Telecom Licensing: Starlink has been granted a 15-year telecommunications licence in the Turks and Caicos, with an initial fee of about $112,600 plus annual revenue- and spectrum-linked payments, and conditions that keep it independent of Flow and Digicel for regular satellite service. Border & Policing: The RTCIPF Marine Branch intercepted an overloaded vessel carrying 171 irregular migrants near Northwest Point, escorting them to South Dock for Border Force processing; 2026 sea interceptions now total about 1,075 people. Energy Policy Fight: PDM leader Douglas Parnell says Pelican Energy has applied for a 50-year electricity licence and is urging the Governor to confirm receipt, disclose scope and terms, and publish the assessment process—warning such a long deal could bind the territory for generations. Local Governance & Infrastructure: A businessman warns Providenciales faces serious school-year traffic congestion because no new road routes were added over the summer, calling for practical traffic-easing measures beyond temporary barriers. Regional Justice Cooperation: Home Affairs Minister Nickolas DaCosta is attending a Caribbean crime-reduction conference on probation, parole and rehabilitation, pushing regional offender-management cooperation. Trade & Entrepreneurship: Government launched the Grand Turk Trade Expo (Nov 14) and the next “Made in TCI” theme, aiming to spotlight local businesses and connect them with consumers. Public Services & Community: Miss International TCI held a workshop putting poverty on the agenda, citing about 22% of residents living in poverty and stressing access to support.