Bahamas Infrastructure & Resilience: The Water and Sewerage Corporation says it will pour more than $200 million into climate-resilient water and sanitation upgrades nationwide, including elevated equipment, stronger storage tanks, and protected water mains designed to handle major storms. Housing & Enforcement: In South New Providence, five illegal structures in a Cowpen Road shantytown were demolished by the Unregulated Community Action Task Force after a complaint and 28-day notices. Public Safety: A 3-year-old girl is recovering after a vicious dog attack, with her mother urging the owner to turn himself in and warning of the injuries that may require further facial reconstruction. Tourism & Power Reliability: Abaco’s second-home tourism market is taking a hit from ongoing power outages and equipment damage, with residents saying load shedding is pushing visitors to leave early. Aviation & Costs: Aviation experts warn that proposed overflight fee increases could damage the aviation sector and tourism by raising travel costs and threatening small charter operators. Health Services Expansion: The Cancer Society of The Bahamas is expanding its New Providence facility with 10 additional rooms to ease capacity and support more family island patients. Cruise Industry Watch: Carnival Tropicale bookings have opened for its 2028 debut from Texas, adding new Caribbean and Bahamas-focused itineraries and major onboard water attractions. Local Jobs & Industry Tension: Grand Bahama MP Kwasi Thompson says he can’t support Bahama Rock’s expansion as proposed, but urges government to protect existing jobs while addressing environmental concerns. Environmental Education: Four students were selected as Bahamas Environmental Steward Scholars for marine-focused training and internships through BREEF and The Island School.