Tourism & Real Estate Boom: Luxury development momentum keeps rolling in Turks & Caicos, with Corinthia planning a 50-suite Grace Bay hotel plus branded villas, casitas and condominiums, and another Grace Bay project from Corinthia and Carolina Partners targeting the “last undeveloped” beachfront parcel. Vertical Luxury: Windsong Resort’s Skypool Rooftop Beachfront Villas are being marketed as a new kind of private stay, with rooftop terraces, jacuzzis, BBQ areas and private elevator access. Airport Upgrade Push: Government says the US$500m airport programme is advancing, including work on Terminal B at Howard Hamilton International and further redevelopment planning for Providenciales, alongside radar and runway-related procurement steps. Investment & Jobs Focus: Invest Turks and Caicos held its 5th AGM under “Investment and Opportunity,” with Premier/Finance Minister Charles Washington Misick stressing that growth must lift people alongside new capital. Border & Trade Compliance: New licensing rules for commercial alcohol and tobacco imports kick in from 1 Nov 2026, with licences required before importing and enforcement/possible detention for non-compliant shipments from 1 Dec. Financial Services Oversight: The Turks and Caicos Financial Services Commission says it’s refining its risk-based supervisory framework to target the highest-risk areas. Regional Health Milestone: PAHO reports Turks and Caicos received certification for elimination of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B, alongside other Americas health gains. Border Security Tech Pitch: Liberty Caribbean is promoting “digital-first” border control modernization, offering scanners, biometrics and end-to-end digitisation support. Marine Conservation Debate: A renewed call is made for stronger, coordinated reef and coastal conservation funding and research to protect the tourism engine.