AI & Digital Governance: Turks and Caicos’ Minister E. Jay Saunders took part in a regional AI workshop in Anguilla, focusing on how AI can support parliamentary work, improve public engagement, and strengthen ethical oversight across the Caribbean. Energy Infrastructure (Regional): The Bahamas broke ground on a new LNG terminal at Clifton Pier, aiming to modernize electricity generation, improve reliability, and cut long-term energy costs. Crypto & Real-World Finance (Local Link): KuCoin officially unveiled the Celestia Stage at Tomorrowland Belgium and also announced KuCoin Web3 Wallet support for Robinhood Chain, pushing tokenized real-world assets further into onchain finance. Public Policy & Transparency (Regional): A regional push for better freedom of information implementation is underway, with Barbados’ minister saying governments should study how FOI laws are working and what results they’re producing. STEM & Research Pathways (Regional): Purdue agriculture students received international scholarships tied to study and research abroad, including a Gilman Scholarship travel plan to Turks and Caicos for aquatic sciences research. Leadership & Capacity Building (Regional): Police and border-force leaders across the region completed a leadership-focused course, including participants from the Turks and Caicos Islands, emphasizing “leadership with heart” for safer communities.