New Resort Leadership: Andaz Turks & Caicos at Grace Bay has named Matt Skaletsky as General Manager, setting the tone for the 183-key property’s service-first culture and guest experiences ahead of reservations opening in June 2027. Airlift Boost: BermudAir will launch a new Toronto Pearson–Providenciales direct route starting Dec. 19, with weekly Saturday service through May 1, 2027, plus onward connections to Anguilla. Public Health Milestone: Turks and Caicos became the first in the Americas to be validated for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of Hepatitis B, and also received certification for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Community & Youth: United Way Turks and Caicos celebrated “Yes, I Can Read” literacy gains, while TCIFA president Sonia Fulford was re-elected unopposed for another four-year term. Tourism Debate: Opposition Leader Edwin Astwood challenged the “high-end” tourism brand, questioning whether recent spending is translating into visible product upgrades. Family Fun at Beaches: Beaches Resorts announced its Fall Fam Jam lineup, with Lenny Pearce headlining at Beaches Turks & Caicos and a refreshed Sesame Street experience with a Caribbean twist. Safety & Travel Watch: A U.S. Embassy alert in the Bahamas warned of risks tied to jet ski rentals amid sexual assault reports.