Tourism Governance: The Turks and Caicos Islands Parliament has passed the Tourism Authority Bill, creating a dedicated authority to steer destination marketing, tourism development, visitor experience, research, and long-term planning—an overhaul aimed at more coordinated, sustainable growth. National Data Systems: The Turks and Caicos Islands launched a new Statistics Authority, positioning it as a modern, credible source for accurate, timely national data to support planning, policy, investment, social development, and resilience. Marine Conservation (Blue Belt): Montserrat is joining the UK’s Blue Belt Programme, committing to science-based fisheries management, underwater habitat surveys, and stronger marine legislation—while also highlighting that Turks and Caicos is among the UK overseas territories in the wider programme network. Financial Intelligence (FIU Day): The Financial Intelligence Agency of the Turks and Caicos Islands (FIATCI) marked International FIU Day (June 9) to spotlight its role in analyzing financial intelligence to help combat money laundering and terrorist financing. STEM & Youth (Drone Soccer): Jamaica showcased drone soccer at Jamaica House, using aviation, coding, robotics, and esports to model new STEM pathways for young people. Reef Protection Research: A new study flags that many of the Caribbean’s most valuable coastal reefs are still unprotected from human pressures, even though reefs can help reduce storm damage as oceans warm.