AGP Executive Report

Immigration: New laws set clearer rules for entry, residence and work permits, require full permit-fee payment upfront and strengthen requirements to give Islanders preference for jobs. Land Enforcement: Government says 51 unauthorised structures were demolished in Providenciales after months of enforcement notices. Representation and Justice: A three-member commission will review electoral district boundaries, while the Judiciary’s five-year plan targets modernised courts, better access to justice and a permanent complex by 2030. Tourism and Infrastructure: Porter is adding nonstop Ottawa–Providenciales flights this winter. Government also outlined an $80 million airport upgrade, including a new arrivals hall, and a longer-term redevelopment estimated at $400 million to $500 million. Education: Carnival and Grand Turk Cruise Center donated books, computers and specialised learning equipment to Ona Glinton Primary School. Regional Finance: Turks and Caicos ranked 37th in a global corporate tax haven index; the ranking measures potential for profit shifting and does not establish illegal activity.

Youth and Culture: The inter-primary football tournament opened in Providenciales on November 7, with a new girls’ division joining 18 coed teams. Immigration Reform: New laws set clearer rules for entry, work and residence, require full work-permit fees upfront and aim to protect job opportunities for Islanders. Airport Expansion: The government says an $80 million arrivals terminal and improvements to the existing building are planned, ahead of a longer-term redevelopment estimated at $400 million to $500 million. Providenciales Enforcement: Authorities demolished 51 homes and other unauthorised structures in a government operation targeting informal settlements. Governance and Justice: A three-member commission will review electoral boundaries, while the Judiciary’s five-year plan calls for more accessible, digitally enabled courts and a permanent judicial complex by 2030. Community Support: Carnival donated books, computers and learning equipment to Ona Glinton Primary School in Grand Turk, including resources for students with special needs.

Immigration: Turks and Caicos is overhauling its immigration laws, requiring full work-permit fees upfront and tighter checks to ensure employers prioritize qualified Islanders. Housing Enforcement: Authorities demolished 51 unauthorised structures in Providenciales after months of enforcement action. Airport Expansion: The government plans a new $80 million arrivals terminal at Howard Hamilton International Airport, with a larger redevelopment estimated at $400 million to $500 million. Representation: A three-member commission will review electoral boundaries and recommend whether changes are needed. Education and Culture: Carnival donated books, computers and more than $12,000 in supplies to Ona Glinton Primary School in Grand Turk; meanwhile, Eliza Simons Primary won the primary-school Ripsaw competition. Youth Sport: The inter-primary football tournament opened with a new girls’ division, alongside 18 coed teams. Tourism: Porter is adding Ottawa–Providenciales flights this winter, while the planned Andaz resort on Grace Bay is set to open in spring 2027.

Youth Football: TCI’s expanded inter-primary competition opens today, with 18 coed teams and a new girls’ division featuring seven teams. Immigration: The government is overhauling immigration rules, requiring full work-permit fees upfront and stronger proof that employers have considered local applicants. Providenciales Enforcement: Authorities demolished 51 unauthorised structures in a major crackdown on informal settlements. Airport Expansion: Government plans an $80 million arrivals terminal and says a larger redevelopment could cost up to $500 million. Electoral Boundaries: A three-member commission will review district boundaries to assess whether changes are needed for fair representation. Justice: The Judiciary’s five-year plan targets more accessible, digitally enabled courts and a permanent judicial complex by 2030. Grand Turk Education: Carnival and the Grand Turk Cruise Center donated books, computers and specialised supplies to Ona Glinton Primary School.

Immigration: The government is overhauling the TCI’s immigration laws, requiring full work-permit fees upfront and tighter checks to ensure overseas recruitment meets labour needs while protecting opportunities for Islanders. Land Enforcement: Authorities say 51 unauthorised homes and structures were demolished in Providenciales after months of enforcement action. Justice: The Judiciary’s new five-year plan sets out 30 initiatives, including digital upgrades, better access to court services and plans for a permanent judicial complex by 2030. Representation: A three-member commission will review electoral boundaries and decide whether changes are needed for fair representation. Education: Carnival Cruise Line and Grand Turk Cruise Center donated books, computers and more than $12,000 in supplies to Ona Glinton Primary School, including resources for students with special needs. Youth Sport: The expanded inter-primary football tournament opens in Providenciales on November 7, with 18 co-ed teams and a new girls’ division featuring seven teams.

Immigration Reform: The government is overhauling immigration rules, requiring full work-permit fees upfront and stronger proof that employers have considered Turks and Caicos Islanders before recruiting overseas. Providenciales Enforcement: Authorities demolished 51 unauthorised structures in a major crackdown on informal settlements, following months of enforcement notices. Representation and Justice: A three-member commission will review electoral boundaries, while the Judiciary’s five-year plan targets more accessible, digitally enabled courts and a permanent judicial complex by 2030. Youth and Culture: The inter-primary football competition opens November 7 with a new girls’ division; separately, Eliza Simons Primary won the Department of Culture’s Ripsaw band contest. Island Development: Plans for Providenciales airport include an $80 million arrivals terminal, with a larger $400–$500 million redevelopment envisioned. Andaz Turks & Caicos, a 132-room Grace Bay resort, is slated to open in spring 2027. Community and Heritage: Carnival donated books, computers and learning equipment to Ona Glinton Primary in Grand Turk, while Premier Washington Misick’s new book traces 50 years of the Islands’ history.

Air Links: Porter Airlines is adding nonstop winter service from Ottawa to Providenciales, joining a schedule of nearly 600 flights from the Canadian capital to the Caribbean, Mexico and Costa Rica. Grand Turk Schools: Carnival Cruise Line and the Grand Turk Cruise Center donated books, computers and more than $12,000 in learning equipment to Ona Glinton Primary School, including resources for students with special needs. Immigration Reform: New laws set clearer rules for entry, residence and work permits, require full permit fees upfront and strengthen requirements for employers recruiting overseas workers. Providenciales Development: The government says a major airport upgrade is moving ahead, including a new arrivals terminal and a longer-term expansion estimated at $400 million to $500 million. Separately, authorities say 51 unauthorised structures were demolished in an enforcement operation. Youth Football: The inter-primary school competition opens November 7 with a new girls’ division, featuring seven girls’ teams alongside 18 co-ed teams.

Immigration and Housing: TCI is overhauling immigration rules, requiring employers to pay work-permit fees upfront and prove they have considered qualified Islanders. Authorities also report 51 unauthorised structures were demolished in Providenciales after months of enforcement. Travel and Tourism: Porter is launching Ottawa–Providenciales service in the coming weeks, while Royal Caribbean’s 2028 summer sailings will include Grand Turk. Education: Carnival and Grand Turk Cruise Center donated books, computers and more than $12,000 in supplies to Ona Glinton Primary School, including resources for students with special needs. Sport: The inter-primary football competition opens November 7 with a new girls’ division featuring seven teams; the Provo Premier League also begins that day. Justice and Governance: The TCI Bar has joined the International Bar Association, and a new commission will review electoral boundaries. The Judiciary’s five-year plan targets modernised services and a permanent court complex by 2030.

Immigration: Turks and Caicos is overhauling its immigration system, with work permit fees due in full at application and tighter requirements for employers to show they considered Turks and Caicos Islanders first. Representation: A three-member commission will review electoral boundaries and recommend changes to ensure fair representation. Justice: The Judiciary’s 2026–2030 plan sets out 30 initiatives, including digital services, easier access to courts and a permanent judicial complex by 2030. Education: Carnival Cruise Line and Grand Turk Cruise Center donated books, computers and more than $12,000 in supplies to Ona Glinton Primary School, with resources aimed in part at supporting students with special needs. National History: Premier Washington Misick launched a book tracing 50 years of political and social development in the islands. Infrastructure: The government says $80 million is going toward airport upgrades, including a new arrivals terminal, while a longer-term expansion is estimated at $400 million to $500 million. Higher Education: The Community College has launched a foundation and endowment to support scholarships, programmes and long-term growth.

Electoral Boundaries: Governor Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam appointed a three-member commission to review TCI’s electoral district boundaries and recommend changes if needed. Justice Reform: The Judiciary’s 2026–2030 plan sets out 30 initiatives, including digital court services, easier access to justice and a permanent judicial complex by 2030. Tourism: Andaz Turks & Caicos has shared design details for its 132-room Grace Bay resort, due to open in spring 2027. National History: Premier Washington Misick launched a book tracing 50 years of the islands’ political, economic and social development. Airport Expansion: Government plans an $80-million arrivals terminal at Howard Hamilton International Airport, as part of a wider redevelopment estimated at $400 million to $500 million. Local Sport: The Provo Premier League opens November 7 with eight teams and a doubleheader at the TCIFA facility. Hospitality Costs: The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association renewed its opposition to Booking.com charging commission on government taxes, a policy it says could add pressure on accommodation providers.

Tourism: Andaz Turks & Caicos has revealed plans for its 132-room Grace Bay resort, set to open in spring 2027 with Caribbean art, island-inspired design and ocean views. Hotel Costs: The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association is again challenging Booking.com’s plan to charge commissions on government taxes, warning the added costs could squeeze hotel margins; new notices in Jamaica and Antigua and Barbuda set a November 17 start for bookings. Airport Upgrade: The government says about $80 million is going toward a new arrivals terminal at Howard Hamilton International Airport, alongside repairs to the existing building and longer-term plans for a $400–$500 million redevelopment. National History: Premier Washington Misick has launched a book tracing five decades of Turks and Caicos political, economic and social development since internal self-government began in 1976. Education: The Community College has launched a foundation and endowment to support scholarships, programmes and long-term growth. Local Sport: The Provo Premier League opens November 7 with eight teams and a doubleheader at the TCIFA facility.

Island History: Premier Charles Misick has launched The Soul of a Nation, a book tracing 50 years of Turks and Caicos political, economic and social development. Local Sport: The Provo Premier League opens November 7 with eight teams and a doubleheader at the TCIFA grounds in Providenciales. Education: The Community College has launched a foundation and endowment to fund scholarships, programmes and long-term growth. Airport Upgrade: Government plans an $80 million arrivals terminal and other improvements, with a larger redevelopment estimated at $400 million to $500 million. Healthcare: Parliament has passed legislation establishing a Health Services Authority to coordinate public care, from primary services to emergency and elderly care. Tourism: Caribbean hotel groups are challenging Booking.com’s plan to charge commissions on government taxes, a policy affecting hotels in the region. Separately, BermudAir is expanding service to Providenciales, while Royal Caribbean’s planned Sandals and Beaches deal includes undeveloped land across the Caribbean, including Turks and Caicos.

Tourism: Beaches Turks & Caicos has unveiled its Treasure Beach Village expansion, including a 15,000-square-foot lagoon pool, a private cinema and six new dining options. Airport Expansion: Infrastructure Minister Arlington Musgrove says about $80 million is being invested in a 40,000-square-foot arrivals facility and repairs to Providenciales’ existing terminal; a longer-term redevelopment is estimated at $400 million to $500 million. Grand Turk Safety: An opinion piece warns that roaming donkeys and dogs are creating risks for residents and visitors, calling for better animal management. Healthcare: Parliament has passed legislation establishing a Health Services Authority to coordinate public care, from primary and emergency services to elderly care and pharmaceuticals. Air Links: BermudAir is expanding its Caribbean network to include Providenciales and South Caicos, alongside new service to Belize. Tourism Workforce: Local hospitality workers, including staff from eight resorts and junior chefs, took part in service and food-safety training hosted by the Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association.

Airport Expansion: The government says a new arrivals facility and other upgrades are under way at Providenciales airport, with a larger $400–$500 million redevelopment targeted within four years. Healthcare Reform: The House passed a bill to create a Health Services Authority, bringing public services from primary care to emergency and elder care under one body. Grand Turk Safety: An opinion piece renews calls to manage roaming donkeys and dogs, warning of dangers on roads for residents and visitors. Air Links: BermudAir is expanding its Caribbean network to Providenciales and South Caicos, while Southwest is adding Providenciales to its new international routes. Tourism: Beaches Turks & Caicos has opened its Treasure Beach Village expansion, featuring a lagoon pool, cinema and new dining options.

Youth Football: Turks and Caicos opened its FIFA Under-15 Festival campaign with a 2-1 win over St Lucia. Air Links: BermudAir has begun seasonal Fort Lauderdale–Providenciales flights three times a week; the Airports Authority is also looking to grow service beyond Provo, with American Airlines planning more South Caicos–Miami flights this winter. Healthcare: Parliament passed the Health Services Authority Bill, setting up a statutory body to coordinate public care, from primary services to emergency and elderly care. Immigration: The new Immigration Act is law, with a two-stage residency process that could extend the usual path to permanent residence to about 20 years. Community Giving: Grant Thornton’s Surf and Turf fundraiser has raised more than $1 million over its history, including $105,000 this year for health, wellness and youth initiatives.

Youth Football: Turks and Caicos beat St Lucia 2–1 in the second stage of the FIFA Under-15 Festival in Baku. Air Links: BermudAir has begun thrice-weekly seasonal flights between Fort Lauderdale and Providenciales. The Airports Authority is also looking to attract more international service to islands beyond Provo, with American Airlines increasing winter flights to South Caicos. Public Healthcare: Parliament passed legislation creating a Health Services Authority to coordinate public services, from primary and hospital care to emergency, mental health and pharmacy services. Immigration: The new Immigration Bill is now law, tightening work-permit rules and introducing a two-stage route to permanent residence that could take about 20 years. Tourism Workforce: Local hospitality staff and junior chefs took part in service and food-safety training hosted by the Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association and its partners.