School Safety Drill: DDME wrapped a four-day “Safe School” training in Providenciales, bringing together education, the Royal TCI Police, and public and private schools, ending with a full-scale earthquake-and-fire simulation at A. Louise Garland Thomas High School for 22 completed participants. Early Warning Coordination: TCI is also running a disaster communication exercise with the National Weather Service, DDME, and the Government Communications Directorate to tighten how warnings are issued and understood across agencies. Community Policing Push: MPs and Police Commissioner Fitz Bailey met in Wheeland and Blue Hills to boost neighbourhood watch, increase police visibility, and strengthen partnerships to tackle traffic and community safety. Regional Health Capacity: CARPHA confirmed Molbio rapid testing platforms are now installed across 10 countries, including Turks and Caicos, to speed up detection of multiple infectious threats. Tourism Pressure & Opportunity: The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association released a short-term rental framework, signalling STRs are here to stay—now the focus is balanced regulation, oversight, and tax collection. Luxury Spotlight: South Caicos is getting global attention after Hilary Duff’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover shoot there.