AGP Executive Report

Environment & Clean Seas: Kingston Harbour’s cleanup is making real progress, with the Kingston Harbour Cleanup Project reporting 5.5 million kilos of trash collected by booms, sparing the harbour from further pollution. Public Health Milestone: The WHO and PAHO have certified the Turks and Caicos Islands for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B, praising sustained political commitment and accessible maternal and child health services. Tourism Governance: The Turks and Caicos Parliament has passed the Tourism Authority Bill, setting up a new authority to lead destination marketing, tourism development, visitor experience management, and long-term planning. Migration Safety: Authorities intercepted an overcrowded vessel carrying 240 Haitian migrants about 15 miles south of the Turks and Caicos; the boat was taking on water and people were transferred to Turks and Caicos Border Force custody. Air Connectivity: BermudAir announced winter expansion with new nonstop routes that include Turks and Caicos from multiple U.S. cities, aiming to boost leisure travel access. Business & Growth: The TCI Business Outlook returns June 5, with a focus on long-term prosperity and sessions spanning education, sports, health systems, and real estate.

Tourism Governance: Turks and Caicos has passed the Tourism Authority Bill, setting up a new authority to steer destination marketing, visitor experience, research, and long-term planning—an overhaul aimed at keeping pace with fast-growing luxury tourism. Public Health Milestone: WHO and PAHO have certified the Turks and Caicos Islands for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B, praising sustained political commitment and accessible maternal and child health services. Air Connectivity: BermudAir is expanding Caribbean routes with new winter nonstop service to Turks and Caicos from multiple U.S. cities (including Boston, Newark, and Baltimore-area options), plus a new Toronto-to-Turks and Caicos service that connects onward to Anguilla. Maritime Safety & Migration: U.S. Coast Guard and partners intercepted an overcrowded vessel carrying 240 Haitian migrants about 15 miles south of the Turks and Caicos; the boat was taking on water and the group was transferred for processing. Local Business & Economy: The TCI Business Outlook returns with a June 5 conference focused on long-term prosperity, including sessions touching sports development and real estate. Regional Spotlight: Caribbean Week in New York continues to draw tourism ministers and officials, with Turks and Caicos among the participants.

Public Health Milestone: The WHO and PAHO have certified the Turks and Caicos for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B, with TCI the first in the Americas to validate hepatitis B elimination—an outcome credited to sustained political support and accessible maternal and child care. Tourism Governance: The Turks and Caicos Parliament passed the Tourism Authority Bill, setting up a new authority to steer destination marketing, visitor experience, research, and long-term planning. Aviation & Access: BermudAir continues expanding its Caribbean reach, adding new nonstop services that include Turks and Caicos from multiple U.S. and Canadian cities, with winter schedules rolling out from late December. Business & Growth: The TCI Business Outlook returns with a focus on sports, luxury tourism, and long-term economic growth, ahead of the June 5 event. Migration & Safety: Authorities intercepted an overcrowded vessel carrying 240 Haitian migrants near the Turks and Caicos, with the U.S. Coast Guard and local agencies warning that sea journeys are extremely dangerous. Energy Partnership: Local consultancy Gaia Environmental signed an MoU with Blue Planet Alliance to support knowledge sharing and help island communities transition toward renewable energy.

Tourism Governance: The Turks and Caicos Parliament has passed the Tourism Authority Bill, setting up a new authority to steer destination marketing, visitor experience, research, and long-term planning—an overhaul aimed at stronger oversight as luxury tourism keeps growing. Public Health Milestone: WHO and PAHO have certified the Turks and Caicos for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B, with the territory also noted as the first in the Americas to validate hepatitis B elimination. Aviation & Connectivity: BermudAir is expanding fast, adding new winter nonstop and connecting routes that include Turks and Caicos from multiple U.S. cities (including Boston, Newark, Baltimore, and Raleigh-Durham) plus new service into Belize and Guatemala City, with Toronto-to-Turks & Caicos also announced. Migration & Safety: Authorities intercepted an overcrowded vessel carrying 240 Haitian migrants about 15 miles south of the Turks and Caicos; the boat was taking on water and the group was transferred for processing. Business & Growth: The TCI Business Outlook returns with a focus on sports, luxury tourism, and long-term economic growth, while the 3rd Annual Business Outlook conference is set for June 5.

Tourism Governance: Turks and Caicos has passed the Tourism Authority Bill, setting up a new authority to steer destination marketing, tourism development, visitor experience, research and long-term planning—an overhaul aimed at stronger oversight as the islands’ luxury tourism grows. Public Health Milestone: WHO and PAHO have certified Turks and Caicos for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B, with the territory also the first in the Americas to validate hepatitis B elimination. Aviation & Access: BermudAir is rolling out major winter expansion with new nonstop routes to Turks and Caicos from multiple U.S. and Canadian gateways, including service from Boston, Baltimore, Newark, Raleigh-Durham, Fort Lauderdale and St. Pete/Clearwater, plus a Toronto route that connects onward to Anguilla. Migration Safety: The U.S. Coast Guard, with local partners, intercepted an overcrowded vessel carrying 240 Haitian migrants about 15 miles south of the islands; the boat was taking on water and the group was transferred to Turks and Caicos Border Force custody. Politics & Justice: Former Premier Michael Misick has been sentenced to 4 years and 26 days in a landmark corruption case, with the judge stressing public office is not for personal enrichment.

Tourism Governance: Turks and Caicos has passed the Tourism Authority Bill, setting up a new authority to steer destination marketing, visitor experience, research and long-term planning—an overhaul aimed at modern, more sustainable tourism management. Public Health Milestone: WHO and PAHO have certified the territory for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B, with TCI cited as the first in the Americas to validate hepatitis B elimination. Air Links & Travel: BermudAir is expanding winter routes across the region, including new nonstop service to Turks and Caicos from multiple U.S. and Canadian cities, with flights starting in December. Business & Economy: The TCI Business Outlook returns June 5 with a focus on sports, luxury tourism and long-term growth, as leaders discuss investment and resilience. Corruption Aftermath: Former Premier Michael Misick was sentenced to an effective 4 years and 26 days in a landmark corruption case, with the court stressing public office is not for personal enrichment. Migration Update: Authorities intercepted an overcrowded vessel carrying 240 Haitian migrants about 15 miles south of the Turks and Caicos; the boat was taking on water and the group was transferred to the TCI Border Force.

Migration & Maritime Security: US Coast Guard photos show 240 Haitian migrants packed into a rickety boat that was starting to sink; the vessel was intercepted about 15 miles south of Turks and Caicos and the people were safely removed with help from TCI authorities. Public Health Milestone: WHO and PAHO certified Turks and Caicos for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B, with the territory noted as the first in the Americas to validate hepatitis B elimination. Tourism Governance: Turks and Caicos Parliament passed the Tourism Authority Bill, creating a new framework to steer destination marketing, tourism development, visitor experience, and long-term planning. Air Access Boost: BermudAir announced major winter expansion, adding nonstop service to Turks and Caicos from multiple US cities (including Newark, Boston, Baltimore, Raleigh-Durham, Fort Lauderdale and St. Pete/Clearwater) plus a new Toronto route with connections to Anguilla. Regional Connectivity: BermudAir also rolled out new links to Belize and Guatemala City, widening options for visitors heading to the Turks and Caicos. Politics & Accountability: Former TCI Premier Michael Misick was sentenced to an effective 4 years and 26 days in a landmark corruption case tied to bribery over government land and development deals.

Public Health Milestone: The WHO and PAHO have certified the Turks and Caicos Islands for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B—TCI is the first in the Americas to validate hepatitis B elimination, a win credited to sustained political support and integrated maternal and child health services. Aviation & Tourism Access: BermudAir is rolling out major winter expansion, adding nonstop service to Turks and Caicos from multiple U.S. and Canadian gateways (including Boston, Baltimore, Newark, Raleigh-Durham, Fort Lauderdale, and St. Pete/Clearwater, plus Toronto), with flights starting in December and continuing into 2027. Governance & Data: TCI has launched a Turks and Caicos Islands Statistics Authority, aiming for more accurate, timely, credible, and transparent data to strengthen evidence-based planning and accountability. Justice Update: Former Premier Michael Misick was sentenced to an effective 4 years and 26 days in a landmark corruption case involving bribery tied to government land and development deals. Tourism Giving Back: The Turks & Caicos Reef Fund’s Reef Keeper program says partners raised nearly $30,000 in Q1 2026 through optional guest contributions, supporting coral restoration, monitoring, and reef protection projects.

Public Health Milestone: The WHO and PAHO have certified the Turks and Caicos Islands for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B—making it the first territory in the Americas to validate hepatitis B elimination—crediting sustained political support and integrated maternal and child health services. Anti-Corruption Justice: Former TCI Premier Michael Misick was sentenced to an effective 4 years and 26 days in a landmark bribery case tied to government land and development deals; the court also handed sentences to McAllister Hanchell (3 years) and Thomas Misick (4 years), with all expected to appeal. Aviation & Tourism Access: BermudAir announced major winter expansion, adding nonstop service to Turks and Caicos from multiple U.S. gateways (including Baltimore, Boston, Newark, Raleigh-Durham, Fort Lauderdale and St. Petersburg/Tampa) plus new PIE routes, and it also plans to route via Turks and Caicos for a Grand Cayman service. Governance & Data: The TCI launched a Turks and Caicos Islands Statistics Authority to strengthen evidence-based governance with accurate, timely and transparent national data. Tourism Policy Pressure: The Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association joined regional pushback against Booking.com over commissions on government accommodation taxes and fees, calling it an unfair cost burden on hotels.

Aviation & Tourism: BermudAir is ramping up winter travel into the Turks & Caicos, announcing new nonstop routes from multiple U.S. gateways (including Baltimore) plus service from St. Petersburg/Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Boston, Newark and Raleigh-Durham, with tickets set to go on sale Friday and flights starting in December. Regional Connectivity: The same expansion package adds new links to Belize and Anguilla, and BermudAir says it will also launch direct service to Grand Cayman via Turks & Caicos—aimed at boosting year-round visitor flow. Politics & Justice: Former Turks and Caicos Premier Michael Misick has been sentenced to an effective four years and 26 days in prison after a landmark corruption case tied to bribery over government land and development deals. Public Health: The WHO and PAHO have certified the Turks and Caicos for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B, calling it a first for hepatitis B in the Americas. Governance & Data: The territory has launched a Turks and Caicos Islands Statistics Authority to strengthen evidence-based planning and transparent national data. Business & Travel Costs: Turks and Caicos hotel operators are pushing back against Booking.com over commissions on government accommodation taxes and fees, saying hotels only collect and remit those charges.

Corruption Case: Former Turks and Caicos Premier Michael Misick was sentenced to an effective four years and 26 days in prison after a landmark bribery conviction tied to government land and development deals, with co-defendants McAllister Hanchell and Thomas Misick also receiving prison terms and all expected to appeal. Statistics & Governance: The Turks and Caicos Islands Statistics Authority was officially launched in Providenciales, with Premier Charles Washington Misick calling it a major step toward evidence-based, transparent decision-making. Digital Resilience: Innovation Minister E. Jay Saunders will represent the TCI at a UN ECLAC regional dialogue in Belize focused on protecting government data and keeping public services running during cyberattacks and disasters. Youth & Cost of Living Debate: A Youth Parliament push is underway, with discussion sparked around how young people balance the cost of living with the need for economic growth. Local Economy & Heritage: A renewed call is growing around Salt Cay’s decline, arguing the island was once a key economic engine and needs a real recovery plan. Tourism Industry Pressure: Turks and Caicos hotel operators are urging Booking.com to reconsider commissions on accommodation taxes and statutory fees, saying hotels are only collecting and remitting government money.

Corruption Case in TCI: Former Turks and Caicos Premier Michael Misick was sentenced to an effective four years and 26 days in prison after a landmark bribery conviction tied to government land and development deals, with the judge stressing betrayal of public trust and the need for deterrence. Digital Resilience: Innovation Minister E. Jay Saunders will represent the Turks and Caicos at a UN ECLAC regional dialogue in Belize on digital resilience and protecting government data during disasters and cyberattacks. Tourism Policy Pressure: The Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association says Booking.com’s plan to charge commissions on government accommodation taxes and fees is unfair to hotels, since those funds must be remitted to government. Regional Shipping Boost: CLX Logistics launched new direct cargo routes linking The Bahamas with the Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos and Miami via Antillean, aiming to cut import costs and improve supply reliability. Youth & Community Resilience: A Youth Tribunal in Providenciales sparked debate on cost of living versus economic growth, while RBC Young Leaders 2026 in New Providence rewarded student climate resilience projects. Sports & Culture: BVI Rugby hosts USVI Rugby’s Privateers this weekend at A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds, with TCI noted as a recent opponent in BVI’s season.

Corruption Case: Turks and Caicos’ former Premier Michael Misick was sentenced to an effective four years and 26 days in prison for bribery tied to government land and development deals, with the judge stressing a serious betrayal of public trust and the need for deterrence. Digital Resilience: Innovation Minister E. Jay Saunders will represent the TCI at a UN ECLAC regional dialogue in Belize on digital resilience and data sovereignty, focused on protecting critical government systems during disasters and cyberattacks. Tourism Policy: The Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association is pushing back against Booking.com’s plan to charge commissions on accommodation taxes and statutory fees, calling it unfair and a needless burden on money hotels must remit to government. Trade & Logistics: CLX Logistics launched new direct cargo routes linking The Bahamas with the Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos and Miami via Antillean, aiming to cut costs and improve supply reliability. Youth & Climate: St. Augustine’s College won RBC Young Leaders 2026 with a pond and park restoration project for student well-being, while other finalists showcased smart flood control and sustainable agriculture ideas. Regional Tourism Push: CTO’s Caribbean Week in New York 2026 will feature a Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase finals on June 4, with student teams from the region including Turks and Caicos.

Corruption Case: Turks and Caicos’ former Premier Michael Misick has been sentenced to an effective four years and 26 days in prison after a landmark bribery conviction tied to government land and development deals. Public Safety & Policing: Jamaica’s PM Andrew Holness has ordered a review of JCF protocols for handling injured people and removing the deceased from crime scenes, pushing for stronger professionalism and compassion. Trade & Shipping: CLX Logistics says new direct cargo routes—linking The Bahamas with the Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos and Miami—are already helping cut costs for regional businesses. Banking: Butterfield has agreed to buy CIBC Caribbean in a $1.8 billion deal, with CIBC taking a 22% stake, as the bank positions itself as a regional powerhouse. Tourism & Youth: Students from TCI (plus BVI and St. Lucia) have advanced to the CTO’s 2026 Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase finals in New York on June 4. Governance & Compliance: TCI’s AML/CFT push continues with participation in CFATF assessor training, ahead of a mutual evaluation starting in 2027. Health Watch: MSF is scaling up its Ebola response in eastern DRC as cases rise amid access and testing limits.

Corruption Case: Turks and Caicos’ former Premier Michael Misick was sentenced to an effective four years and 26 days in prison after a landmark bribery conviction tied to government land and development deals. The judge said the offences were a serious betrayal of public trust, rejected calls for a suspended sentence, and ordered custody for Misick, with co-convicted former minister McAllister Hanchell and attorney Thomas “Chal” Misick also facing prison terms and expected appeals. Tourism & Regional Push: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 is drawing a strong turnout of tourism ministers and commissioners across the region, including Turks and Caicos, as leaders meet under the theme “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences.” Finance & Banking: Butterfield Bank agreed to acquire control of CIBC Caribbean in a $1.8 billion deal, positioning the bank for a bigger regional banking and wealth management push. Governance & Compliance: TCI strengthened its anti-money laundering capacity by sending a multi-agency team to CFATF assessor training, ahead of a mutual evaluation starting in 2027. Youth & Cost of Living Debate: A Youth Tribunal in Providenciales sparked discussion on whether Turks and Caicos should prioritize controlling the cost of living or focus on faster economic development.

Corruption Case: Turks and Caicos’ former Premier Michael Misick has been sentenced to an effective four years and 26 days in prison after a landmark bribery conviction tied to government land and development deals. Justice Rajendra Narine said the offences were a serious betrayal of public trust, rejected calls for a suspended sentence, and noted the need for punishment and deterrence; Misick’s co-defendants, former minister McAllister Hanchell and attorney Thomas “Chal” Misick, were also sentenced and are expected to appeal. Public Health Watch: Jamaica’s Ministry of Health says there is no Ebola case in the country, with travellers potentially exposed since May 25 placed in self-quarantine and monitored, none showing symptoms. Regional Aviation: A new interline agreement between LIAT 2020 and Air Caraïbes lets passengers travel across combined networks on one ticket with through-checked baggage, taking effect June 1 as Caribbean Airlines adjusts its routes. Banking Deal: Butterfield has agreed to acquire CIBC Caribbean in a $1.8 billion transaction, a move aimed at building a stronger regional banking and wealth management platform. TCI Governance & Integrity: The TCI Anti-Money Laundering Committee says it strengthened AML/CFT capacity through CFATF assessor training, ahead of a mutual evaluation process starting in 2027. Tourism & Youth: TCHTA promoted the islands at the Dallas leg of the Premier’s Roadshow using an immersive VR experience, while the CTO’s Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase advanced student teams from TCI toward finals in New York on June 4.