For too long, Immigration laws and policies have not been adequately updated or enforced, resulting in unplanned population growth and inadequate opportunities for Caymanians. We must address these urgently to reduce the increasing social and economic issues impacting our community.

CINP will take the following ACTIONS:

• Review requirements and legislation for “the road to Caymanian citizenship” – that includes Permanent Residency as well as Caymanian Status.
• Introduce a higher level of accountability for organisations in relation to hiring and training Caymanians (e.g. introduce more apprenticeship programmes).
• Implement technology that works and adequately shares information across interrelated agencies and departments (e.g. scholarship secretariat, enforcement, police, immigration boards).
• Amend the legislation to ensure the country is attracting the best entrepreneurs, innovators, professionals, skilled and essential workers to support sustainable economic growth while protecting the preferential rights of current and future Caymanians.
• Amend the legislation to ensure government is held to the same requirements as private sector employers. This will prevent a large number of people being able to develop rights to remain in the Cayman Islands forever without any formal independent vetting.
• Use enforcement to address work permits sought for, or maintained by, employers who do not have any, or have inadequate work for, foreign workers resulting in the foreign workers (i) working outside of permit restrictions, (ii) using the time on island to apply for jobs elsewhere in the industry or economy, or (iii) operating illegal businesses (e.g. mobile car washes).
• Introduce more Apprenticeship requirements to Business Staffing Plans

While most organisations currently have scholarship requirements, more “hands-on” training opportunities should be provided by organisations that afford Caymanians the opportunity to learn “on the job”. The vehicle that is currently available to help provide these opportunities is the “Apprenticeship” condition that can be added to more Business Staffing Plans.

We are committed to laying the groundwork for a thriving community where opportunity is not just a word, but a reality for all Caymanian citizens. We will ensure Caymanians are supported to build a solid foundation of knowledge and skills to be successful and provided with quality employment opportunities at all levels across our industries and our civil service.

The future of the Cayman Islands rests with its young people, however young Caymanians face significant issues that hinder their ability to obtain quality education and achieve economic independence, civic engagement, and personal growth. CINP will implement an effective and actionable youth policy that will transform the issues of today into the opportunities of tomorrow. By prioritising education reform, employment, housing, mental health, job readiness, and civic participation, we will develop empowered Caymanian youth who can prosper from, and participate in, the Country’s future successes.

Core Youth Issues Identified:

• Underperforming education system
• Difficulty accessing skilled employment opportunities
• Inaccessible housing market
• Mental health and well-being
• Political and social disengagement

Education Reform is a Core Youth Development Priority as it directly influences:

• Employment outcomes through job readiness and credential relevance.
• Financial independence and homeownership through income generation and financial skills.
• Mental wellness through supportive school environments and self-esteem and resilience development.
• Social engagement through volunteerism, civic education, and empowerment.
• Communication, conflict resolution, and critical thinking through integrated soft skills training.
• Education alone will not solve all youth challenges, but no meaningful progress can be made in employment, home ownership, wellness, or civic involvement without a reformed education system at the core.

CINP will take the following ACTIONS:

• Develop an outcomes-driven National Youth Empowerment Roadmap (2025-2030).
  • Review and update the National Youth Policy and Strategic Plan to ensure they are straightforward to implement, effective, and outcomes-driven.
  • Review and update the National Youth Commission to ensure it aligns with the updated National Youth Policy and Strategic Plan.

• Improve the Education System.
  • Reform the government education system to deliver an education system that is “Cayman Skilled and World Ready,” distinguished by strong governance and accountability with strong support for students, teachers, and schools.

• Improve Employment Opportunities.
  • Revamp Immigration and Employment policies and legislation to ensure meaningful employment opportunities are provided for all Caymanian Youth.

• Develop Affordable Housing Solutions for Young Caymanians.
  • Implement effective policies that will ensure all young Caymanians have access to affordable housing that enhances their quality of life.

• Invest in Mental Health Infrastructure and Services.
  • Increase funding for youth-specific mental health services within schools and communities as a public health priority.

• Expand Youth Representation Opportunities.
  • Create more opportunities for Caymanian young people to participate in policy consultations, town halls, and national planning processes, including Sister Islands youth to ensure representation across all three of our islands.

• Expand Access to Sports and Creative Arts.
  • Invest in developing and enhancing national programs for sports and the creative arts to support youth development. These programs will support discipline, teamwork, creativity, cultural identity, and mental well-being.

The Education system urgently needs revamping, it costs far too much to operate and does not deliver a quality education for our Young Caymanians. Of the 16 public schools, only four receive a “Good” rating and the other 12 receive a “Satisfactory” rating by the Office of Education Standards. We will deliver an education system that is “Cayman Skilled and World Ready,” distinguished by strong governance and accountability with strong support for students, teachers, and schools.

Access to healthcare and comprehensive health insurance coverage are too expensive for many Caymanians. We will ensure that Caymanians can access quality healthcare when they need it most.

CINP will take the following ACTIONS:

• Improve public awareness regarding healthy lifestyle choices and preventative care, including diet and physical activity.
• Review HSA to ensure it provides accessible, efficient, and quality healthcare for Caymanians.
• Promote competition among providers to lower costs and improve services, including reviewing Medical Board approvals and Medical Tourism Cabinet approvals regarding how and who medical licenses and medical tourism licences are granted to.
• Work with healthcare and health insurance providers to develop a centralised health insurance claims system to reduce fraud, overbillings, and claims notification delays, and increase patient insurance coverage transparency and consistency.
• Promote mental health initiatives.
• Develop alternative insurance solutions for health insurance such as a national captive insurance company to pool risks and stabilise premiums costs; monitor and negotiate rates charged for standard supplies across the healthcare industry.
• Ensure accessible transportation for the disabled by establishing a fleet of government-supported, wheelchair-accessible vehicles to provide reliable, safe, and dignified transportation for immobile and wheelchair-bound citizens to and from medical appointments, public facilities, and essential services across all three islands.

Unplanned population growth, ineffective immigration policies, and non-Caymanians competing with Caymanians to own property which they in turn use for speculative investing and short-term rentals result in excessively high cost of housing. We will implement effective policies that will ensure all Caymanians have access to affordable housing that enhances their quality of life.

CINP will take the following ACTIONS:

• Evaluate the feasibility of government issuing 30-year fixed rate bonds that enable government to provide long-term fixed rate financing to local banks for the purpose of local banks being able to provide long-term fixed rate mortgages in the Cayman Islands.
• Implement initiatives to support Caymanian land ownership and housing affordability by encouraging private investment in housing projects and providing incentives for developments that include options for affordable property and housing for Caymanians.
• Amend the immigration law to reduce the number of permanent resident applicants that will need to compete with Caymanians for property ownership.
• Streamline Planning / Building Control permits and increase government planning staff to deliver faster turnaround times for Caymanians.
• Restrict land banking by foreigners who do not reside in the Cayman Islands.
• Create a registry of short-term rental properties and limit the number of short-term rentals in certain areas.

As our elderly Caymanians age, health insurance premiums often increase, limiting their access to comprehensive insurance plans and making it challenging for seniors to afford adequate coverage. We commit to providing a balanced approach to the complexities of healthcare funding in the Cayman Islands that considers the operational viability of insurers and provides sustainable access to affordable, timely, and quality comprehensive healthcare for our elderly Caymanians.

A growing number of elderly retirees in the Cayman Islands are sadly unable to meet their rising living and healthcare costs due to insufficient pension savings. CINP will address Elderly Pension Insufficiency by strengthening pension policy, financial education, enforcement, and social protections, to enable elderly Caymanians to sustain themselves and retire with dignity.

We will champion innovation, fiscal responsibility and balanced regulation as the engines of prosperity, job creation, and the entrepreneurial spirit, that will ensure we remain resilient and competitive in an ever-changing world. We aim to stimulate sustainable economic growth in financial services and technology, tourism, construction and development, and other key industries through good governance, fiscal responsibility, balanced regulation, and incentives for innovation while preserving and promoting our unique Caymanian culture and identity. Our policies will ensure long-term stability by maintaining a balanced budget and effectively managing national debt.

When considering sustainable wage growth for Caymanians, the Country faces significant economic challenges due to a high dependence on foreign labour, with foreign workers comprising over 50% of the total workforce and over 60% of “minimum wage” earners. A traditional minimum wage increase would not be practical as it would likely result in inflationary pressures, capital outflows through remittances, and cost burdens on businesses. CINP believes that to ensure sustainable wage growth, economic stability, and improved opportunities for Caymanians, a targeted, productivity-linked wage framework modelled on best global practices will help Caymanian workers earn more without driving up prices for everyone.

CINP will take the following ACTIONS:

• Implement an Opportunity Wage Framework (OWF) – A Sector-Specific Wage Framework. Instead of increasing the one-size-fits-all minimum wage, the Country would implement an OWF:
  • Sector-based wage floors that increase with skill levels and productivity.
  • Targeted at low-skilled and skilled industries, sectors and jobs that have a high percentage of low-wage foreign labour, ensuring wage increases align with economic growth.
  • Requires businesses to provide upskilling opportunities for Caymanian workers, linking wages to worker qualifications and industry standards.
  • Encourages long-term workforce development and higher-value job creation for citizens.

• Implement a Foreign Worker Opportunity Fee System – Managing Costs Without Inflation. To prevent over-reliance on low-cost foreign labour, the Country would introduce a tiered foreign worker levy:
  • Employers must pay an annual Opportunity Fee per foreign worker, discouraging excessive hiring of cheap labour.
  • Higher Opportunity Fees on low-skilled foreign workers and skilled foreign professionals in jobs and sectors that citizens aspire to work in that have a high percentage of foreign workers.
  • Opportunity Fee revenues reinvested by government into local workforce training and stipends for Caymanians in apprenticeship programs.
  • Encourages businesses to hire and invest in local talent instead of relying on imported labour.

• Productivity-Based Wage Growth – Linking Pay to Economic Performance
  • Encourage businesses to increase wages based on productivity gains, not just cost-of-living adjustments.
  • Offer tax incentives and grants to companies investing in worker training and process automation.
  • Introduce a national skills certification program where wage levels correspond to worker qualifications.

With the Cayman Islands facing record-high living costs and increasing global uncertainty, ensuring affordable, reliable access to food has never been more critical. We will implement a National Food Security Strategy that lowers the cost of essential groceries, boosts local food production, and builds strategic reserves to protect our people from price spikes and supply chain disruptions.

There is a lack of advanced technology deployment to adequately protect our borders and a police force and policing strategy that do not address the safety priorities of Caymanians. We are committed to building a secure nation that provides a foundation for our People to focus on their most important priorities.

The Cayman Islands urgently requires a Caymanian-led reform of its animal welfare system that is compassionate, enforceable, and economically fair to families. The proposed reform modernises legislation to ensure that animals are protected humanely, while also preventing overreach, excessive costs, or unaccountable authority for private or foreign organisations, by framing a Humane Policy with Justice, Public Confidence, and Social Equity.

There is a critical need for a comprehensive and updated National Development Plan to guide sustainable growth and development in the Cayman Islands in our lifetime and for future generations.

The continual lack of proper planning and significant increase in vehicle importation by work permit holders has created unacceptable traffic, long travel times, and unreliable public transportation. We will develop and introduce plans that reduce traffic congestion and provide reliable transportation that enables Caymanians the convenience to work hard and still enjoy a good quality of life with their family and community.

Excessive immigration, unplanned development, and mass tourist visitation has strained natural attractions and resources, including Seven Mile Beach and Stingray City, freshwater supplies and waste management systems, and biodiversity. We are committed to creating a legacy of beneficial infrastructure and sustainable growth and development that serves our current and future needs and ensures our community thrives through thoughtful planning and policies with due respect for our environment and safeguarding the pristine beauty of our three Cayman Islands for future generations.

CINP will take the following ACTIONS:

• Deliver an updated, fit-for-purpose National Development Plan that incorporates critical elements such as updated zoning and density regulations and the protection of critical natural areas and resources and works synergistically with the National Conservation Act. Conserving our natural resources is essential. We will implement policies to protect natural habitats, water bodies, and wildlife, balancing conservation efforts with responsible resource use and beneficial development.
• Introduce National Park legislation to ensure sensitive areas, like Barkers, are protected in perpetuity for current and future generations.
• Assign appropriate funding for enforcement of legislation. Develop effective, affordable, and sustainable solutions for the landfills (dumps) in the three Cayman Islands. We will invest in recycling programs, modernise waste treatment facilities, and enforce regulations to reduce industrial pollution.
• Strengthen marine conservation enforcement by increasing funding for the recruitment and training of enforcement officers, expanding the use of patrol vessels and surveillance equipment, and ensuring the Department of Environment has the personnel and tools needed to protect our reefs, marine parks, and coastal ecosystems from illegal fishing, anchoring, and development activity.
• Beach erosion – Enhance legislation and regulations as well as develop public-private partnerships to sustainably address the natural and human-induced factors of beach erosion, considering solutions such as:
  • Managed Retreat – a strategic approach to mitigating coastal erosion by intentionally relocating infrastructure and communities away from vulnerable shorelines with the goals of reducing risk and enhancing shoreline resilience in coastal areas.
  • Beach nourishment – involves importing sand to replenish the eroded sections.
  • Sand Engine Technology – a nature-based solution that utilises natural wave energy to distribute sand along the shoreline.
  • Land Use Planning and Zoning – Implementing regulations that restrict development in areas susceptible to erosion and flooding. This includes designated buffer zones and enforcing building and other structures setback to prevent new construction too close to the beach high water mark.

Successive governments have failed to implement a successful waste management solution. We will develop an integrated waste management strategy that balances cost-effectiveness, environmental protection, and long-term sustainability for the Cayman Islands.

CINP will create an accountable government that embodies the values and aspirations of our people and operates efficiently, without unnecessary complexity or bureaucracy, to better serve the collective good of our Islands.

As the Cayman Islands wrestles with years of government mismanagement and investor abuse of concessions, our people are left footing the bill while promised benefits rarely materialise. We will fix this broken system by enforcing fair, transparent, and performance-based concessions that put Caymanians first and hold all investors equally accountable.

CINP will take the following ACTIONS:

Enhance the Government Concessions Policy with the following Policy Objectives and Key Policy Principles:

• Policy Objectives
  • Promote sustainable economic growth and national competitiveness.
  • Ensure transparency, accountability, and fairness in the granting of concessions.
  • Align concessions with measurable public benefits and national development priorities.
  • Prevent market distortions and ensure non-discriminatory access to concessions.

• Key Policy Principles
  • Performance-Based Allocation
    • Concessions will be granted to industries, sectors, businesses, or projects that demonstrate meaningful and measurable benefits to citizens and the nation.
    • Performance indicators will be established at the outset, with periodic evaluations at key milestones.
  • Non-Transferability Without Government Approval
    • Concessions shall not be transferred without explicit government authorisation to prevent exploitation and maintain policy integrity.
  • Monitoring and Adjustment Mechanisms
    • The effectiveness of concessions will be measured at predefined intervals.
    • If benefits fall below agreed-upon thresholds, the government will adjust, reduce, or terminate concessions.
  • Equal Treatment & Affordability Considerations
    • Any concession granted to a participant must be automatically extended to all similar existing participants to ensure fair competition.
    • If budget constraints prevent extending the concession to all, the concession level will be adjusted downward to ensure affordability.

CINP is committed to ensuring that Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are no longer left behind. For too long, our Sister Islands have suffered from limited opportunity, underinvestment, and inadequate access to key services. We believe that every Caymanian, no matter their district, deserves access to quality healthcare, meaningful employment, and reliable infrastructure.