Forced-Labour Trade Crackdown: The U.S. Trade Representative has proposed Section 301 tariffs on imports from 60 economies over forced-labour enforcement failures, explicitly naming The Bahamas among the 54 countries found not to impose and enforce effective bans, with duties proposed at 10% or 12.5% and a July 7 comment hearing. Maritime Digitalisation: The Bahamas Maritime Authority launched a blockchain-secured Digital Seafarer Record Book, replacing paper with tamper-resistant, internationally interoperable sea-service verification for seafarers, shipowners and administrations. CDB Leadership Push: Prime Minister Godwin Friday urged the Caribbean Development Bank to move faster on reforms and climate-resilient development, warning of high debt, shrinking concessional finance and rising shocks as the CDB’s 56th Annual Meeting gets underway in Nassau. Aviation Legal Reform: Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis told the Civil Aviation Legal Advisors Forum that aviation’s future must be built on modern legal frameworks and resilient institutions. Labour & Politics: Labour Week coverage highlighted efforts to resolve public-service concerns through dialogue, while union leaders debated whether openly backing political parties compromises union independence. Seabed Fees: Government proposed seabed lease fees up to $5,000 per acre for industrial users and $3,000 for commercial operators, with additional environmental levies and room for ministerial negotiation. Tourism & Culture: The Bahamas is set to lead Caribbean Week in New York, while Cat Island’s Rake & Scrape Festival runs June 4–6. Safety Update: Coast Guard divers continued searching in the Abacos for Lynette Hooker after her disappearance in April.