AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAirlift & Tourism Growth: BermudAir is expanding winter service into the Turks and Caicos, adding new nonstop routes from multiple North American gateways (including Boston and Toronto) to boost visitor arrivals and connectivity for the 2026/2027 season. Aviation Market Watch: The airline also announced seasonal Boston-to-TCI service (weekly Saturdays) running Dec. 19, 2026 through May 1, 2027, using Embraer E190 aircraft. Housing & Finance: The House of Assembly approved the Mortgage Corporation Bill 2026, aiming to widen mortgage access and support first-time homeowners and other groups shut out by limited traditional lending. Public Standards: Government is moving ahead with the National Quality Policy, bringing in consultants to strengthen consumer protection and raise business quality across sectors. Regional Health Capacity: CARPHA trained 18 people from 15 member states, including Turks and Caicos, on safe transport of infectious substances to strengthen lab and pandemic readiness. Tourism Governance Debate: Opposition Leader Edwin Astwood challenged the “high-end” tourism positioning, questioning whether Experience Turks and Caicos’ spending is matched by visible product upgrades. Caribbean Business Context: A banking commentary flags how U.S. stablecoin rules and payment shifts are reshaping correspondent banking strategy across the region.
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