Hurricane Readiness: The Bahamas Red Cross is restructuring to decentralise emergency response, building and equipping dedicated facilities on more than 16 islands so Family Islands have local stockpiles of food, water, medical supplies and shelters before storms hit. Cruise & Food Waste: Carnival expands its surplus meal donation program to The Bahamas, redirecting 318 pounds of prepared meals from Carnival Freedom and Carnival Conquest to the Grand Bahama Children’s Home and the Urban Renewal Authority. Grand Bahama Tourism Boost: Celebration Key marks its first anniversary, welcoming 2.4 million cruise guests since opening July 19, 2025, and highlighting local jobs and Bahamian-owned food and retail operators. Aviation Safety Push: After the Independence Day Flamingo Air crash, industry leaders are calling for a Bahamas Aviation Safety Committee to improve accountability and stakeholder involvement. Tourism Tech for Fishing: Digital Sportsman launches DS Guide, a consumer booking marketplace for guided outdoor tours in The Bahamas, including fly and bonefishing. Maritime Safety Concern: A former Port Department official warns wreck removal failures are creating ongoing maritime safety and environmental risks. Cannabis Rollout Questions: Pharmacists seek clarity on the medical marijuana push, saying the Cannabis Authority still lacks a visible public presence and contact points. Airport Taxi Tensions: Taxi drivers at LPIA threaten wider industrial action after talks with the transport minister failed to resolve their dispute.