Ministry of Caymanian Employment & Immigration

The deadline has been extended! Employers are invited to have their say in the Caymanian Employment Survey by 30 June 2026.

Your input will help identify skills gaps, improve employment pathways for Caymanians, and support practical recommendations across the National Workforce Development Committee’s three strategic pillars: Education, Employment, and Job Mobility.

By sharing your experiences as an employer, you’ll contribute to evidence-based solutions that support workforce development and create meaningful career opportunities for Caymanians.

Extended Deadline: 30 June 2026
Take the survey today: publicconsultation.gov.ky

We are pleased to also have John Fleming as an intern with the Ministry of Caymanian Employment through the Cayman Islands Government Internship Programme.

John is assisting our Accounts team with their asset audit count and an upcoming relabeling project. With a background in Law, John has also been learning about the many ways legal work supports the Ministry, including policy writing and the legal review of projects.

We look forward to seeing John continue to develop his skills and gain valuable experience during his time with the Ministry.

Only five (5) days left to help inform the development of a National Workforce Development Strategy, ensuring that education, training, and employment initiatives are more closely aligned with the needs of the Cayman Islands labour market.

Business owners from all industry sectors are encouraged to participate and share their experiences.

Visit publicconsultation.gov.ky to take the survey today!

Survey closes 24 June 2026.

Meet Gavin!

Gavin Turner is currently interning with the Ministry of Caymanian Employment through the Cayman Islands Government Internship Programme.

As part of his internship experience, Gavin is learning about the Ministry’s operations and processes. With a background in Accounting, he has been assisting our Accounts team with audit and asset audit counts. He has also been introduced to various systems used for payments, asset management, invoice processing, and purchase orders.

We are proud to provide meaningful exposure and hands-on experience across the Ministry.

Employers across the Cayman Islands are encouraged to participate in the Caymanian Employment Survey, which is designed to better understand employers’ experiences in hiring, developing and retaining Caymanian talent.

Responses will help inform the development of a National Workforce Development Strategy, ensuring that education, training, and employment initiatives are more closely aligned with the needs of the Cayman Islands labour market.

Business owners from all industry sectors are encouraged to participate and share their experiences. The information collected will be anonymous, and responses will be aggregated to prevent identifying information from being determined.

Visit publicconsultation.gov.ky to take the survey today!

Survey closes 24 June 2026.

Refocusing immigration systems on the issues that matter most to Caymanians.

The restructuring of Immigration Boards includes a new mandate for the Business Staffing Plan Board, with a renewed focus on employment, career advancement, and reducing underemployment across the workforce.

Read the First Year Anniversary Update at gov.ky/meaningfulmomentum

The National Workforce Development Committee (NWDC) is inviting employers across the Cayman Islands to participate in a Caymanian Employment Survey, which is designed to better understand employers’ experiences in hiring, developing and retaining Caymanian talent.

Responses will help inform the development of a National Workforce Development Strategy, ensuring that education, training, and employment initiatives are more closely aligned with the needs of the Cayman Islands labour market.

Business owners from all industry sectors are encouraged to participate and share their experiences. The information collected will be anonymous, and responses will be aggregated to prevent identifying information from being determined.

The survey will be available at publicconsultation.gov.ky from 10 June until 24 June 2026.

Read the full release at gov.ky/mcei

Delivering faster, more responsive public service.

The Ministry of Caymanian Employment & Immigration worked with the Director of Workforce Opportunities and Residency Cayman to implement a plan addressing the backlog of immigration applications and improving service delivery.

Read the First Year Anniversary Update at gov.ky/meaningfulmomentum

The Caymanian Protection Act and supporting regulations introduce updates across key areas of the immigration framework.

The reforms are designed to strengthen compliance, modernise immigration processes, and support a fair, transparent, and sustainable system for the Cayman Islands.

Explore the Immigration Reform hub for:
✔️ Legislation and Regulations
✔️ FAQs and Guidebooks
✔️ Transitional information
✔️ Work permit and residency updates
✔️ Official publications and supporting documents

Visit gov.ky/immigrationreform to learn more.

Over the past year, the Government implemented an increase to the National Minimum Basic Wage, which came into effect on 1 January 2026. This milestone marks an important step in strengthening protections for workers while balancing the needs of employers and the wider economy.

Read the First Year Anniversary Update at gov.ky/meaningfulmomentum