Workplace Safety: The Bahamas Contractors Association is meeting the Labour Department after inspectors halted work at four western New Providence sites for Health and Safety at Work Act breaches, including missing PPE, unsafe forklift use, poor hazard signage, and weak emergency preparedness. Construction Oversight Debate: BCA president Leonard Sands says the Act is too vague to define “safe and unsafe,” raising fears enforcement could be subjective and legally vulnerable. Power Reliability: Long Island is on rotational load shedding after a fire-triggered outage; residents on other islands report ongoing blackouts and frustration with energy stability. Skilled Trades Pipeline: Grand Bahama Shipyard opened applications for a 2027 four-year apprenticeship with internationally accredited training in marine welding, fabrication, pipefitting and mechanical trades. Cruise & Community: Carnival expanded its surplus food donation program to The Bahamas, redirecting hundreds of pounds of prepared meals to local charities. Tourism Labour Tension: Taxi and livery drivers’ dispute at hotels and LPIA is set for union talks, with fears it could disrupt tourism. Housing Market: New Providence is in a “super seller’s market” as limited supply drives bidding wars within hours. Cost of Living Pressure: Rising living costs are pushing more Bahamians into side hustles to make ends meet. Electricity & Rebates: URCA agreed to a BPL customer rebate after a regulatory settlement. Cruise Destination Milestone: Celebration Key on Grand Bahama marked its first anniversary after welcoming 2.4 million guests.