Maritime Security Upgrade: The Turks and Caicos is bringing in US Customs and Border Protection experts to assess maritime surveillance gaps and boost training, coordination, and capability after 471 irregular migrants were intercepted and an armed villa robbery investigation intensified pressure on sea-based security. Border Tech Offer: Liberty Caribbean says it can help TCI modernise border control with an end-to-end “digital-first” system, including scanners and biometrics, though no formal deal was announced. Marine Conservation Call: An opinion piece argues TCI’s reef-and-ecotourism economy needs stronger, coordinated government action—more structured research, regular scientific expeditions, and better education and training—rather than relying mainly on NGOs and private donations. Local Climate Research Tender: A UK Overseas Territories-focused feasibility study will assess bioclimate vulnerability approaches for priority marine migratory species across the Caribbean and Pitcairn, funded via a below-threshold procurement. Hurricane-Driven Genetics: Researchers traced how 2017 hurricanes shifted Silver Key anole traits toward better clinging, linking the change to a specific gene (hs6st1) and testing its role with gene editing and wind experiments. AI Data Center Deal (Regional Tech Signal): Brightray signed a framework agreement for a planned 40MW AI data center campus in Macao using prefabricated modules, with delivery targeted for Q3 2027. Policy Transparency Debate: Another opinion criticises a TCI $100 million infrastructure announcement as lacking project-by-project detail, tender disclosures, and timelines. STEM-Adjacent Public Science: A regional police junior officers course in Guyana emphasised leadership, ethics, critical thinking, accountability, and technology-informed decisions, with TCI among participating territories.