AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPayments & Finance: Visa is reshaping its Caribbean leadership, naming Jorge Salum vice-president and country manager for newly combined Greater Caribbean Markets covering 22 territories, as the region accelerates away from cash toward digital commerce. Aviation & Tourism: interCaribbean unveiled its custom “Spirit of Turks and Caicos Islands” aircraft, while Grand Turk–South Caicos air service was temporarily suspended as government works to secure a long-term fix for the subsidized route. Air Access Expansion: BermudAir is set to expand winter travel with new/expanded routes into Providenciales from Toronto and other North American cities, boosting connectivity for the 2026–27 season. Trade & Quality: The Department of Trade, Industry and Fair Competition is advancing the National Quality Policy with stakeholder consultations to strengthen quality infrastructure, consumer protection, and competitiveness. Land & Housing: Government extended the Crown Land Amnesty Programme to Dec. 31, 2026 to regularize tenure, and the House of Assembly approved the Mortgage Corporation Bill 2026 to widen access to mortgage financing and homeownership. Local Business Boost: Beaches Turks and Caicos’ Treasure Beach Village opening delivered a windfall for craft vendors, with a redesigned market layout drawing strong early sales interest.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.