AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAirlift Boost: Porter Airlines announced new non-stop service to Providenciales from Toronto Pearson (5x weekly starting Nov. 6) and Ottawa (2x weekly starting Dec. 17), adding to its growing winter network. Tourism Governance Clash: Opposition Leader Edwin Astwood challenged the Turks and Caicos Tourism Authority Bill 2026, arguing the “high-end” brand doesn’t match on-the-ground infrastructure and questioning whether taxpayers got value from Experience Turks and Caicos spending. Tourism Authority Scrutiny: Josephine Connolly also criticized the bill as “Tourist Board Mark 2,” calling for transparency and noting concerns about audits of the former Tourist Board. Public Health Milestone: Turks and Caicos received WHO/PAHO validation for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B, marking a first in the Americas for hepatitis B EMTCT. Regional Cooperation: CARPHA trained 18 people from 15 member states, including Turks and Caicos, on safe transport of infectious substances to strengthen lab and pandemic readiness. Marine Conservation: Montserrat joined the UK Blue Belt Programme, with Turks and Caicos already participating and committed to protecting at least 20% of its maritime zone.
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