AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTourism Connectivity: At SOTIC 2026, Turks and Caicos joined regional tourism leaders calling for stronger Caribbean transport links. InterCaribbean plans daily Trinidad flights ahead of Carnival, while BermudAir is adding Fort Lauderdale–Providenciales service and plans South Caicos flights from Newark. Tax Status: The EU removed Panama and Vietnam from its tax blacklist but kept the Turks and Caicos Islands on it, alongside seven other jurisdictions. Resort Investment: Grace Bay Resorts’ Point project is planned for just 58 residences and hotel accommodations on beachfront land that could have supported nearly 400 rooms and residences. Separately, Royal Caribbean’s proposed US$3 billion deal for a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches could reshape links between cruises and all-inclusive stays, including at Beaches Turks & Caicos. Food Security: With about 90% of its food imported, TCI could benefit from CARICOM’s push to grow regional production and trade, creating opportunities to diversify supplies and strengthen local food links.
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