Branded Luxury on Grace Bay: Corinthia is planning its first Caribbean branded development on Providenciales’ Grace Bay—a 50-suite Corinthia hotel plus beachfront villas, casitas and condominiums, with spa, pools, beach club and restaurants. Airport Push: Government says the US$500m-plus national airport programme is advancing, with Terminal B design work underway at Howard Hamilton International and further radar, taxiway and runway work expected to move to tender soon. Border & Trade Compliance: New licensing rules for commercial alcohol and tobacco imports will start 1 Nov 2026, with unlicensed shipments facing detention, seizure or forfeiture from 1 Dec. Financial Services Oversight: The Turks and Caicos Financial Services Commission says it’s refining its risk-based supervisory framework to focus resources on the highest-risk areas. Border Security Tech Pitch: Liberty Caribbean says it can help digitise TCI border control end-to-end using scanners, biometrics and secure connectivity. Hospitality Deal Signals Bigger Tourism Demand: Royal Caribbean Group’s US$3bn plan to buy a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches highlights continued investment momentum across the Caribbean, including Beaches in Turks and Caicos. Maritime/Disaster Readiness: HMS Trent trained with the US Coast Guard in the Caribbean, supporting hurricane-season readiness and anti-drug operations. Culture & Art in the Spotlight: Scotiabank acquired a Turks and Caicos artist’s work for its Global Art Program, boosting visibility for local contemporary art.