Energy & Cost of Living: Prime Minister Philip Davis used the 4th Annual Bahamas Youth Climate Conference to warn that extreme heat is driving higher electricity use and bills, citing heat-index readings of 102–110 degrees and outages linked to strain on the grid. Power Utility Accountability: In the Senate, an opposition senator pressed Bahamas Power & Light and Bahamas Grid to “get their act together” over frequent outages and rising summer bills, while BPL separately said rates haven’t changed and higher consumption is the main driver. Renewables Rollout: Davis also marked the commissioning of completed solar rooftop installations under the RRESB programme, positioning solar as part of energy security and climate resilience. Grand Bahama Development: Work on the Afro-Caribbean Marketplace and Logistics Center at the old International Bazaar site is moving forward, with government saying it is underwriting preparation for a private-sector driven public-private partnership. Non-Profit Tech: ORG signed an MOU with Novio Group to build Map4Good Bahamas, a public directory platform for non-profit and faith-based organizations, with a demo planned for July 7. Banking Fees: Bahamian businesses pushed back on up to 20% higher commercial bank fees, saying they’re paying more for reduced service. Tourism & Cruise Economy: Baha Mar reported occupancy tracking in the high 80s to low 90s for July and August, while Junkanoo Beach vendors said the “best days” are ahead as the ministry moves toward tighter collaboration and a sub-committee approach. Superyacht Safety: Protecting Crew Lives launched a global, anonymised survey on superyacht crew living and working conditions, marking the one-year anniversary of Paige Bell’s death and calling for stronger accountability.