Freedom of Information Research: Home Affairs and Information Minister Gregory Nicholls says his ministry will soon study how freedom of information laws are working across the region, comparing implementation and public impact before taking the issue to Cabinet. CARICOM Diplomacy: Prime Minister Philip Davis wrapped up the 51st CARICOM Heads of Government meeting in Saint Lucia, focusing on climate finance, regional security, Haiti, economic resilience and the future direction of the bloc. Tourism Governance: Tourism Minister Zhavargo Jolly says new legislation will turn Experience Turks and Caicos into a statutory authority, clarifying roles and boosting destination promotion while keeping growth tied to local culture. Work Permits Digitised: The Immigration and Border Services Ministry says paper work permit applications will stop from 1 July 2026, with all applications now submitted electronically via the APS portal. Tourism Sector Health Cover: The Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association secured a partnership with Caribbean Health Insurance to provide coverage up to USD 500,000 per employee, responding to gaps after changes to the NHIB Treatment Abroad Program. Crime Advisory for Visitors: The U.S. State Department updated its Turks and Caicos travel advisory to Level 2, citing higher crime levels—especially in Providenciales—while noting Grand Turk is on a separate island. Local Business Spotlight: Island House LVM highlighted $30,000 in donations to United Way TCI’s “Yes I Can Read” literacy programme over three years. Maritime Enforcement: RT&CIPF and partners detained seven Dominican nationals and seized vessels after a multi-agency operation targeting suspected illegal fishing in TCI waters. Sports: Guyana named a 12-man squad for the FIBA Caribbean AmeriCup pre-qualifiers, with the Turks and Caicos Islands drawn in Group A. Connectivity Milestone: Digicel Turks and Caicos marked 20 years of connecting residents and supporting business and national development.