AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUS Deportations & TCI Link: The US sent another deportation flight to Haiti with 101 people aboard, including former Haitian ombudsman Renan Hédouville, as the returns coincided with reports of Haitian migrants attempting illegal entry by boat into the Turks and Caicos and The Bahamas. Energy & Public Oversight: The PDM says Pelican Energy has applied for a 50-year electricity licence for Grand Turk and warns the term could lock in decisions for two generations unless the government confirms receipt, publishes terms, and allows full public disclosure, independent review, consultation, and enforceable obligations. Airport Costs: Aviation providers warn airport fee increases are “getting out of hand,” with proposed new levies in the region set to take effect in 2027, raising pressure to pass costs to travellers. Local Business & Tourism: Government launches the Grand Turk Trade Expo (Nov 14) and ties it to the Made in TCI push, while Miss International TCI held a workshop spotlighting poverty in the islands. Transport & Growth: Providenciales traffic concerns grow as a businessman says no new road routes were added ahead of school reopening. Aviation Deals: BermudAir marks its third anniversary with a 30% fare discount and adds new nonstop service to South Caicos starting Dec 20. Finance & Payments: CIBC Caribbean will shift GBP correspondent banking services to Lloyds Bank from Sept 14 for clients including Turks and Caicos.
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