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The Changing Face of Cayman: Immigration, Nationality, and the Permanent Residence Points System
Over the past decade, the demographic composition of the Cayman Islands’ expatriate workforce has undergone a notable transformation. These changes have important implications not only for labour market planning but also for the operation and perceived fairness of the Permanent Read more +
Chambers and Partners Features HSM Group in Global Legal Guide 2026
The HSM Group is pleased to be featured by Chambers & Partners in their 2026 Global Legal Guide. Our Intellectual property practice, HSM IP, has once again been ranked as a top tier law firm in their Global (Caribbean-Wide) Intellectual Read more +
Locked In: How Cayman’s New Section 64 Redefines Work Permit Mobility
Section 64 of the Immigration (Transition) Act (2022 Revision) (“the Act”) and its earlier iterations has long governed the circumstances in which a work permit holder may change employment in the Cayman Islands. Historically, the provision operated as a relatively Read more +
Cayman Immigration: There May be Trouble Ahead
As the government prepares for a commencement date of 1 March 2026 for the Immigration (Transition) (Amendment and Validation) Act 2025 (“the Amendment Act”), it is becoming increasingly obvious that there will be a large number of individuals adversely affected Read more +
HSM Scholarship Fund Recipient to Graduate with Honours
HSM Scholarship Fund recipient, Tarec Francis, has successfully completed his two year Associate of Applied Science Hospitality Management Degree (AAS) at the University College of the Cayman Islands. Tarec will be graduating in November with honours and is acknowledged on the President’s List.
Prior to his university stint, Tarec attended Clifton Hunter High School and was a part of many notable extracurricular activities such as Key Club, Junior Achievement, Debate Club, Youth Culinary Program and was a Prefect as well as an Executive Member and Head Boy of the Student Council. Tarec was also selected to attend the 2018 Global Youth Leaders Conference in Washington and New York.
The HSM Scholarship Fund is not tied to legal studies and unlike many local scholarships, eligibility is open to all residents in the Cayman Islands who are aged between 16 and 25 years old.
Tarec at 19 years old aspires to become an Executive Chef. He plans to further his education by going overseas. “My associate’s degree provided me a valuable stepping stone towards my career and I am forever grateful to HSM,” shares Tarec.
Commenting on his achievements, Huw Moses (HSM Managing Partner OBE) said “Tarec has done exceedingly well and we are extremely proud of him. We cannot wait to see his impact in Cayman’s culinary industry.”
Applications for the HSM Scholarship Fund are accepted throughout the year. Email octagon@candw.ky for more details and to apply.
Photo (L-R): Pictured above is HSM Managing Partner, Huw Moses OBE with Tarec Francis