AGP Executive Report

Energy & Investment: FOCOL Holdings Limited says net profit and comprehensive income jumped 50.1% to B$44.4 million for FY ended Sept. 30, 2025, alongside B$89.3 million in capital additions across its energy businesses in The Bahamas and the Turks & Caicos Islands, with management now focused on turning that spend into dependable operations and stronger customer service. Tourism Skills & Jobs: Turks and Caicos opened its first-ever certification programme for National Saltwater Flats Fishing Guides, giving flats guides a formal, nationally recognised standard tied to conservation and youth opportunity. Local Energy Pipeline: Pelican Energy TCI held its sixth annual Youth Energy Roundtable, featuring student research on pressing energy challenges and a Q&A with President Devon Cox. Water & Resilience (Regional): Curve Lake First Nation in Ontario is moving away from septic beds toward Miranda Water Technologies’ SmartCell wastewater systems, a reminder of how modular treatment can support long-term water security. Travel Costs (Regional Pressure): Industry voices in The Bahamas warn proposed airport fee increases from Jan. 1, 2027 could raise travel costs and hurt tourism demand—an issue Turks & Caicos operators will be watching closely. Science & Nature (TCI): Research on lizards after hurricanes Irma and Maria highlights how Turks and Caicos silver key anoles adapted, including changes that may help them cling better after storms.

Energy & Investment: FOCOL Holdings Limited says net profit and comprehensive income jumped 50.1% to B$44.4 million for FY ended Sept. 30, 2025, alongside B$89.3 million in capital additions across its energy businesses in The Bahamas and the Turks & Caicos, with management stressing disciplined execution to turn investment into reliable operations and stronger customer service. Tourism Skills & Conservation: Turks and Caicos opened its first-ever certification programme for National Saltwater Flats Fishing Guides, giving flats fishing guides a formal, nationally recognised standard tied to conservation and youth opportunity. Youth Energy Pipeline: Pelican Energy TCI held its sixth annual Youth Energy Roundtable under its Summer Student Employment Program, with students presenting research on key energy challenges and a focus on balancing solar growth with grid stability. Local Health System Pressure: A report highlights how Turks and Caicos’ acute hospital services—run by InterHealth Canada—face uncertainty over long-running roof-repair disputes after Hurricane Irma, raising concerns for the territory’s core healthcare capacity. Remittances: JN Money Services partnered with WapiPay to expand remittance options for Jamaica, adding more payout routes via JN Money locations and local bank deposits. Travel Costs Watch: A Bahamas-focused piece flags proposed airport fee increases that could raise travel costs for international and domestic passengers—an issue that will likely resonate with Turks and Caicos tourism operators watching regional airfare and access pressures.

Energy & Investment: FOCOL Holdings Limited says net profit jumped 50.1% to B$44.4 million for FY2025, with B$89.3 million in capital additions across its energy businesses in The Bahamas and the Turks & Caicos—now focused on turning that spend into steady operations and stronger customer service. Tourism & Travel Costs: A warning from The Bahamas industry leaders flags how higher airport fees and rising airfares could slow Caribbean travel demand—an issue that matters regionally for Turks & Caicos visitor access and competitiveness. Fishing & Skills: Turks and Caicos opened its first-ever certification programme for National Saltwater Flats Fishing Guides, giving flats guides a formal standard tied to conservation and youth opportunity. Youth & Energy Pipeline: Pelican Energy TCI held its sixth annual Youth Energy Roundtable, with students pitching research-based ideas on balancing solar growth, grid stability, and fairness. Local Industry Spotlight: Curve Lake First Nation’s wastewater upgrade (Miranda Water Technologies) highlights a shift away from septic beds toward community-scale treatment—relevant to island water security thinking. Regional Business Links: JN Money Services partnered with WapiPay to expand remittance options to Jamaica, showing how diaspora payment corridors keep widening.

Energy & Investment: FOCOL Holdings Limited says net profit and comprehensive income jumped 50.1% to B$44.4 million for FY ended Sept. 30, 2025, alongside B$89.3 million in capital additions across its energy businesses in The Bahamas and the Turks & Caicos, with management stressing disciplined execution to turn investment into reliable operations. Fishing & Skills Training: Turks and Caicos opened its first-ever certification programme for National Saltwater Flats Fishing Guides, creating a formal standard for flats guides and tying the launch to conservation and youth opportunity. Youth & Power Planning: Pelican Energy TCI held its sixth annual Youth Energy Roundtable, bringing students to present research on key energy challenges, including how to balance solar growth with grid stability and fairness. Tourism Access Costs: A warning from regional tourism operators highlights how higher airport fees and airfares can squeeze visitor demand, with proposed new charges starting Jan. 1, 2027 in nearby islands. Local Water Security (Regional): Curve Lake First Nation’s wastewater upgrade uses Miranda Water Technologies’ SmartCell platform to replace septic systems with modular biological treatment.

Tourism & Travel: A new Turks and Caicos family-cruise comparison is making the rounds, with Aruba pitched as the more kid-friendly option thanks to steadier weather and more coastal, easy-to-plan activities. Sport Fishing & Skills Training: Turks and Caicos has launched its first-ever national certification programme for saltwater flats fishing guides, giving local guides a formal standard and tying the push to conservation and youth opportunity. Energy & Youth Employment: Pelican Energy TCI wrapped its sixth annual Youth Energy Roundtable, where students presented research on balancing solar growth with grid stability and fairness. Healthcare Infrastructure: A report highlights how Turks and Caicos’ hospital system—run by InterHealth Canada—faces major uncertainty over long-delayed hurricane roof repairs, raising concerns for the territory’s core acute care. Local Economy & Remittances: JN Money Services partnered with WapiPay to expand ways to send money to Jamaica, using JN Money’s payout network. Regional Aviation Pressure: While focused on The Bahamas, industry warnings about rising airport fees echo the wider Caribbean travel cost squeeze that can hit island tourism demand.

Tourism & Travel: A new Turks and Caicos certification programme is now open for national saltwater flats fishing guides, giving local operators a first formal standard and tying the push to conservation and youth opportunity. Energy & Youth Employment: Pelican Energy TCI wrapped its sixth annual Youth Energy Roundtable, with students presenting research on balancing solar growth, grid stability, and fairness. Remittances & Financial Services: JN Money Services partnered with WapiPay to expand ways to send money to Jamaica, using JN Money’s payout network for cash collection and bank deposits. Aviation & Tourism Costs (Regional): Bahamas industry voices are warning that proposed airport fee increases could trigger a “bloodbath” for Family Islands travel by raising the cost of getting there. Science & Environment: Research discussed how hurricanes can drive rapid adaptation in Turks and Caicos lizards, including changes that may improve gripping after storms. Business & Media (Global): SiriusXM received a Wall Street “buy” endorsement tied to expectations for stronger digital audio advertising.

Saltwater Fishing Skills: Turks and Caicos opened its first-ever national certification programme for flats fishing guides, giving bonefish/tarpon/permit guides a formal training standard and tying the launch to conservation and local youth opportunity. Energy & Workforce: Pelican Energy TCI held its sixth annual Youth Energy Roundtable, with students presenting research on balancing solar growth, grid stability, and fairness, plus an AMA with President Devon Cox. Local Business Push: The Department of Trade, Industry and Fair Competition announced the inaugural Grand Turk Trade Expo (Nov 14, 2026) to spotlight “Made in TCI” entrepreneurs and connect them directly with consumers. Water Security Tech: Miranda Water Technologies completed sales of SmartCell wastewater systems for Curve Lake First Nation, highlighting modular, community-scale treatment as septic is phased out—an approach that resonates with island water resilience themes. Tourism Access Pressure (Regional): Separate coverage from The Bahamas warns airport fee hikes could trigger a “bloodbath” for Family Islands tourism by raising travel costs—an indirect caution for Turks and Caicos air-travel competitiveness.

Tourism Skills & Conservation: Turks and Caicos opened its first-ever certification programme for National Saltwater Flats Fishing Guides, giving local flats guides a nationally recognised training standard and tying the launch to conservation and prosperity goals. Energy & Workforce: Pelican Energy TCI held its sixth annual Youth Energy Roundtable, where students presented research on urgent energy challenges and discussed balancing renewable growth with grid stability. Local Trade & Entrepreneurship: The Department of Trade, Industry and Fair Competition announced the inaugural Grand Turk Trade Expo (Nov. 14, 2026) and the 2026 “Made in TCI” theme, aiming to spotlight Grand Turk businesses and connect them with consumers. Infrastructure & Resilience: A UK Armed Forces crisis-response training package supported hurricane preparedness on Grand Turk and Providenciales, including drone-based aerial surveillance and first-aid workshops for emergency teams. Transport & Daily Life: Providenciales entrepreneur Willah Gray warned that summer road planning didn’t keep up with growth, raising the risk of severe school-year congestion near key routes and the airport. Water Security (Regional): Miranda Water Technologies completed the sale of wastewater treatment systems for Curve Lake First Nation, highlighting modular upgrades that phase out older septic beds.

Aviation & Tourism: Southwest Airlines has started building its first-ever airport lounges, with the first guests expected in late 2027 at Austin, Baltimore/Washington, Honolulu and Nashville—an especially relevant move for Caribbean travelers as Southwest expands service to Aruba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Fishing & Conservation: Turks and Caicos opened its first national certification programme for saltwater flats fishing guides, giving local guides a formal standard tied to conservation and youth opportunity. Local Trade & Entrepreneurship: Government launched the Grand Turk Trade Expo (Nov. 14, 2026) alongside the Made in TCI push, inviting residents to “discover” local businesses and products. Disaster Readiness: HMS Trent’s hurricane resilience work in Turks and Caicos included training for emergency services and drone-based aerial support. Energy & Youth: Pelican Energy TCI held its sixth annual Youth Energy Roundtable, with students presenting research on solar growth, grid stability and fairness. Remittances: JN Money partnered with WapiPay to expand digital remittance options for Jamaica, using JN Money’s payout network. Regional Pressure on Travel Costs: Airport fee increases and new levies are sparking “bloodbath” fears for Caribbean airlift and tourism competitiveness.

Aviation & Tourism: Southwest Airlines has started building its first-ever airport lounges, with the first guests expected in late 2027 at Austin, Baltimore/Washington, Honolulu and Nashville—an especially big deal for Caribbean travelers via Baltimore’s growing links, including new nonstop service to St. Thomas. Local Skills & Conservation: Turks and Caicos opened its first national certification programme for saltwater flats fishing guides, giving bonefish/tarpon/permit guides a formal standard tied to conservation and youth opportunity. Energy & Workforce: Pelican Energy TCI held its sixth annual Youth Energy Roundtable, where students presented research on balancing solar growth with grid stability and fairness. Local Business & Trade: Government launched the Grand Turk Trade Expo (Nov. 14, 2026) to spotlight Grand Turk entrepreneurs as part of the Made in TCI push. Infrastructure & Daily Life: Alarm is growing over lack of new roads ahead of school reopening on Providenciales, with congestion risks flagged around key routes and the airport. Cross-border Payments: JN Money partnered with WapiPay to expand remittance options to Jamaica, using JN Money’s payout network for cash collection or bank deposits. Crypto & Fintech: KuCoin Web3 Wallet upgraded its trading interface with intent-based swaps and limit orders via major decentralized exchanges. Disaster Preparedness: HMS Trent personnel delivered hurricane resilience training in Turks and Caicos, including drone-supported aerial support and first-aid readiness for emergency teams.

Local Fishing Skills & Conservation: Turks and Caicos opened its first-ever national certification programme for saltwater flats fishing guides, giving bonefish/tarpon/permit guides a formal standard and linking the push to conservation and youth opportunity. Energy & Youth Workforce: Pelican Energy TCI ran its sixth annual Youth Energy Roundtable, with students pitching research on solar growth, grid stability and fairness, plus an AMA with President Devon Cox. Trade & Local Business Visibility: Government announced the inaugural Grand Turk Trade Expo (Nov. 14) alongside the next Made in TCI theme, aiming to spotlight entrepreneurs and connect them directly with consumers. Hurricane Preparedness Training: HMS Trent supported hurricane resilience in Turks and Caicos, training emergency personnel (including TCIR, fire and police) on first aid, clearing hazards and drone-based aerial support. Road Congestion Pressure: A local entrepreneur warned Providenciales is heading into school-year traffic gridlock with no new road routes added over the summer, calling for practical alternatives. Crypto & Payments Tech: KuCoin rolled out wallet-native trading upgrades (intent-based swaps and limit orders) and expanded institutional interest-free lending features; separately, JN Money and WapiPay expanded remittance payout options for Jamaica. Tourism/Travel Context: A science report tied hurricane impacts to rapid lizard adaptation on Turks and Caicos, while broader regional coverage flagged aviation fee increases elsewhere as a potential tourism drag.

Tourism Skills & Standards: Turks and Caicos has launched its first-ever certification programme for National Saltwater Flats Fishing Guides, with the inaugural cohort welcomed by the Governor and framed around conservation plus local opportunity for youth. Energy & Workforce Development: Pelican Energy TCI held its sixth annual Youth Energy Roundtable, shifting students into research presentations on urgent energy challenges, including how to grow solar without destabilizing the grid. Local Trade & Entrepreneurship: Government announced the Grand Turk Trade Expo (Nov. 14) as a new platform for entrepreneurs, tied to the Made in TCI 2026 theme “Calling All Agents.” Disaster Preparedness: HMS Trent’s hurricane resilience training in Turks and Caicos brought drone and emergency response support to local fire, police and the Turks and Caicos Regiment. Roads & Congestion: A local businessman is warning Providenciales may face serious traffic snarls with school reopening unless new road routes are added this summer. Remittances: JN Money and WapiPay expanded options for sending money to Jamaica via JN Money’s payout infrastructure. Aviation Costs Pressure: Separate reporting highlights “bloodbath” fears in the region as airport fee increases threaten tourism competitiveness. Travel Industry Buzz: ASTA’s Caribbean Showcase in St. Kitts focused on getting U.S. advisors into hotels and destination training to sell the region more confidently.

Fishing & Training: The Turks and Caicos Fly Fishing Association launched the territory’s first nationally recognised certification for saltwater flats fishing guides, with the Governor backing it as a way to pair conservation with youth opportunity. Energy & Youth Skills: Pelican Energy TCI held its sixth Youth Energy Roundtable, shifting students to research presentations on solar growth, grid stability and fairness, plus an AMA with President Devon Cox. Healthcare Risk: A report highlights how the acute hospital service could face closure pressures tied to unresolved Hurricane Irma roof-repair disputes involving InterHealth Canada. Tourism Infrastructure: Government is pushing local business visibility with the Grand Turk Trade Expo (Nov 14) and the next Made in TCI theme, “Calling All Agents.” Roads & Growth: A Providenciales entrepreneur warns no new road routes were added over summer, raising congestion fears for school reopening. Hurricane Readiness: HMS Trent training boosted hurricane resilience on Grand Turk and Providenciales, including drone-supported emergency drills. Local Business & Travel Product: Commentary argues TCI must stop calling itself “luxury” and build the real service, materials and logistics that luxury demands. Crypto (Local Market): KuCoin rolled out upgrades to its Web3 wallet trading and institutional interest-free lending, aiming to streamline execution for users.

Aviation Safety: A U.S. Air Force C-17 cargo flight from New Zealand to Antarctica reportedly turned back after a Russian space-activity warning raised concerns about possible debris over the southern Indian Ocean. Airport Costs & Tourism Pressure: In the wider region, airline leaders are warning that new airport fee increases could trigger a “bloodbath” for tourism competitiveness—an issue that will be closely watched by Turks & Caicos travelers and operators. Local Trade & Entrepreneurship: The TCI government is rolling out the Grand Turk Trade Expo (Nov. 14, 2026) to spotlight local businesses, alongside the fifth Made in TCI exhibition theme “Calling All Agents.” Disaster Preparedness: HMS Trent is supporting hurricane resilience in Turks and Caicos with training for emergency services, including drone-based aerial support and first-aid workshops. Road Congestion: A local entrepreneur is calling for new road routes ahead of school reopening, warning Providenciales traffic is not keeping up with growth. Crypto & Payments (Regional Tech): JN Money and WapiPay expanded remittance options to Jamaica, while KuCoin announced upgrades to its Web3 wallet and institutional lending—signals of continued fintech momentum across the Caribbean.

Tourism & Aviation Costs: A major warning is out of the region: airport fee increases are “getting out of hand,” with aviation providers saying higher levies will be passed to travellers and could trigger a “bloodbath” for Family Islands tourism competitiveness. Local Trade & Business: The Turks and Caicos government is rolling out the inaugural Grand Turk Trade Expo (Nov. 14) and tying it to the fifth “Made in TCI” exhibition theme, “Calling All Agents,” pushing more visibility for local entrepreneurs. Disaster Preparedness: HMS Trent is in the Turks and Caicos for hurricane-season resilience work, training TCIR, fire and police teams on emergency response, first aid, and drone-aided aerial support. Roads & Congestion: A local entrepreneur is sounding the alarm over no new road routes ahead of school reopening on Providenciales, warning traffic bottlenecks could worsen around schools, roundabouts and the airport. Crypto & Payments (Regional): JN Money and WapiPay are expanding ways to send money to Jamaica via JN Money’s payout infrastructure, while KuCoin announced upgrades to its Web3 wallet and institutional lending programs.

Remittances & Payments: JN Money Services has partnered with WapiPay to expand how customers send money to Jamaica, with JN Money serving as the exclusive local payout conduit through its remittance infrastructure. Aviation Costs: Family Islands carriers are warning airport fee hikes are “getting out of hand,” after new levies were proposed for North Eleuthera, Governor’s Harbour and Georgetown (Exuma), with international passengers facing up to $66 in added charges from 2027. Trade & Local Business: The TCI government is launching the Grand Turk Trade Expo (Nov. 14, 2026) and rolling out the fifth “Made in TCI” exhibition theme, “Calling All Agents,” to spotlight local entrepreneurs. Disaster Preparedness: HMS Trent’s hurricane resilience training in Turks and Caicos included drone support and first-aid workshops for emergency services and the Turks and Caicos Regiment. Roads & Congestion: A Providenciales businessman says no new road routes were added over the summer ahead of school reopening, warning of worsening traffic near schools, roundabouts and the airport. Crypto & Digital Finance: KuCoin expanded its Web3 wallet trading with intent-based swaps and limit orders, and separately upgraded institutional interest-free lending terms for eligible API clients. Tourism Positioning: A local opinion piece argues Turks and Caicos keeps calling itself “luxury” but hasn’t built the real product, training and logistics that true luxury requires.