Healthcare Transition: The Turks and Caicos Government says there will be no healthcare gap as it moves away from its InterHealth Canada hospital arrangement, setting up a joint transition committee and promising continuity of staffing, repairs, supplies and interim financing while successor plans are developed. Public Health Lab Readiness: CARPHA wrapped up its 11th CariPHLN workshop in Bridgetown, bringing 26 lab directors (including TCI) together to strengthen disease detection, surveillance, diagnostic coordination and specimen and data-sharing systems. Regional Health Diplomacy: Caribbean Overseas Territories leaders met in Bermuda and backed improved access to UK medical support and closer cooperation on health and social care ahead of the UK Joint Ministerial Council. Economy & Health Funding Context: TCI’s 2026 growth is projected at about 2.5%, with unemployment staying under 4.5%, while government also outlines major borrowing-linked spending that includes healthcare and infrastructure. Local Health & Safety Concern: An editorial warns that the unregulated “bush mechanic” economy is spreading into residential areas, raising environmental and public safety risks.