Health Alert: The Ministry of Health and Public Health Department are advising residents to protect themselves from Saharan dust as a Dust Alert is in effect from Friday through Monday, with dust expected to build through the weekend and peak Sunday; officials say limit time outdoors, keep doors and windows closed, and use air conditioning on recirculation or air purifiers to reduce respiratory irritation. Workforce & Care: Health Services Authority nurses have completed Levels 2 and 3 of the LEARN Clinical Ladder Programme, a hands-on pathway aimed at strengthening patient safety and leadership skills. Community Fitness: Cayman’s first parkrun launched at Festival Green, Camana Bay, with free weekly 5K-style events for all ages and abilities, supported by the Ministry of Health as part of broader movement and prevention efforts. Leadership in Government: Dr Karie Bergstrom has been appointed Chief of Staff to Premier André Ebanks, effective 1 October 2026, tasked with coordinating policy implementation and supporting day-to-day operations of the Office of the Premier. Local Education: UCCI welcomed new and returning students for the 2026–2027 academic year with orientation across Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac, highlighting holistic support and student success services. Public Health Policy Debate: Local campaigners are urging full cannabis legalisation, warning that “narrow decriminalisation” without legal cultivation could increase smuggling and black-market activity. Premier’s Travel: Premier André Ebanks is in Bermuda for the Overseas Territories Caribbean Caucus, with health and social care and climate impacts among the topics.