Telecom Upgrade: Starlink has been granted a 15-year telecommunications licence in the Turks and Caicos, with an initial fee of about $112,600 plus annual payments tied to gross revenues and spectrum use; it’s independent of Flow and Digicel for regular satellite internet, while Direct to Cellular will partner with local providers. Biodiversity & Climate Impacts: A new Current Biology study links hurricane-driven change to faster gripping in Turks and Caicos silver key anoles, showing a shorter hind toe after Irma and Maria—measured with lab fan tests. Governance & Transparency: The UK is pressing the TCI to improve access to beneficial-ownership information for companies, including concerns around application fees and expectations for fully public registers. Skills for the Water: The Turks and Caicos Fly Fishing Association launched the first national certification programme for saltwater flats fishing guides, aiming to standardize training and support conservation-led prosperity. Energy Youth Innovation: Pelican Energy TCI’s Youth Energy Roundtable gathered student researchers to tackle grid stability and fairness as solar grows. Disaster Readiness: UK Royal Engineers and drone teams trained TCIR, fire, and police on hurricane resilience, including clearing powerlines and first-aid drills. Broadband Costs (Regional Context): A study ranks the UK 46th globally for average mobile broadband data cost ($0.27 per 1GB), offering a useful benchmark for connectivity affordability discussions.