AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHospitality Investment: Turks and Caicos and The Bahamas account for 40.6% of the Caribbean’s branded-residence pipeline, reflecting strong investor interest in resort-linked homes. Regional Business: The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association named more than 50 speakers for its November hospitality forum, focused on practical business priorities. Labour Market: Government plans a $2.1 million system with the International Labour Organization to map skills and improve employment decisions, alongside a national skills audit. Housing: Governor Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam warned that growth is squeezing working residents’ access to affordable homes and called for housing planned with essential services. Tourism: Regional stayover growth slowed to 1.9% in the first half of 2026, but Turks and Caicos was among destinations growing faster than the average; cruise visits rose 11%. Tax Status: The EU kept Turks and Caicos on its list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions, a classification with implications for the territory’s international business reputation. Consumer Notice: GraceKennedy expanded its Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch recall to specified batches sold in TCI and other markets, citing a quality issue, not a food-safety concern.
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