AGP Executive Report

Digital Assets & AI Finance: DeFi Technologies’ Valour subsidiary launched Valour Funds SPC and its first hedge fund, the Smart Crypto Fund SP, using Neuronomics’ proprietary AI strategy—an expansion beyond Valour’s 100+ crypto ETPs. Wildlife Conservation: Cayman’s Department of Environment reported sea turtle hatchling deaths after artificial lighting misdirected hatchlings away from the ocean; 5 were found dead, 1 crushed, and 12 rescued, with misorientations logged from 15 nests this season. Local Environment & Planning: Sustainable Cayman urged Cabinet to protect the Central Mangrove Wetlands, warning development could move ahead of the National Development Plan and criticizing missing public mapping for the East-West Arterial Road extension reroute. Public Health Lab Readiness: CARPHA’s CariPHLN workshop in Barbados brought Caribbean lab directors together to strengthen surveillance, diagnostics, and lab networking for faster response to health threats. Telecom Resilience: Cayman ministers attended the UN ITU WTPF-26 in Nassau, discussing digital inclusion, sustainable development, and telecom resilience, with takeaways tied to plans for an additional subsea cable. Tourism Tech: Cayman Airways launched Cayman Airways Vacations, a new online platform to book flights plus hotel packages in one place. Shark Research: The DoE is testing the Rpelx electromagnetic shark deterrent with local fisherfolk, collecting data to reduce catch losses while protecting breeding sharks. Cayman Business & Tech Finance: Cuprina Holdings (Cayman) closed a $4.97m public offering, planning to fund R&D, new markets, equipment, and working capital.

Conservation & Wildlife: Cayman’s Department of Environment reports fresh sea turtle hatchling deaths and misorientations linked to inappropriate artificial lighting in East End, with tracks leading hatchlings away from the sea toward pools, drains, roads and security lights; so far this season, misorientations have been recorded from 15 nests producing over 1,000 hatchlings, many not reaching the ocean. Local Environment Policy: Sustainable Cayman urges Cabinet to protect the Central Mangrove Wetlands from developers, warning that road and infrastructure decisions could lock in development patterns before the National Development Plan is finished, and criticising a missing public map for the East-West Arterial Road extension. Shark Research & Fisheries: DoE continues trials of the Rpelx electromagnetic shark deterrent with local fisherfolk, aiming to compare catch losses across deep drops with and without the device as part of a Darwin Plus-funded three-year shark research project. Public Health Labs: CARPHA wrapped its CariPHLN workshop in Barbados, bringing together lab directors across the region (including Cayman) to strengthen laboratory preparedness, surveillance and diagnostic coordination for faster public health threat detection. Telecoms & Digital Resilience: Cayman ministers attended the UN ITU WTPF-26 forum in Nassau, discussing digital inclusion, sustainable development and telecom resilience, with takeaways tied to plans for additional subsea cable procurement. Aviation & Tourism Tech: Cayman Airways launched Cayman Airways Vacations, a new flight-plus-hotel booking platform powered by Switchfly to simplify trip planning for visitors and residents. STEM in the Region: UCC’s 10th Annual Research Conference will feature disaster-risk expert Dr Barbara Carby, with sessions spanning resilience, recovery, and AI governance and regulation. STEM Times Cayman Islands Business Tech: Cayman-linked biomedical firm Cuprina Holdings (Cayman) closed a $4.97m public offering, while Cayman Airways and other Cayman entities continue expanding digital platforms and services.

Wildlife & Conservation: East End sea turtle hatchlings are dying after artificial lighting misdirected them away from the ocean; the Department of Environment reports multiple misorientations this season, including deaths in pools and on roads, and urges turtle-friendly lighting. Local Environment Policy: Sustainable Cayman warns Cabinet that Central Mangrove Wetlands could be harmed by development patterns before the National Development Plan lands, citing concerns over the East-West Arterial Road extension route and missing public maps. Tech & Governance: Cayman ministers attended the UN ITU WTPF-26 telecom/ICT forum in Nassau, with takeaways tied to plans for additional subsea cable capacity and digital resilience. Tourism Tech: Cayman Airways launched Cayman Airways Vacations, a new online platform that bundles flights with hotel stays using vacation-packaging technology. Public Health Capacity: CARPHA’s CariPHLN workshop in Barbados focused on strengthening Caribbean laboratory preparedness and faster detection and response to health threats, with Cayman participation. STEM in Finance: Cayman-linked firms continue to expand—Cypher Capital launched the Cypher Digital Fund (digital markets in a regulated Cayman structure), while Cuprina Holdings (Cayman) closed a biomedical public offering. Crypto & Markets: Henley & Partners counts 135,694 crypto millionaires worldwide, with bitcoin still dominating holdings even as prices remain below the 2025 peak.

Wildlife & Coastal Science: Cayman’s Department of Environment reports five sea turtle hatchlings found dead and one crushed on the road after artificial lighting led them away from the ocean; 12 more were rescued, with misorientations recorded from 15 nests this season (13 in Grand Cayman, two in Cayman Brac), highlighting how non-turtle-friendly lights can overpower hatchlings’ natural cues. Local Conservation Policy: Sustainable Cayman urges Cabinet to protect the Central Mangrove Wetlands with an interim plan before development patterns lock in, warning that infrastructure decisions—especially the East-West Arterial Road extension reroute—could increase access and demand for further construction. Digital Government & Connectivity: Cayman ministers Rolston Anglin and Isaac Rankine attended the UN ITU WTPF-26 telecom/ICT policy forum in Nassau, citing takeaways that support plans to procure an additional subsea cable and strengthen secure communications for schools, government systems, healthcare, and finance. Tourism Tech: Cayman Airways launched “Cayman Airways Vacations,” a new online platform to book flight-and-hotel packages using vacation-packaging technology, aiming to turn travel interest into bookings. Public Health Lab Preparedness: CARPHA’s CariPHLN workshop in Barbados brought lab directors and public health professionals together to strengthen regional laboratory networking, surveillance, diagnostics coordination, and health threat response. STEM & Research Leadership: Disaster-preparedness expert Dr Barbara Carby is set to keynote UCC’s 10th Annual Research Conference, with sessions spanning resilience, climate change, mental health, and AI governance. Cayman Finance & Biotech: Cuprina Holdings (Cayman) priced and closed a biomedical public offering, planning to use proceeds for R&D, equipment, infrastructure, and expansion.

Disaster Resilience Research: Dr Barbara Carby, a disaster-risk-management expert with senior experience in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, will keynote UCC’s 10th Annual Research Conference (Sept 23–24) on readiness, recovery and resilience, with sessions also covering climate change and AI governance. Local Environment & Wildlife: The Department of Environment reports fresh sea turtle hatchling deaths and misorientations linked to non-turtle-friendly artificial lighting, including hatchlings found in pools and on roads, with 15 nests affected so far this season. Coastal & Wetlands Protection: Sustainable Cayman urges Cabinet to act fast to protect the Central Mangrove Wetlands, warning development could lock in damage before the National Development Plan is finished. Telecoms & Digital Resilience: Cayman ministers Rolston Anglin and Isaac Rankine attended the UN ITU WTPF-26 in Nassau, discussing digital inclusion, telecom resilience and space connectivity, with takeaways tied to plans for an additional subsea cable. Tourism Tech: Cayman Airways launched “Cayman Airways Vacations,” a new flight-plus-hotel booking site powered by Switchfly to simplify trip planning for visitors and residents. Public Health Lab Capacity: CARPHA’s CariPHLN workshop in Barbados brought together lab directors across the region to strengthen preparedness, surveillance and diagnostic coordination. Shark Conservation Trials: DoE continues testing an electromagnetic shark deterrent device with local fisherfolk to reduce catch loss while protecting Cayman’s breeding shark population.

Cayman Tech & Policy: Two Cayman ministers, Rolston Anglin and Isaac Rankine, attended the UN ITU WTPF-26 telecoms and ICT policy forum in Nassau, with takeaways aimed at boosting secure communications and supporting plans to procure an additional subsea cable. Tourism Tech: Cayman Airways launched “Cayman Airways Vacations,” a new flight-plus-hotel booking website powered by Switchfly to simplify trip planning for visitors and residents. Environment & Wildlife: The Department of Environment reported multiple sea turtle hatchling misorientations caused by non-turtle-friendly artificial lighting, including five dead hatchlings in East End and additional deaths and rescues across Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac. Local Conservation: Sustainable Cayman urged Cabinet to protect the Central Mangrove Wetlands from developers, warning infrastructure could lock in development patterns before the National Development Plan is finished. Shark Research: DoE is testing the Rpelx electromagnetic shark deterrent with local fisherfolk to reduce shark interactions while protecting Cayman’s breeding shark population. Finance & Markets: Cayman-linked digital and biomedical firms advanced fundraising and listings, including Cuprina’s priced public offering and Meey Global’s SEC filing for a proposed IPO.

Conservation & Marine Tech: The Cayman Islands Department of Environment is testing the Rpelx electromagnetic shark deterrent with local fisherfolk, aiming to reduce shark take while protecting breeding sharks; the Darwin Plus-funded three-year project is collecting data from deep drops with and without the device. Public Health Lab Readiness: CARPHA wrapped its 11th Caribbean Public Health Laboratory Network workshop in Bridgetown, bringing together lab directors (including Cayman’s) to strengthen surveillance, diagnostics, and regional response capacity. Biodiversity & Light Pollution: East End sea turtle hatchlings were found dead after artificial lights led them away from the sea, following earlier misorientations on Seven Mile Beach and in Bodden Town. Digital Infrastructure & Approvals: Online applications and third-party sign-offs are planned to speed building approvals, with a push to digitise the process and publish decision timelines. Crypto & Cayman Finance: Digital Currency X Technology announced a $5.0m registered direct offering; Cuprina Holdings (Cayman) priced a $4.97m public offering; and Cayman-linked fintech continues to expand amid shifting global crypto wealth trends. Energy & Sustainability: CIBC Caribbean highlighted $820m in sustainable finance initiatives, including renewable energy projects across the region with activity in the Cayman Islands.

Biomedical Funding: Cuprina Holdings (Cayman) Limited closed its $4.97M public offering of 4,322,489 Class A shares at $1.15 each, with an underwriter option that could add about $5.72M total gross proceeds, earmarked for R&D, new markets, equipment and working capital. Digital Resilience & Telecom: Cayman ministers reviewed digital resilience priorities after the UN ITU World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum, where guidance covered digital inclusion, sustainable development, telecom resilience, space connectivity and tech innovation. Travel Tech: Cayman Airways launched Cayman Airways Vacations, a new online booking site that bundles flights with hotel stays for Cayman and its network destinations. Public Health Labs: CARPHA’s CariPHLN workshop in Barbados focused on strengthening Caribbean laboratory preparedness, surveillance and diagnostic coordination, with Cayman Islands directors participating in-person and virtually. Marine Conservation Tech: The Department of Environment is testing an electromagnetic shark deterrent (Rpelx) with local fisherfolk, using controlled fishing drops to measure how well it reduces shark interactions and catch loss. Mosquito Control: MRCU began island-wide aerial larviciding in Grand Cayman using Natular G30, with daytime low-altitude passes to target mosquito breeding areas. Crypto & Cayman Tech Finance: CZR Exchange upgraded its Cayman-linked digital asset trading app and expanded its brand ahead of TOKEN2049 Singapore, while Apple extended iCloud+ benefits (including Apple Arcade and Apple TV) to over 100 countries including the Cayman Islands.

Human Rights Leadership: Governor Jane Owen appointed attorney Nicholas Dixey as Chairman of the Cayman Islands Human Rights Commission, effective 4 September 2026 through 17 November 2027, citing his legal experience shaping local fair-trial protections. Digital Resilience & Telecom Policy: Finance and Social Development ministers represented Cayman at ITU’s WTPF-26 in Nassau, where opinions were adopted on digital inclusion, sustainable development, resilience, space/satellite connectivity, and tech innovation. Air Travel Tech: Cayman Airways launched Cayman Airways Vacations, a new online platform letting customers book flights plus hotel packages in one place for trips to and from Cayman. Crypto Market Snapshot: A new Henley & Partners report says crypto millionaires fell to 135,694 even as global crypto ownership reached 742 million, with Bitcoin still holding the majority share. Local Conservation Science: The Department of Environment is testing an electromagnetic shark deterrent (“Rpelx”) with fisherfolk, aiming to compare 100 fishing drops with the device against 100 without to reduce catch loss while protecting breeding sharks. Public Health Lab Capacity: CARPHA wrapped up the CariPHLN workshop in Barbados, bringing Cayman and other territories’ lab directors together to strengthen surveillance, diagnostics, and lab networking across the region. Mosquito Control: MRCU began island-wide aerial larviciding across Grand Cayman using Natular G30, with daytime low-altitude flights expected to take about a week. Sustainable Finance: CIBC Caribbean highlighted US$820 million in sustainable finance and clean-energy financing across the region, including projects in the Cayman Islands. Biomed Offering Update: Cuprina Holdings (Cayman) priced a US$4.97 million public offering for chronic wounds and related healthcare and recycling products, with an expected close around 17 September. IPO Filing Watch: Meey Global Corp filed for a proposed Nasdaq IPO (ticker “MEEY”), with terms and share price range still to be set.

Cayman Tech & Finance: CZR Exchange says it has rebuilt its mobile app and unified its brand system across trading and its self-custody CZR Wallet ahead of TOKEN2049 Singapore (7–8 Oct), targeting smoother access, market discovery, and spot/futures trading for its 200,000+ users. Local Environment: The Cayman Islands Department of Environment is testing the Rpelx electromagnetic shark deterrent with local fisherfolk, using 200 deep drops (device vs no device) to cut catch losses while protecting breeding sharks. Public Health Lab Capacity: CARPHA wrapped its 11th CariPHLN workshop (8–10 Sept) to strengthen Caribbean laboratory preparedness, surveillance, and diagnostic coordination, with Cayman participation in person and online. Mosquito Control: MRCU has started island-wide aerial larviciding across Grand Cayman using Natular G30, with daytime low-altitude flights and multiple passes expected to take about a week. Governance & Accountability: Cayman’s government says outcome-based budgeting won’t be fully visible until at least 2030, as reforms to measure results (not just outputs) continue.

Local Conservation & Policy: Cayman’s National Conservation Act amendment bill is still waiting on a clear government position, with experts warning it could weaken the National Conservation Council’s powers and open the door to invasive-species problems. Marine Tech in Action: The Department of Environment is testing the “Rpelx” electromagnetic shark deterrent with local deep-water snapper anglers, using controlled drops to cut shark losses while supporting shark research funded via the UK’s Darwin Plus. Public Health Lab Readiness: CARPHA’s CariPHLN workshop in Barbados brought Caribbean lab directors together to strengthen regional preparedness and speed up detection and response to health threats, with Cayman joining virtually. Mosquito Control: MRCU has started island-wide aerial larviciding across Grand Cayman using Natular G30, with residents asked to expect low-altitude daytime flights as coverage moves west to east. STEM Education & Careers: IMAC’s 2026 scholarship fund names new recipients in mechanical engineering, data science, film production, and finance, continuing long-running support for Caymanian tertiary study. Health Workforce Development: HSA nurses complete Levels 2 and 3 of the LEARN Clinical Ladder Programme, aimed at improving patient safety and building leadership pathways. Tech & Finance (Cayman-linked): Meey Global Corp filed for a proposed IPO, while Cayman-based Cuprina Holdings priced a $4.97m public offering and INLIF reported EGM approvals.

Cayman Tech & Finance: Apple expands iCloud+ with Apple Arcade and Apple TV in 100+ countries, including the Cayman Islands, but notably excludes the US and several major regions. Local Environment: The Cayman Islands Government still hasn’t clarified its position on a proposed amendment to the National Conservation Act that experts warn could weaken conservation protections. Public Health Ops: Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) begins island-wide aerial larviciding across Grand Cayman, using Natular G30, with daytime low-altitude flights expected to move west to east over about a week. Cayman Capital Markets: Cypher Capital launches the Cypher Digital Fund in the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority framework, targeting institutional access to crypto, tokenised real-world assets, prediction markets and on-chain credit. Digital Assets & Trust: Toobit publishes September Proof of Reserves showing BTC/ETH/stablecoin backing above 100%, with Merkle-tree verification and cold storage controls. STEM Education: Dart names its 2026 Dart Scholar scholarship recipients, supporting Caymanian students with mentoring and hands-on experience. Healthcare Careers: HSA’s LEARN Clinical Ladder Programme advances 15 nurses through Levels 2 and 3 to build leadership and patient-safety skills. Global Tech Policy: Trinidad and Tobago regulators plan to move crypto and virtual assets from a sandbox to a permanent framework, highlighting potential for remittances, cross-border payments and tokenisation.

Cayman Environment Watch: The government is still silent on a proposed amendment to the National Conservation Act that experts warn could weaken protections and invite invasive-species problems, with Parliament set to consider it on 30 September. Public Health & Vector Control: Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) has started island-wide aerial larviciding across Grand Cayman, beginning in West Bay and moving east over about a week, using Natular G30 to target larvae before they become biting adults. Marine Science: Appleby Cayman is sponsoring Sea Turtle Tracker KY, a new 2026 sea turtle tracking programme using acoustic and satellite telemetry to map movements across Cayman and the wider Caribbean. STEM Education Pipeline: IMAC’s 2026 Educational Scholarship Fund names new recipients studying mechanical engineering, accountancy and data science, film production, and finance—continuing support for Caymanian tertiary education. AI & Risk Finance (Global): Reports say mega AI data centres are driving “explosive” growth in captive insurance for physical risks like build-outs and weather exposure. Tech & Capital Markets (Global): Forge Nano will host a pre-listing investor webcast on Sept. 22 ahead of its planned NASDAQ listing, while Huachen AI announced a $2.75m registered direct offering.

Conservation Policy: The Cayman Islands Government is still silent on whether it will back an opposition MP’s bill to amend the National Conservation Act, despite warnings from the National Conservation Council that the changes could weaken protections and invite invasive-species problems ahead of a 30 September parliamentary sitting. Public Health & Environment: Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) has started island-wide aerial larviciding across Grand Cayman, beginning in West Bay and moving east over about a week, using Natular G30 to target larvae before they become biting adults. Local Tech & Innovation: Enterprise Cayman and DMZ have launched the 14-week Launch Labs Incubator, welcoming 18 ventures spanning AI, digital health/MedTech, fintech, compliance solutions, and other emerging technologies. STEM Education: The Insurance Managers Association of Cayman (IMAC) named 2026 scholarship recipients, including students in mechanical engineering, data science, and finance, as part of a fund supporting Caymanian tertiary education. Marine Research Support: Appleby Cayman is sponsoring Sea Turtle Tracker KY, using acoustic and satellite telemetry to map turtle movements and generate data for future conservation and management. AI Infrastructure & Risk: A global report says mega AI data centres are driving “explosive” growth in captive insurance for physical risks like construction, property, and liability.

Public Health Ops: MRCU has started island-wide aerial larviciding across Grand Cayman, beginning in West Bay and moving east over about a week (weather permitting), with daytime low-altitude passes to target mosquito larvae using Natular G30; treatment will then shift to the Sister Islands. Leadership & Risk: Aspida appointed Aaron Sarfatti as Chief Risk Officer to lead enterprise risk for its retirement and reinsurance businesses, aiming to support disciplined growth. Crypto Transparency: Toobit released its September 2026 Proof of Reserves, reporting BTC 104%, ETH 102%, USDT 106% and USDC 105%, plus Merkle-tree verification and cold-wallet storage for over 90% of assets. AI Infrastructure & Insurance: A report says mega AI data centres are driving “explosive” growth in captive insurance for physical risks like construction, property and liability, especially where weather hazards are high. Cayman Tech & Talent: Enterprise Cayman and DMZ launched the 14-week Launch Labs Incubator with 18 ventures, including AI, digital health, MedTech and emerging technologies. STEM Education: IMAC named 2026 scholarship recipients spanning mechanical engineering, data science, film production and finance.

Cayman Tech & Policy: Cayman’s government says it won’t publish budgets showing results from annual spending of over CI$1 billion until at least 2030, as it works on an outcome-based budgeting framework and draft legislative changes. Marine Science: Appleby Cayman sponsors Sea Turtle Tracker KY, a new Department of Environment project using acoustic and satellite telemetry to map sea turtle movements across Cayman and the wider Caribbean. Health Workforce: HSA nurses complete Levels 2 and 3 of the LEARN Clinical Ladder Programme, a hands-on pathway aimed at improving patient safety and building clinical leadership. Local STEM Education: UCCI invests in faculty and staff development to strengthen the student experience, with sessions covering student success, technology readiness, accreditation and continuous improvement. Startup & Innovation: Enterprise Cayman and DMZ Launch Labs welcome 18 ventures to a 14-week incubator focused on AI, digital health, MedTech, fintech and emerging technologies. STEM Scholarships: IMAC names 2026 scholarship recipients including students studying mechanical engineering, accountancy and data science, and finance. Crypto & Cayman Finance: Centrifuge’s CFG token holders can convert into tokenized equity via a Cayman Islands exempted company after CP172’s governance vote. Water Security Watch: A new look at desalination argues the technology is crossing a “tipping point” as CARICOM countries face worsening water stress. AI Infrastructure & Insurance: Mega AI data centers are driving rapid growth in captive insurance for build-out, property and liability risks.