PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands — The Turks and Caicos Islands is strengthening its focus on digital resilience and cybersecurity as the territory works to prepare its public services and economy for a more technology-dependent future.

Minister of Innovation, Technology and Energy Erwin Jay Saunders represented TCI at a regional workshop on strengthening digital resilience in Belize, bringing together Caribbean stakeholders to discuss technology preparedness and resilience.

The initiative highlights the growing importance of protecting digital systems as more government and business services move online.

For Turks and Caicos, stronger digital resilience can help reduce the impact of cyber incidents, technology failures and disruptions affecting essential services.

Regional cooperation also gives the territory an opportunity to exchange knowledge with neighbouring Caribbean jurisdictions and develop approaches suited to small-island economies.

Cybersecurity and digital resilience are becoming increasingly important for businesses, government agencies and residents across TCI.

The technology agenda also complements the territory's wider digital transformation plans, including efforts to modernise public services and expand technology skills.

For local businesses, improved digital resilience could support safer online transactions, stronger data protection and greater confidence in digital services.

The regional focus could help Turks and Caicos build a more secure technology environment while strengthening its role in Caribbean digital development.

Further cooperation and technology initiatives are expected as TCI continues developing its digital transformation and cybersecurity capabilities.