AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLocal Environment & Citizen Science: The Department of Environment is calling for more volunteers for Bat Count Cayman, aiming to survey more bat houses than ever this summer; over five years it has logged 558 surveys across 57 bat houses with citizen scientists helping track Cayman’s velvety free-tailed bats. UK–OT Governance: Cayman Premier André Ebanks joined a first outreach call with the UK’s new Overseas Territories Minister Uma Kumaran, with priorities including climate resilience, AI, economic growth, and tackling violence against women and girls. Cayman Tech & Finance Regulation: Blockchain.com secured full Virtual Asset Service Provider custody authorization from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, expanding regulated custody, staking, and fiat/crypto exchange services. AI & Global Tech: ICANN’s 2026 new gTLD round is approaching its August 12 deadline, with commentary on how AI can support application prep and evaluation. Space & Innovation: Blackstar Orbital Technologies signed a definitive deal to go public via a business combination, backing reusable spacecraft plans. STEM in the Community: Cayman Airways is expanding its Austin–Grand Cayman route with longer winter service and higher summer frequency.
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