Public Procurement & Governance: Finance Minister Michael Halkitis told MPs procurement is “not static,” defending reforms and citing training progress, including 60 Level II certifications and other procurement capacity-building steps. Energy & Reliability: On Grand Bahama, Energy Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis says electricity bills will drop after oversight and pricing changes, while on New Providence she blamed longer outages on Bahamas Power and Light’s Summer Readiness infrastructure upgrades. Tourism & Ports: St. Vincent signed an MOU with Global Ports Holding for a 30-year concession to modernize Kingstown Cruise Port, targeting major investment and improved shore-excursion capacity. Maritime Heritage: Nassau Harbour’s first permitted underwater archaeology expedition reported six shipwrecks, including pirate-era finds tied to the “golden age of piracy.” Cruise Port Security: Five cruise passengers were arrested in Nassau after a violent fight that continued at the police station, injuring officers and damaging property. Food Security & Training: BAMSI highlighted programs training farmers and marine science talent as a pathway to stronger food security and sustainability. Digital Payments & Finance: CIBC Caribbean rolled out Google Wallet support across The Bahamas and other markets, boosting contactless payments as ownership changes loom. Tech & Work: Labour Minister Pia Glover-Rolle outlined The Bahamas’ AI and future-of-work approach at the ILO, stressing responsibility and workforce preparation. Gaming & Crypto: WSOP announced Solana as presenting sponsor and enabled Solana-based, zero-fee crypto buy-ins, with WSOP Paradise in The Bahamas set for stablecoin payouts. Legal/Policy Watch: Comments by an MP on alleged ministerial links were referred to The Committee of Privilege.