TCI Tech & Connectivity: Starlink has been granted a 15-year telecommunications licence in the Turks and Caicos Islands, with an initial licensing fee of about $112,600 plus annual payments tied to gross revenue and spectrum use; the TCI Telecommunications Commission says Starlink works independently of Flow and Digicel for regular satellite service, while Direct-to-Cellular partnerships will involve Flow and Digicel. Regional Politics & Youth: Nevis is taking part in the 48th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference in Jamaica, focusing on “Strengthening Parliaments in the Digital Age,” with a virtual Youth Parliament on Sept. 3 centered on youth leadership and AI. TCI Music Buzz: Dancehall artist Armanii and producer Weekday’s “Property Tax” keeps spreading across charts, including Turks and Caicos Islands, as the duo touts fast, focused production and hopes for long-running dancehall play. Tourism Talk: A new opinion piece argues Turks and Caicos must stop calling itself “luxury” if it wants to build the right product, train the right staff, and sell the right story. Caribbean Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Edouard is battering the Gulf Coast with heavy rain and flood risk, while Dolly’s remnants have also brought showers to the Turks & Caicos and nearby islands.