AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTourism Governance: Turks and Caicos has passed the Tourism Authority Bill, creating a dedicated authority to lead destination marketing, tourism development, visitor experience management, research, and long-term planning—an overhaul aimed at more sustainable, coordinated growth. Data & Digital Resilience: The territory also launched a Turks and Caicos Islands Statistics Authority to strengthen evidence-based governance with accurate, timely, credible, and transparent national data. Regional Tech Policy: Innovation, Technology and Energy Minister E. Jay Saunders will represent the TCI at an ECLAC Belize policy dialogue on digital resilience and data sovereignty, focused on protecting critical government systems during cyberattacks and disasters. STEM in Action (Regional): Drone soccer is being showcased as a STEM pathway, blending aviation, coding, engineering, and esports to engage youth with real tech skills. Caribbean Tourism Mobilization: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 (June 1–5) is drawing tourism ministers and leaders across the region, including TCI, to align on market strategy, resilience, and connectivity as travel preferences shift toward cultural and regenerative experiences. Youth & Tourism Innovation (Regional): CTO’s 2026 Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase will hold live finals June 4 in New York, with student teams from TCI among those pitching investment-ready, sustainability-focused tourism proposals.
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