Climate Resilience & Youth Science: Belleville-born Turks and Caicos-raised student Michael Saunders used a TEDx talk to argue for stronger Caribbean climate “investment partnerships” to cut the economic hit from hurricanes, drawing on his science/business background and lived experience of storm devastation. Local STEM Leadership: Turks and Caicos Islands Community College CEO Dr. Candice Williams was appointed First Vice-President of the Association of Caribbean Higher Education Administrators (ACHEA) for 2026–2028, boosting regional higher-ed collaboration as ACHEA marks its 25th anniversary. Bio/Health Tech Delivery: Lonza Capsugel announced peer-reviewed research on its Licaps DUOCAP capsule-in-capsule tech, showing improved protection and targeted delivery of acid-sensitive digestive enzymes using realistic gut models. Crypto Payments in the Region: KuCoin Pay launched KuCoin Gift Card, letting businesses distribute USDT/USDC via bulk issuance and API integration—aimed at rewards, promotions, and incentives. AI & Jobs Risk: A World Bank report says high-income countries face the highest exposure to AI job displacement, with 14.2% of jobs highly amenable to automation versus 4.5% in low- and middle-income economies. Nature Under Extreme Weather: A study revisits how Turks and Caicos anoles evolved stronger clinging after Hurricanes Irma and Maria, with limb and toe changes linked to survival under extreme winds.