Bahamas Travel Advisory: The government is urging citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Cuba, citing electricity, fuel, transport and basic goods disruptions, plus cash-based banking limits and strict entry/visa and cash-declaration rules. Postal & Border Operations: Antigua and Barbuda’s postal and customs departments are reforming joint workflows after a regional summit in San Salvador aimed at smoother mail processing and stronger border security. Forced-Labor Tariffs: The U.S. Trade Representative proposes new Section 301 tariffs (10% or 12.5%) on imports from 60 economies over forced-labor enforcement failures, with comments due in early July—an issue that could ripple into Caribbean trade costs. Maritime Compliance: The U.S. Coast Guard’s 2025 port state control report shows fewer detentions overall, with Bahamas among flags removed from the targeted list. Tourism & Hospitality Moves: Baha Mar partners with event visionary Colin Cowie for a new Celebration Collection, while CTO’s Caribbean Media Awards in New York highlighted regional storytelling and launched CTO TV. Local Business & Media: 4Tech Entertainment expands film, broadcast and digital media operations across The Bahamas and into international markets. Energy & Resilience: As hurricane season ramps up, officials stress preparedness and the need for better climate resilience planning. Finance Minister Scrutiny: PLP and FNM supporters clash over claims linking Finance Minister Michael Halkitis to a construction firm tied to convicted drug trafficker Jonathon “Playa” Gardiner.