Energy & Infrastructure: Prime Minister Philip Davis toured Abaco’s new hybrid solar–LNG power plant, with battery storage planned to help ease frequent blackouts that have hit businesses and Family Islands hard, including weeks-long outages on Grand Cay. Political Accountability: Energy Minister Jobeth Coleby-Davis faced renewed calls for removal after Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard accused her of failing to execute during the electricity crisis. Renewables Pipeline: IRENA launched a call for renewable energy project proposals across Central America and the Caribbean, with Bahamas among eligible countries and support aimed at financing, de-risking, and green industrialization. Tourism & Public Access: The Ministry of Tourism says a controversial Cabbage Beach fence will be removed after it was erected without proper engagement, raising concerns from vendors and watersports operators about access and livelihoods. Financial Regulation: The Securities Commission imposed $221.7m in administrative penalties over two years as it shifts toward stronger enforcement, while the Central Bank issued a public notice warning about an unlicensed “Allied Bank and Trust Bahamas” and related aliases. Fintech & Youth Enterprise: OKX Bahamas and UB Ignite ran a fintech pitch competition for 18–40-year-olds, with Financify winning after eight weeks of training. Agriculture Cooperation: Senator Ravi Ratiram joined a China-Caribbean seminar focused on agricultural transformation and food security partnerships. Security & Crime: Bahamas hosted a regional illegal firearms trafficking workshop, citing gun violence as a major driver of murders and reporting hundreds of firearms and thousands of rounds seized. STEM for Abaco Students: Future Ready Bahamas camp gave students hands-on coding, 3D printing, and AI exposure, plus a business component to turn ideas into projects. Weather Watch: Forecasters flagged possible tropical development near the Bahamas and Gulf around Labor Day, with residents advised to monitor updates.