Fuel Relief Programme: Cayman’s temporary duty waiver on gasoline and diesel starts Monday, 1 June, running to 30 September, removing import duties (75 cents/imp gal for gasoline; 85 cents/imp gal for diesel at service stations; 25 cents/imp gal for diesel for electricity generation) to cushion global price pressure. Public Health & Travel: Ebola fears are driving tighter travel restrictions and health screening worldwide after WHO’s emergency declaration for the DRC outbreak, with countries adding entry bans, quarantine rules, and airport checks. Energy & Women in STEM: The 5th Annual Women in Energy Conference in Cayman (CUC-hosted) spotlighted women’s leadership in energy and sustainable development, featuring regional speakers on resilience and reliable power. Aviation & Tourism Tech: Cayman Airways launched its first nonstop Austin–Grand Cayman seasonal route, adding a new US gateway and boosting connectivity for Texas visitors. Biotech Funding: VERAXA Biotech strengthened its finances with a $27.5m senior secured note and a $50m share purchase deal to push novel cancer therapies toward clinical development. AI Governance for Boards: A local guide urges Cayman corporate directors to ask tough questions before signing enterprise AI contracts, focusing on lock-in, controls, and compliance readiness. Biodiversity: RF Bank & Trust backed Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park with support for improved plant labelling and interpretive features ahead of IDB 2026. Crypto in Cayman Finance: Toobit rolled out a World Cup trading tournament and new earn campaigns, while other crypto firms continued expanding token and stablecoin offerings with institutional-focused infrastructure. Parliament & AI: Montserrat’s parliamentary leadership joined a Cayman-hosted Overseas Territories speakers’ conference discussing AI use in parliamentary operations and governance continuity.