Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, 9 June 2025 – The Business Staffing Plan (BSP) Board is issuing a formal reminder to all employers with approved Business Staffing Plans that strict adherence to the conditions of their Plan is mandatory. The Board has adopted a zero-tolerance stance on non-compliance and will not approve work permit applications where employers have failed to meet their obligations.
Employers are specifically reminded that annual updates on the following conditions must be submitted to the BSP Board via Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC):
- Scholarship Conditions
- Internship Conditions
- Apprenticeship Conditions
- Succession Planning Conditions (as outlined in Regulation 6)
- Advertising Conditions
Failure to provide timely and accurate updates on these elements will result in the non-approval of related applications. All updates must be submitted to the BSP Secretariat via email at WORC-BSPSecretariat@gov.ky . Employers are urged to act immediately to ensure that all documentation and progress reports are up to date and submitted within the required deadlines.
In addition, the BSP Board emphasises employers’ obligations under Regulation 4(5) of the Immigration Regulations (2025 Revision), which require employers to provide detailed records when a Caymanian applies for a position. These include:
- Names of all applicants for the position
- Qualifications, working experience, and background of each applicant
- Reasons for selection and rejection decisions
- Refusal letters and interview reports for each unsuccessful Caymanian applicant
- Job descriptions and resumes of non-Caymanian applicants
Submitting incomplete, false, or misleading information constitutes an offence under the law and carries a penalty of CI $5,000 upon conviction.
Jaron Leslie, Chairperson of the BSP Board, stated, “The BSP Board remains committed to the objectives of the Business Staffing Plan framework, which promotes fair recruitment practices, authentic training and succession planning efforts, and increased employment opportunities for Caymanians. Employers who do not meet these commitments will face enforcement action.”
Hon. Michael Myles, Minister of Caymanian Employment and Immigration, added his support, stating: “The Ministry fully supports the Board’s zero-tolerance approach to non-compliance. These standards are essential to holding employers accountable and ensuring they meet required obligations. Our priority is to protect opportunities for Caymanians and to promote transparency and fairness throughout the recruitment process.”
For further information or to submit updates, please contact the BSP Secretariat at WORC-BSPSecretariat@gov.ky .
