Airlift & Tourism: Bahamasair has resumed scheduled service to Cat Island for the first time in over 20 years, with twice-weekly flights from Nassau (Thursdays and Sundays), expected to boost small businesses, hotels, taxis and entrepreneurs under the Family Islands Airports Renaissance push. Tourism Policy: The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association met the new tourism minister, Glenys Hanna-Martin, to align priorities on workforce, infrastructure, airlift and visitor growth, while urging a stronger private-sector role in shaping tourism legislation. Maritime Training: The Bahamas Maritime Authority expanded the pathway for seafarers to earn the IGF (Advanced) Certificate of Proficiency, including approved shore-based training with live LNG bunkering experience via CSMART. Cost of Living: Bahamas National Statistical Institute data shows inflation rose again in March, driven by clothing, transport and health, with annual inflation up to 3.1%. Environment & Energy: The Environment Ministry is stepping up enforcement against illegal coal mining in southern New Providence, including a planned detection and enforcement unit and possible long-term industry takeover. Health & Community: The Cancer Society of The Bahamas broke ground on a $5M expansion to add patient rooms and conference space for families. Blue Economy: FAU’s Queen Conch Mobile Lab is now fully operational after first egg masses and hatch, producing juvenile conch for restoration on Eleuthera. Business Travel: The Bahamas Chamber backs the “Trusted Traveller” immigration amendment, allowing certain business visitors short stays without work permits. Power Reliability: Residents and businesses continue to report repeated outages across New Providence, with the latest disruptions tied to peak demand and equipment issues.