Geospatial Capacity Boost: Ordnance Survey donated 170 field survey kits to strengthen The Bahamas’ mapping and surveying skills, supporting training and work in infrastructure planning, disaster resilience, and environmental management. Digital Assets Watch: Bahamas Benchmark Group says it’s partnering with Ovryde to launch Bahamas Ovryde, a regulated crypto trading platform awaiting Securities Commission approval after the FTX shock. Power Grid Clarity: A new explainer breaks down roles in the BPL/BGC setup, with Bahamas Grid Company handling transmission and distribution while BGC points to aging equipment as a reliability challenge. Family Island Infrastructure: Central Andros’ Fresh Creek Bridge is closed to vehicles after a pile cap sank and shifted; a temporary bridge is planned within two months while a permanent replacement is built. Cruise Tourism Investment: Norwegian Cruise Line unveiled its Great Tides Waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay—opening Sept. 4—with 19 slides, cliff jumps, and a new pier to bring more ships ashore. Aviation Connectivity: Western Air launched Freeport-to-Bimini service, starting Mondays and Thursdays and expected to ramp up with demand. Trade & Compliance: NBAA is pushing back on retroactive Bahamas air navigation charges, urging operators to share invoice details as it advocates with the U.S. government. Youth Skills Pipeline: Coralisle Group wrapped its 2026 summer internship programme, bringing students from six jurisdictions including The Bahamas, with cross-functional work and mentorship. Energy Transition Planning: An IDB-commissioned study says The Bahamas is among the region’s most prepared for maritime decarbonization, but shore-side power and green bunkering at Nassau Container Port need more investment. Consumer Tech Scrutiny: Retail exec Brent Burrows Jr. says the Price Pal app is outdated and not useful enough, after government paid Novio Group to build the price comparison tool. Energy Politics: PLP and FNM leaders traded blame over BPL outages, with renewed pressure on the government’s energy policy and grid management. Renewables Funding Call: IRENA opened a funding call for renewable projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including The Bahamas, with proposals prioritized before Sept. 1.