Cayman Islands Legislation

Submarine Cable Telecommunications Resilience Bill 2025

Government bill, sponsored by the Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing and

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Gazetted
Published in the Gazette
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Introduced
10 December 2025
First appeared on the order paper
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Enacted
18 December 2025
Act 13/2025
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In force

What this law does

This bill allows the Cayman Islands Government to hire a private company to build and operate a new submarine cable to improve the islands' internet and telecommunications reliability. The government will pay the company a fixed amount in installments, and retains the ability to take control of the cable system if needed during emergencies or disruptions.

  • Government can enter into contracts with a commercial partner to construct and operate a submarine cable connection for improved telecommunications resilience
  • The commercial partner must comply with existing telecommunications regulations and licensing requirements under the Information and Communications Technology Act and Utility Regulation and Competition Act
  • Government retains 'step-in rights' to take over operation of the cable system in case of disruptions or emergencies to ensure continued service
  • Government will pay the commercial partner a fixed sum in installments throughout the project duration, subject to normal budget appropriation procedures

Who it affects: Cayman Islands residents and businesses (telecommunications users), the government, and commercial telecommunications companies bidding to build and operate the submarine cable

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