AGP Executive Report

Tourism Governance Upgrade: The Turks and Caicos Islands has passed the Tourism Authority Bill, creating a dedicated authority to lead destination marketing, tourism development, visitor experience management, research, and long-term planning. Data-Driven Public Service: The TCI also launched a Turks and Caicos Islands Statistics Authority to strengthen evidence-based governance with accurate, timely, credible, and transparent national data. Digital Resilience: Innovation/tech 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. Regional Tourism Push: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 is underway (June 1–5), bringing together tourism ministers and officials across the region under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences.” STEM Spotlight: Drone soccer is being used as a STEM engagement tool in the Caribbean, blending aviation, coding, engineering, and esports to build youth tech pathways. Migration Safety: The U.S. Coast Guard, with partners including the RTCIPF, intercepted an overcrowded vessel carrying 240 migrants south of the TCI.

Tourism Governance Upgrade: The Turks and Caicos Islands has passed the Tourism Authority Bill, creating a dedicated authority to lead destination marketing, tourism development, visitor experience management, and long-term planning. Data-Driven Public Service: The TCI also launched a Turks and Caicos Islands Statistics Authority, aiming for accurate, timely, credible, and transparent national data to strengthen planning and policy. Digital Resilience Policy: Innovation Minister E. Jay Saunders will represent the TCI at an ECLAC conference in Belize on digital resilience and data sovereignty, focused on protecting government systems during cyberattacks and disasters. Regional STEM Spotlight: Drone soccer is being used as a hands-on STEM pathway in the Caribbean, with Jamaica’s live demonstration highlighting aviation, coding, engineering, and youth innovation. Caribbean STR Regulation Push: The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association released a comprehensive short-term rental framework to help destinations capture economic benefits while improving oversight and integrating STRs into national tourism strategies.

Tourism Governance: The Turks and Caicos Islands has passed the Tourism Authority Bill, creating a dedicated authority to lead destination marketing, tourism development, visitor experience management, research, and long-term planning. Data-Driven Public Service: The TCI also launched a Turks and Caicos Islands Statistics Authority to strengthen governance with accurate, timely, credible, and transparent national data. Regional Tech Policy: Innovation Minister E. Jay Saunders will represent the TCI at an ECLAC digital resilience and data sovereignty dialogue in Belize, focused on protecting critical government data during cyberattacks and disasters. STEM in Action: Drone soccer is being used as a STEM hook in the region, blending aviation, coding, engineering, and esports-style competition to engage young people. Caribbean Tourism Roundup: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 is bringing tourism ministers and officials together under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” as leaders push for resilience and new market strategies. Maritime Security: The U.S. Coast Guard, with RTCIPF support, intercepted an overcrowded vessel carrying 240 illegal migrants near the TCI.

Tourism Governance Upgrade: The 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 growth. Data-Driven Public Service: The territory also launched the Turks and Caicos Islands Statistics Authority, positioning it as a modern national statistical system for credible, timely, transparent data to guide policy, investment, and resilience. Digital Resilience on the Regional Stage: Innovation Minister E. Jay Saunders will represent the TCI at an ECLAC high-level policy dialogue in Belize on digital resilience and data sovereignty, focusing on protecting critical government systems during cyberattacks and disasters. STEM & Youth Innovation (Regional): Jamaica Drone Soccer showcased drone tech, robotics, coding, and esports as a pathway for STEM education and youth development. Regional Tourism Networking: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 brought tourism ministers and officials together under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” with the TCI among participating destinations. Maritime Safety & Enforcement: The U.S. Coast Guard, CBP, and the RTCIPF intercepted an overcrowded, leaking vessel carrying 240 migrants south of the Turks and Caicos, preventing a potential maritime disaster.

Tourism Governance: Turks and Caicos has passed the Tourism Authority Bill, creating a dedicated authority to steer destination marketing, tourism development, visitor experience, research, and long-term planning. Data & Digital Resilience: The Turks and Caicos Islands Statistics Authority was launched to strengthen evidence-based governance with accurate, timely, credible, and transparent national data. Regional Tech Policy: TCI’s E. Jay Saunders will represent the territory at an ECLAC digital resilience and data sovereignty dialogue in Belize, focusing on protecting critical government systems during cyberattacks and disasters. STEM in Action (Region): Jamaica Drone Soccer showcased drone tech, coding, engineering, and esports as a youth STEM pathway during a high-profile demonstration. Caribbean Tourism Summit: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 is underway (June 1–5), bringing tourism ministers and leaders together under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences” to boost connectivity and market strategy. Maritime Safety: The U.S. Coast Guard, CBP, and RTCIPF intercepted an overcrowded, leaking vessel carrying 240 migrants south of the Turks and Caicos, preventing a potential maritime disaster.

Tourism 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.

TCI Data Power-Up: The Turks and Caicos Islands launched the Turks and Caicos Islands Statistics Authority in Providenciales, aiming for accurate, timely, credible, transparent data to strengthen evidence-based governance and planning. Digital Resilience: Innovation, Technology and Energy Minister E. Jay Saunders will represent TCI at an ECLAC Belize policy dialogue on digital resilience and data sovereignty, focused on protecting critical government systems during cyberattacks and disasters. Caribbean STEM Tourism Stage: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 is underway (June 1–5), bringing CTO ministers and officials together under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” with TCI among the participating destinations. Youth Innovation in Tourism: TCI students (with BVI and St. Lucia) advanced to the CTO 2026 Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase finals on June 4 in New York, pitching sustainable, investment-ready tourism proposals. Drone Soccer for STEM: Jamaica Drone Soccer showcased drone robotics and esports as a pathway into STEM education and youth skills development. Regional Tech & Governance Watch: A Bahamas election observation mission urged reforms including an independent electoral body, biometric voter ID, electronic results transmission, and stronger cybersecurity. Aviation Note: BermudAir announced multiple new US routes, a reminder of how fast regional connectivity strategies are shifting across the wider area.

Data & Governance: The Turks and Caicos Islands launched the Turks and Caicos Islands Statistics Authority in Providenciales, aiming for accurate, timely, credible, transparent data to strengthen planning, policy, investment, social development, and national resilience. Digital Resilience: TCI Innovation, Technology and Energy Minister E. Jay Saunders will represent the territory at an ECLAC-led UN regional dialogue in Belize on digital resilience and data sovereignty, focusing on protecting critical government data and keeping public services running during cyberattacks and disasters. STEM Youth & Robotics: Jamaica Drone Soccer at Jamaica House showcased drone tech, robotics, coding, engineering, and strategy as a new pathway for youth STEM engagement, with the Prime Minister highlighting how electronic sports can reach young people through technology-based activities. Regional Tech & Skills (Tourism): During Caribbean Week in New York 2026, CTO programming includes the Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase finals (June 4), where student teams from across the region—including Turks and Caicos—pitch sustainable, investment-ready tourism proposals. Caribbean Tech Policy Context: A Bahamas post-election OAS mission urged reforms such as an independent electoral body, modern electronic results transmission, biometric voter ID, online verification, stronger cybersecurity, and improved transparency and training.

STEM Youth & Drones: Jamaica House hosted a live Jamaica Drone Soccer demo, showing how drone tech, robotics, coding, and strategy can feed STEM learning and youth development. Data-Driven Governance (TCI): The Turks and Caicos Islands launched the Turks and Caicos Islands Statistics Authority to deliver accurate, timely, credible, transparent data for planning, policy, investment, and resilience. Digital Resilience (TCI): TCI Innovation Minister E. Jay Saunders will represent the islands at an ECLAC Belize policy dialogue on digital resilience and data sovereignty, focused on protecting critical government data during cyberattacks and disasters. Regional Tech & Policy (Caribbean): Caribbean Week in New York 2026 brings tourism leaders together under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” with ministers and commissioners from across the region discussing resilience and innovation. STEM in Tourism (Youth Showcase): The CTO’s 2026 Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase is set for June 4 in New York, with finalist student teams from BVI, Saint Lucia, and Turks and Caicos pitching investment-ready, sustainable tourism proposals. Parliament Tech Readiness: Montserrat is sending its Speaker and Clerk to the Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference, where delegates will tackle AI use in parliamentary operations and governance continuity during emergencies.

TCI Data Power-Up: The Turks and Caicos Islands launched the Turks and Caicos Islands Statistics Authority to strengthen evidence-based governance, with a modern statistical system aimed at accurate, timely, credible, transparent data for planning, policy, investment, and resilience. Digital Resilience Diplomacy: Minister E. Jay Saunders will represent the TCI at an ECLAC-led regional dialogue in Belize on digital resilience and data sovereignty, focused on protecting critical government data and keeping public services running during cyberattacks and disasters. Regional Tourism Tech & Youth: During Caribbean Week in New York, the CTO will host the Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase “Live Finals” (June 4), featuring student teams from across CTO members including Turks and Caicos, pitching practical, investment-ready, sustainable tourism proposals. Caribbean Week Momentum: Caribbean tourism leaders are gathering in Manhattan under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences” to boost connectivity, resilience, and a unified regional tourism voice. Election Tech Reform (Bahamas): An OAS electoral observation mission urged the Bahamas to modernize elections with an independent electoral body, electronic results transmission, biometric ID, online verification, and stronger cybersecurity.

Digital Resilience & Data Sovereignty: TCI Minister of Innovation, Technology and Energy E. Jay Saunders will represent the Turks and Caicos at an ECLAC high-level policy dialogue in Belize on June 3, focusing on protecting critical government data and keeping public services running during cyberattacks and disasters. Regional Tourism Strategy: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 is underway (June 1–5) with CTO leaders and ministers from across the region, including the Turks and Caicos, pushing connectivity, resilience, and a unified Caribbean tourism voice amid tougher global competition. Youth Tourism Innovation: The CTO’s Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase heads to live finals in New York on June 4, with student teams from the British Virgin Islands, Saint Lucia, and Turks and Caicos presenting investment-ready, sustainable tourism proposals. Leadership & Ethics in Training: A Junior Officers’ Course opening in Guyana highlighted leadership, ethics, critical thinking, accountability, information technology, and decision-making grounded in best practice—bringing participants from multiple Caribbean jurisdictions including the Turks and Caicos. Parliamentary Tech & Governance: Montserrat’s legislative leadership is attending the UK and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference in Cayman, where delegates discuss AI use in parliamentary operations, governance reform, and continuity during emergencies.

Digital Resilience & Data Sovereignty: TCI Minister of Innovation, Technology and Energy E. Jay Saunders will represent the Turks and Caicos at an ECLAC high-level policy dialogue in Belize on June 3, focusing on protecting critical government data and keeping public services running during cyberattacks and disasters. Regional Tech & Training for Public Service: A regional Junior Officers’ Course in Guyana (with TCI participation) highlights leadership, ethics, critical thinking, accountability, information technology, and decision-making grounded in data. Tourism Tech & Youth Innovation: During Caribbean Week in New York, the CTO’s Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase will hold live finals June 4, with student teams from TCI among the finalists pitching investment-ready, sustainable tourism proposals. Caribbean Week Mobilization: Caribbean tourism ministers and commissioners gathered in Manhattan for Caribbean Week 2026 to coordinate strategy, risk mitigation, and market growth across the region. Governance in the Overseas Territories: Turks and Caicos is among delegations attending the Cayman-hosted Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference, where AI use in parliaments and legislative continuity during emergencies are on the agenda.

Training & Tech in Policing: Guyana’s Junior Officers’ Course #1/2026 kicked off with regional participation including Turks and Caicos, with a revamped focus on leadership, ethics, critical thinking, accountability, information technology, and decision-making grounded in facts. Regional Tourism Strategy: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 opens June 1 with ministers and commissioners from across the Caribbean (including Turks and Caicos) meeting under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences” to strengthen economic resilience and market positioning. Youth Innovation for Tourism: The CTO’s 2026 Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase heads to live finals June 4 in New York, with student teams from Turks and Caicos among the finalists pitching investment-ready, sustainable tourism proposals. Finance & Digital Banking: Butterfield has agreed to acquire CIBC Caribbean’s controlling stake in a $1.8B deal, aiming to expand cross-border payments and boost technology and digital banking infrastructure across the region. Governance & AI in OTs: The Cayman-hosted 2026 Speakers’ Conference is tackling AI use in parliaments, governance reform, constitutional development, and continuity during emergencies, with Turks and Caicos attending.

Regional Tourism Diplomacy: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 opens June 1 with a strong turnout of tourism ministers and commissioners, including Turks and Caicos, as the CTO convenes leaders under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences” to strengthen resilience and market strategy. Student Innovation for Sustainable Tourism: Turks and Caicos students have advanced to the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s 2026 Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase finals on June 4 in New York, pitching investment-ready, sustainability-focused tourism proposals. Parliamentary Tech & Governance: Montserrat’s Speaker and Clerk are attending the 2026 Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference in Cayman, where sessions cover AI in parliamentary operations, governance reform, constitutional development, and legislative continuity during emergencies—topics relevant to Turks and Caicos’ own institutional planning. Finance & Digital Banking: Butterfield has agreed to acquire CIBC Caribbean Bank’s controlling stake in a $1.8B deal, aiming to expand cross-border payments and technology/digital banking capabilities across Caribbean markets. Post-Digital Citizenship (Opinion): A Turks and Caicos commentary argues that social fragmentation driven by digital life needs a “Resilience 2.0” blueprint for post-digital citizenship, not nostalgia.

Caribbean Tourism & Youth Innovation: Turks and Caicos students have advanced to the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s 2026 Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase finals in New York on June 4, pitching investment-ready, sustainable tourism proposals. Regional Parliamentary Tech & Governance: Montserrat’s Speaker and Clerk are attending the 2026 Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference in Cayman, with sessions on AI in parliamentary operations, governance reform, constitutional development, and keeping legislatures running during emergencies—Turks and Caicos is among the delegations. Banking & Digital Infrastructure: Butterfield has agreed to acquire CIBC Caribbean’s 91.7% stake in a $1.8B deal, aiming to expand cross-border payments and boost technology and digital banking capabilities across the region. Travel Boom Watch: A WTTC report forecasts travel and tourism to drive about $12T globally in 2026 and add major jobs, with AI and digital travel tools cited as growth drivers. Local Culture & Community Resilience: Commentary argues Turks and Caicos needs “Resilience 2.0” for post-digital citizenship to rebuild social cohesion in an algorithm-driven era.

Tourism Innovation: Turks and Caicos students have advanced to the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s 2026 Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase finals in New York, with “Live Finals” set for June 4 at InterContinental Times Square as teams pitch investment-ready, sustainable tourism proposals. Parliament & Tech Governance: Montserrat’s Speaker and Clerk are attending the 2026 Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference in Cayman, where delegates are focusing on how parliaments can stay resilient amid rapid political, technological and social change, including AI use in parliamentary operations—Turks and Caicos is among the attending delegations. Local History & Constitutional Change: A 50th Anniversary series piece traces how the Turks and Caicos Islands’ ministerial government journey began after the 1962 constitutional transition following Jamaica’s independence, setting up the gradual shift toward local administration. Digital Society Debate: An opinion column argues Turks and Caicos needs “Resilience 2.0,” framing post-digital citizenship as a design fix for social fragmentation driven by algorithmic feeds. Regional Travel Boom: A global WTTC report forecasts travel and tourism to keep growing in 2026, driven by investment in airports, hotels, digital tools, training, and increasing AI adoption.