Local Health Update: The Turks and Caicos Ministry of Health and Human Services, working with the National Health Insurance Board, says it’s monitoring Turks and Caicos patients receiving care in Colombia after an earthquake, with facilities following emergency safety protocols and officials continuing to check on patient wellbeing. Public Health & Safety: A judge ruled a Main Line psychiatrist who lost her medical license after a state investigation into a yearslong sexual relationship with a patient may continue practicing while she appeals, citing a lack of specialized child and adolescent psychiatrists and potential harm to current patients if care is disrupted. Healthcare Workforce: Cheshire Hall and Cockburn Town Medical Centres are congratulating interns from the Ministry of Education’s National Internship and Apprenticeship Programme, including students in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, lab sciences, and allied health. Community Health & Environment: An island-wide ant survey across six islands in the Turks and Caicos has collected 30+ ant species, with about 40% native, and flags invasive threats like red imported fire ants and big-headed ants that can affect ecosystems and create health and safety concerns. Crime & Wellbeing: Despite the murder of Ashanio Robinson in Grand Turk, serious violent crime is down sharply in 2026, with major categories showing large reductions year over year.