks introduced the first Strategic Policy Statement (SPS) of his coalition government in Parliament on Friday, 17 Oct., saying it set out the vision of the administration towards a 'stronger, fairer and braver country'.
Anglin: ‘I would not have approved Cayman Brac high school design’
'Finance and Education Minister Rolston Anglin accused the previous government of being 'grandiose' with the design of the new Cayman Brac high school and said he would never have approved it if the decision had been up to him.
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 16 Oct., saying it was built on a “solid foundation of common sense and pragmatism”.
Students return to Brac high school following asbestos all-clear
Students are returning to Layman E. Scott Sr. High School on Cayman Brac after asbestos was removed from the premises.
Commissioner: Public safe despite police staffing shortage
The public is no less safe as a result of low police staffing levels, according to Commissioner of Police Kurt Walton.
Government and opposition MPs clash over disappearing deficit
Government and opposition politicians clashed over government finances in the recent sitting of Parliament's Finance Committee as questions were raised about how a projected $60 million deficit could turn into a $10.3 million surplus forecast in just two months.
MPs asking for an additional $108 million in spending
Government is requesting $108 million in supplementary spending covering a range of sectors including education, communication, financial services, social development, tourism and health.
Students encouraged to consider careers in education in NexGen campaign
A campaign encouraging students to consider careers in teaching and across the education sector has been launched by the Ministry of Education and Training.
‘Hiring freeze’ in force as government looks to cut spending
Government is implementing a hiring freeze on all non-essential positions amid projections it will run out of cash by the end of the year.
Government aims to trim $6M off $59M Cayman Brac school costs
Government says it will save $6 million on the cost of the new Cayman Brac High School by ditching plans for a new gymnasium and its connecting walkways.
Students to be allowed to use AI in CXC assessments from next year
Students will be allowed to use artificial intelligence in their school assessments from next year, but will need to follow specific guidelines when doing so.
After first 100 days, government touts ambitious vision
The coalition government celebrated its first 100 days in power with an open air event in George Town on Friday, but said that the hard work is only just beginning.
Safety review of public schools after new asbestos discovery
Education chiefs have ordered a safety review of public school facilities after another Cayman Islands high school had to be shuttered because of asbestos.
Moody’s reaffirms Cayman’s Aa3 ratings
International credit rating agency Moody’s has maintained the Cayman Islands Government’s Aa3 bond issuer rating, Aaa country ceiling rating, and a ‘stable’ economic outlook...
Parliament passes civil service term limits for non-Caymanians
Government and opposition members both clashed and cooperated in a fiery final day in Parliament on Friday before breaking for the summer recess.
Parties clash over finances on Parliament’s opening day
The nation’s finances were at the forefront of the first day of the new Parliament, with the government being questioned over whether the Cayman Islands is still likely to end up in the red at the end of the year.
Government officials visit Cayman Brac high school construction site
Rolston Anglin, Cayman's minister for education and training, conducted an official visit to Cayman Brac in early June to tour two key educational sites:...
Field trips, sports and travel: Inside Cayman’s homeschooling community
There are currently 136 children being homeschooled in the Cayman Islands, but a vibrant community spirit means that children aren't left to study alone.
Key takeaways from West Bay North candidates’ debate
The latest in the Chamber of Commerce's candidate forums, held on Friday, 28 March, pitted three first-time nominees - Shakeina Bush, Jermaine Ebanks-Hurlston and Jordan Rivers - and one veteran - Rolston Anglin - against one another as they tackled questions about their district and the country as a whole.
Bernie Bush walks out of Crosstalk debate
A Cayman Crosstalk district debate was momentarily derailed on Tuesday as West Bay North incumbent Bernie Bush refused to participate in the discussion after...
Crosstalk debate: West Bay North candidates face off
West Bay North candidates Bernie Bush and Rolston Anglin join Crosstalk host Barrie Quappe to discuss the issues affecting their district.
West Bay alliance trio take to stage
Just hours after nominations for the 2021 general election closed, three of the West Bay candidates were on a stage outlining their plans and manifestos.
Lawmakers’ debate turns into political fight
A Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly debate this week over changes to the public bidding rules turned into a political fight ahead of the May 2017 general election. The Progressives-led government brought forward a long-recommended Procurement Bill, which was approved by lawmakers late Monday after some debate over what amounted to “political interference” in the public sector bidding process.
‘We need unity’: Former foes Anglin, Bush bury hatchet before election
Former Premier Mckeeva Bush and his one-time education minister Rolston Anglin publicly buried the hatchet Monday night as they appeared on the same political stage for the first time since their acrimonious split prior to the 2013 election.
