AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSpace & Connectivity: SpaceX reached orbit with its first successful Starship test, deploying 26 new Starlink satellites, though the flight was cut short after just over three hours—an important step toward future NASA Artemis missions. TCI Infrastructure: Turks and Caicos is pushing ahead with a US$500M airport programme, including work at Howard Hamilton International and planning for a larger terminal, radar, taxiway and runway upgrades across islands. Health & Immunization: PAHO’s annual report highlights major Americas health gains, including TCI certification for elimination of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B, while warning that measles-free status is under pressure. Marine Science: New research from South Caicos explores how coral conditions change with depth, suggesting deeper reefs may offer refuge but none are immune to climate stress. Border Tech: Liberty Caribbean says it can help digitise Turks and Caicos border control end-to-end using scanners and biometrics, though no contract was announced. Conservation Debate: An opinion piece argues TCI needs stronger, better-funded coordination for marine conservation to protect the reef-based tourism economy.
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