Hospital Concession Fallout: Premier Washington Misick told the House of Assembly that the InterHealth Canada hospital dispute has already cost the Turks and Caicos Islands about $39.7 million, with another arbitration still pending, as he promised a fuller public paper on the agreement’s history, finances, and court decisions. Opposition Pressure: The PDM says the government has only about 80 days to prepare for the handover after the InterHealth termination and is demanding answers, including on a reported $80 million interim airport terminal project. Local Health & Safety Spotlight: A 13-year-old from Sugar Land, Texas, is recovering after a barracuda bite off Turks and Caicos that damaged tendons, a nerve, and a ligament; her family reports quick first aid and surgery planning after returning home. Travel Health Note: A separate report highlights a JetBlue flight incident where a parent traveling to Turks and Caicos says a rodent appeared in an overhead bin, raising sanitation and health concerns during travel. Tourism Community Engagement: Experience Turks and Caicos relaunched Community Connect town halls in Grand Turk and Salt Cay, with residents invited to discuss tourism performance and priorities with the tourism ministry.