Telecom Access: Starlink has been granted a 15-year telecommunications licence in the Turks and Caicos Islands, with an initial fee of about $112,600 plus annual payments tied to gross revenues and spectrum use; the TCI Telecommunications Commission says Starlink works independently of Flow and Digicel for regular satellite service, while Direct to Cellular will partner with local providers. Disaster Readiness: UK Royal Engineers and drone operators trained Turks and Caicos emergency teams on hurricane response on Grand Turk and Providenciales, including clearing fallen powerlines and improving first-aid readiness. Climate & Oceans: A new analysis warns climate-driven marine heatwaves are slowing coral reef recovery, with more frequent bleaching and shorter recovery gaps. Education & Tech Skills: A local back-to-school message argues for a return to core fundamentals—literacy, numeracy, socio-emotional skills and critical thinking—amid concerns about over-reliance on digital tools. Regional Governance & AI: Nevis representatives joined a Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference in Jamaica focused on “Strengthening Parliaments in the Digital Age,” including youth discussions on AI’s impact. Local Safety Planning: CREWS Caribbean 2.0 work in the Turks and Caicos strengthened impact-based forecasting and warning communication, improving coordination among weather services, disaster management and media.