AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDigital Payments & Governance: Visa is reshaping its Caribbean leadership, naming Jorge Salum vice-president and country manager for newly consolidated “Greater Caribbean Markets” covering 22 markets, as the region accelerates away from cash. Public Service Accountability: Premier Charles Washington Misick warned that absenteeism, delayed decisions and tolerance for underperformance are dragging down government service delivery, urging stronger leadership and accountability across the public service. Inter-Island Connectivity: The Grand Turk–South Caicos air route has been temporarily suspended while the government seeks a long-term fix for the subsidized service, with updates promised as negotiations continue. Aviation & Tourism Links: interCaribbean dedicated its “Spirit of Turks and Caicos Islands” aircraft at Providenciales, while BermudAir announced expanded winter routes into Providenciales from North America. Regional Cooperation: Bermuda concluded an Overseas Territories summit focused on workforce shortages, public service reform and leadership, with Turks and Caicos among participants. Health & Quality Systems: Turks and Caicos Hospital leaders completed Accreditation Canada internal assessor training in Barbados, and the Department of Trade advanced implementation of the National Quality Policy. Community & Culture: DDME kicked off the 2026 hurricane season with church visits across the islands, and a new craft village at Beaches Turks and Caicos boosted local vendor sales.
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