The National Coalition For Caymanians (NCFC) Government today, (Wednesday, 20 May) released its one-year report titled, “Meaningful Momentum”, providing a comprehensive account of its first year in office including its legislative actions, strategic policy achievements and community investments delivered across all three Islands.
The government said that the update https://gov.ky/meaningfulmomentum gives a record of what it has accomplished over the year and a statement of clear intent for the three years ahead. In releasing the document, Premier Honourable André Ebanks stated that the government has advanced all seven broad outcomes set out in its Strategic Policy Statement, working across ministries and in active consultation with the private sector and civil society. “We committed to tackling the issues Caymanians have faced for decades to working collaboratively and holding ourselves accountable to the people of these islands. One year on, I am immensely proud of the strong start we have made,” emphasised Premier Ebanks.
He further noted, “As a coalition, we represent a diversity of perspectives, but we are unified in a shared purpose to build a stronger, fairer Cayman Islands. As we pass the first-year milestone, our focus is on keeping the momentum going as we modernise public services and empower our people.”
In the government’s first year, it delivered landmark immigration reform with the Caymanian Protection Act, overhauling the Islands’ immigration system to strengthen job protection for Caymanians and modernise work permit rules. Alongside this, the NCFC government introduced the country’s first-ever housing policy, establishing a framework for more affordable home ownership for working families.
In the areas of healthcare and cost of living, access has been expanded for families in need, and the national minimum wage has been increased. The government is proactively addressing energy costs to ease the burden on Caymanian families this summer with a multi-million relief package targeting fuel and electricity costs, coupled with longer term plans to accelerate utility scale solar power.
In education, the government has doubled funding for the Early Childhood Assistance Programme from $910,000 to $2.1 million annually, extending access to an additional 235 Caymanian children. Investment has also been directed at classroom infrastructure, teacher development and embedding Caymanian culture within the school curriculum.
During its first year, the government launched the Cayman Islands’ first digital identity card and enhanced the gov.ky platform to bring more public services online. Work is also underway on the country’s first Artificial Intelligence Policy to ensure Cayman is well positioned for a digital future. The economic backdrop for the Islands has been strong with March 2026 recording the highest monthly tourism arrivals in the country’s history, commerce growing and the Cayman Islands’ international credit rating and reputation as a centre of financial services excellence remaining high.
Government’s commitment to all three islands has been a consistent thread through the first year’s work. In Cayman Brac, closed circuit television cameras have been installed as part of the national safety programme for the first time, four affordable homes are under construction on the Bluff and a competition-standard athletics track is being procured for the Cayman Brac Sports Complex. Cruise calls to Cayman Brac have been expanded to support local businesses. In Little Cayman, the government has confirmed the Island’s airport will remain in its current location and have designated natural environments across all three islands for protection.
With the groundwork laid in year one, the government’s focus for the remainder of its term is on delivery. Priorities include completing road infrastructure improvements, advancing the waste management modernisation plan, improving career pathways for Caymanians, expanding mental health and youth support and continuing the modernisation of public services. The Cayman Forward initiative, an independently facilitated process for resolving policy challenges, aims to establish a more harmonious balance for natural and built environments.
“The achievements in our first year and the work still to come are made possible by the support and partnership of our colleagues in the civil service,” said Premier Ebanks. “Together, we will continue to deliver real, tangible benefits and lasting change for the people of the Cayman Islands.”