Fuel Prices & Cost Pressure: Finance Minister Michael Halkitis says the government is monitoring a “concerning” rise in pump prices as Bahamians feel the squeeze, with Shell/Rubis/Esso reporting sharp per-gallon jumps amid global instability. Aviation Partnerships: Transport Minister Leon Lundy met China’s ambassador to push aviation connectivity and infrastructure cooperation, aiming to strengthen The Bahamas as a regional aviation hub. Watersports Regulation Pushback: A Florida jet ski operator argues the US Embassy’s broad warning against rentals is exaggerated and could hurt legitimate Bahamian businesses, while local operators say the answer is tighter enforcement and better oversight. Tourism Strategy for Value: Tourism officials at Andros Business Outlook urged a “rethink” of tourism—prioritizing Bahamians as the top asset and shifting toward value, not just visitor volume. Family Islands Growth & Funding: The Bahamas Development Bank says it has $22m available for projects and calls for treating Andros as an “asset” for investment. Entrepreneurship Gap: Despite record support for MSMEs, a tourism executive says participation is low, citing low uptake even when free services are offered. Energy Reliability & Reform: Commentary highlights ongoing energy reform challenges as BPL struggles with expensive, unreliable power and blackouts during peak summer demand. Climate Resilience in the Region: A Bahamas Protected Areas Fund contribution supports drainage and slope stabilization in Dominica’s Atkinson community, targeting flood and landslide risk. Lab-Based Conservation Win: FAU’s Queen Conch Mobile Lab in Eleuthera reports first egg masses, successful hatch, and early juvenile production as the conservancy scales up. Workplace Safety Modernization: Labour Minister Pia Glover-Rolle says drone-assisted inspections and better site inventory coordination are coming to strengthen construction safety surveillance. Maritime & Local Industry: Grand Bahama Shipyard wraps its cruise repair season with 28 vessels serviced and higher local hiring and subcontractor use. Financial Stability Check: The Bahamas Financial Stability Council reports the financial system remains broadly stable, with main risks tied to external shocks and growing cyber/fraud threats.