AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoStarlink Licensing: The Turks and Caicos Telecommunications Commission has granted Starlink a 15-year telecoms licence, with an initial fee of about $112,600 plus revenue- and spectrum-linked annual payments; Starlink is set to operate independently of Flow and Digicel for standard satellite service, while Direct-to-Cellular partnerships will involve local providers. Energy & Power Policy: The PDM says Pelican Energy has applied for a 50-year electricity licence, warning it could lock in decisions for two generations and calling for full disclosure, independent assessment, public consultation, and enforceable cost and renewable-energy obligations. UK Beneficial Ownership Pressure: The UK is pressing the TCI to improve access to beneficial-ownership information, including concerns around application fees and expectations for fully public registers. Remittances Deal: JN Money Services partnered with WapiPay to expand ways to send money to Jamaica, using JN Money as the exclusive local payout conduit. Conservation Warning: A new study says Caribbean queen conch marine protected areas may lose the climate conditions the species needs abruptly by mid-century, raising alarms for fisheries and conservation planning. Tourism Skills & Guides: TCI launched its first national certification programme for saltwater flats fishing guides, aiming to professionalize training and support conservation-linked prosperity. Weather Alert: A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect for parts of the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos, with risks including lightning, heavy rain, hail, and possible waterspouts.
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