Shark Injury Lawsuit: A U.S. tourist says a shark attack at Club Med Turkoise in the Turks & Caicos left her with “permanent nerve damage” and “massive scarring,” and she’s suing, blaming a sailing instructor at the resort. Crime & Policing: The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force reports a sharp drop in murders and serious crime while rolling out leadership and capacity-building training, citing community cooperation and intelligence-led policing. Tourism vs Nature: An opinion piece argues Turks & Caicos is “consuming its own tourism product,” warning that tourism growth policies are straining reefs, wetlands, and coastal areas even as visitor numbers rise. Climate Threat to Conch: A peer-reviewed study says Caribbean queen conch habitat may become unsuitable abruptly by mid-century, raising alarms for marine protected areas. Water Tech in TCI: Miranda Water Technologies says it’s deploying SmartCell wastewater systems in Curve Lake First Nation, replacing septic beds with modular biological treatment to protect groundwater. Mobile Connectivity Costs: A new study ranks the UK 46th globally for average mobile broadband data cost, relevant for regional connectivity comparisons. Fishing Skills Standard: Turks and Caicos opens its first national certification programme for saltwater flats fishing guides, linking conservation with local training and youth opportunity. Energy Youth Research: Pelican Energy TCI hosts its Youth Energy Roundtable, where students present research on balancing solar growth with grid stability. Beneficial Ownership Pressure: The UK presses TCI to improve access to beneficial ownership information, discussing fees and pushing toward more public registers.