Satellite Internet Rollout: The Turks and Caicos Telecommunications Commission will formally sign and present licences to Starlink Caribbean LLC, marking the satellite broadband provider’s official entry into the local market, after a public consultation in late 2025 and approval of a satellite-specific licensing framework. Disaster Readiness: CREWS Caribbean 2.0 work in the region strengthened impact-based forecasting and warning communication, including a Turks and Caicos national workshop that improved coordination among the weather service, disaster management, government communications, and media. Marine Science: A new global analysis reports climate-driven marine heatwaves are slowing coral reef recovery, with hard coral cover down about 9.5% and bleaching events happening more often. Local Biodiversity Research: A UNC Asheville-led team published the first comprehensive checklist of native terrestrial reptiles of the Turks and Caicos Islands, documenting 11 native species and highlighting endemics. Energy Accountability (Opinion): A local commentary questions delays in FortisTCI/Pelican Energy TCI’s promised solar-plus-battery microgrid timelines and asks what happened to the $8 million plan. Community & Education: ED9’s annual back-to-school giveaway in Five Cays supported 700+ children with backpacks and supplies, plus raffles for devices. Public Safety Training: HMS Trent crew trained with the Turks and Caicos Regiment, including drone-based damage assessment demonstrations and hands-on school support.