Tourism Deals: Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts launched limited-time promotions for new bookings made through Sept. 7, 2026, with travel dates extending to Dec. 31, 2028—Sandals’ “Great Jamaica Comeback Sale” offers up to US$1,500 in instant credits plus airfare benefits and complimentary excursions, while Beaches’ “Endless Summer Sale” covers Beaches Turks & Caicos (and Negril) with instant booking credits and bonus perks. Hospital Concession Fallout: In the Turks and Caicos House of Assembly, Premier Washington Misick said litigation tied to the InterHealth hospital concession has cost about $39.7 million so far and that another arbitration remains, while the PDM argues the government has only about 80 days to prepare for the transition and questions transparency around an estimated $80 million interim airport terminal project. Local Business & Finance: AM Best upgraded Fortegra’s ratings after DB Insurance’s acquisition, including Fortegra Indemnity Insurance Company in Turks and Caicos, signaling improved insurer strength for the territory’s risk market. Crypto Payments: KuCoin Pay (based in Providenciales) rolled out KuCoin Gift Card, letting businesses distribute USDT/USDC via digital gift cards with bulk issuance and API integration—aimed at rewards, promotions, and employee incentives. Climate & Skills: A Turks and Caicos-raised student delivered a TEDx talk calling for stronger Caribbean partnerships and investment-focused approaches to reduce the economic hit from hurricanes and climate change.