Fatal Shooting Investigation: Police have launched a Serious Crime Unit probe after a man was found dead in Five Cays following reports of gunfire on Friday evening, with a doctor pronouncing him dead around 10 p.m.; authorities have not released the victim’s identity and are urging anyone with information to contact police, call 911, or reach Crime Stoppers. Public Health Milestone: Turks and Caicos has received WHO/PAHO validation for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B, marking the first such hepatitis B elimination in the Americas and highlighting strengthened maternal and child health services. Regional Lab Readiness: CARPHA trained 18 people from 15 member states, including Turks and Caicos, in safe transport of infectious substances and diagnostic specimens via an IATA workshop to boost regional pandemic preparedness. Student Death in Canada: Turks and Caicos Community College confirmed a student died after a medical emergency during a Toronto educational tour, with the college asking for privacy for the family. Housing Access: The House of Assembly approved the Mortgage Corporation Bill 2026 to expand mortgage financing and homeownership opportunities, aiming to fill gaps left by limited access to traditional bank lending.