Caymanian Times - Wednesday Edition - Issue No 1232

Sep 13, 2026

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Caymanian Times Wednesday edition highlights major local updates, including a career-focused Hello2Hired recruitment event hosted by the Ministry of Caymanian Employment and Immigration (MCEI). The edition details employer participation, jobseeker engagement, and practical career-support elements aimed at turning outreach into employment outcomes. It also covers Compass Media’s announcement appointing Pilar Bush as publisher, plus public nomination guidance for the 2027 National Recognition Awards in financial services.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryGeneral

FormatPDF

Pages40

Reading Time14 min

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Commitment to Turn ‘Hello2Hired’ Turnout into Jobs

Hello2Hired recruitment event overview

Pilar Bush takes over as publisher at Compass Media

Appointment details and background

Nominations Open for 2027 National Recognition Awards

Award theme and categories

Nomination deadlines and criteria

Liquor Licensing Annual Session

Confirmation of minutes and grant applications

Caymanian Wednesday Edition Issue No 1232 [www.caymaniantimes.ky](www.caymaniantimes.ky) September 2, 2026 STEM Camp celebrates 10 Years of Hands-On Learning See story on page 4-6 >> Pilar Bush takes over as publisher at Compass Media COMMITMENT TO TURN ‘HELLO2HIRED’TURNOUT INTO JOBS The Ministry of Caymanian Employment and Immigration (MCEI) welcomed 91 Caymanian jobseekers to its second Hello2Hired recruitment event, held on Monday, 24 August 2026 atthe Grand Cayman Marriott. Designed to create direct connections between Caymanian jobseekers and local employers, the event gave attendees the opportunity to explore vacancies, speak directly with hiring teams and access practical career support in one setting. Twenty-four (24) employers participated, representing opportunities across a range of industries, including hospitality, finance, retail and others. SEE COMMITMENT, PAGE 7-8 | | | | --- | --- | Pilar Bush takes over as publisher at Compass Media CONTINUED FROM Page 1 Compass Media announced on Thursday, 27 Aug., that it had appointed Pilar Bush as its new publisher. Bush will assume the role on 14 Sept.“The appointment marks a new chapter for an organisation that has spent six decades serving the Cayman Islands and reflects Dart’s continued commitment to Compass Media’s long-term role in the life of the country,” Compass Media added. It said, “Bush, a Caymanian executive and entrepreneur, brings more than two decades of leadership experience across a range of industries, in both the public and private sectors. She is the founder of AtWater Consulting and has extensive experience guiding organisations through strategic change, communications and transformation initiatives.” Before taking up her new role as publisher at Compass Media, Pilar Bush was the Chief of Staff in the Office of the Premier. The Caymanian Times welcomes Pilar Bush to Cayman’s media fraternity. Nominations Open for 2027 National Recognition Awards Nominations are now open for the 2027 National Recognition Awards, and members of the public are invited to put forward individuals and organisations that helped build and strengthen the Cayman Islands’ financial services industry. Nominations close Sunday, 4 October 2026. Financial Services is the theme for the 2027 awards, which will recognise contributions to the development of the Cayman Islands as a leading international financial centre and the lasting impact the industry has had on the country’s economy and national development. Nominations are being accepted across three categories: Founders of the Industry (“Early Pioneers”) Innovators of the Industry (“Pioneers”) Builders of the Industry (Group Award) Minister for Youth, Sports, Culture and Heritage, Honourable Isaac Rankine, said the categories provide an opportunity to recognise the people and organisations whose contributions have helped shape the Cayman Islands of today. “Cayman’s position as a leading international financial centre did not happen by chance. It was built over decades through the vision, expertise, leadership and commitment of individuals and organisations whose work has strengthened our economy, created opportunities for Caymaniansand enhanced our international standing”, he stated. “I encourage members of the public and the financial services community to consider those whose contributions deserve to be formally recognised and to put their names forward.” Founders of the Industry (“Early Pioneers”) This category will recognise up to 25 individuals who led or contributed to the establishment of the Cayman Islands as an international financial centre before 2000 and whose contributions have left a lasting impact within the industry. Innovators of the Industry (“Pioneers”) Up to 75 individuals may be recognised in this category for long-term and transformative contributions to the development of the Cayman Islands’ financial services industry. Eligible nominees should

FAQs

What was the Hello2Hired recruitment event designed to do?

It connected Caymanian jobseekers with local employers, allowing attendees to explore vacancies, speak with hiring teams, and access practical career support in one setting.

Who was appointed as publisher of Compass Media, and when will she assume the role?

Pilar Bush was appointed as Compass Media’s new publisher and will assume the role on 14 September 2026.

What is the theme of the 2027 National Recognition Awards, and when do nominations close?

The theme is Financial Services, and nominations close on Sunday, 4 October 2026.

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