AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy Accountability: A new look at FortisTCI’s (now Pelican Energy TCI) promised $8M solar-plus-battery microgrids asks a simple question: where are the North & Middle Caicos and Salt Cay systems, originally targeted for 2024–2025, and how much of the money has actually been spent? Satellite Internet Licensing: The Turks and Caicos Telecommunications Commission will formally sign and present Starlink licences on Aug. 27, following a 2025 consultation and a new framework for satellite operators—another step toward broader connectivity across the islands. Health & Tech in HIV Response: A Ministry of Health representative attended AIDS 2026 in Rio, highlighting advances in HIV prevention, treatment, and “triple elimination,” with discussion tied to the islands’ WHO validation progress. AI Governance in Finance: KuCoin says it has achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its AI management system, aiming to strengthen “trusted AI” governance as AI expands in risk, fraud, and surveillance. Local Business & Growth: Butterfield completes initial regulatory filings for its CIBC Caribbean acquisition, targeting first-half 2027 closing, while The Agency Turks & Caicos and Vangow announce a luxury co-ownership partnership starting with Navah Villa 6.
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