Private Security Reform: Nassau’s Ministry of National Security is moving to update the 1970s-era law governing private security, gathering input from guards across the islands to shape amendments. Cost of Living Pressure: Bahamas National Statistical Institute data shows inflation ticked up in March, with clothing, transport and health driving the rise. Environment Enforcement: The Ministry of the Environment says it’s stepping up action against illegal coal mining in Southern New Providence, including planning a new detection and enforcement unit and exploring a long-term solution. Cancer Care Expansion: The Cancer Society of The Bahamas broke ground on a $5M expansion to add patient rooms and conference space for families traveling for treatment. Maritime Training Upgrade: The Bahamas Maritime Authority introduced a new pathway for IGF (Advanced) Certificate training, including approved shore-based programmes with live LNG bunkering experience. Tourism Airlift: Prime Minister Philip Davis celebrated Bahamasair’s relaunch of scheduled flights to Cat Island after more than 20 years, with twice-weekly service starting June 25. Queen Conch Conservation: FAU’s Queen Conch Mobile Lab is now fully operational in Eleuthera after first egg masses and hatch success, supporting restoration efforts. Trade & Tariffs Watch: A Bahamas fisheries leader says US tariff concerns could hit half the sector’s harvest and processing, while a minister reiterated no egg tariffs are planned under the Golden Yolk programme. Governance Clash: PLP chairman Fred Mitchell accused the opposition of trying to “weaponise” the Public Accounts Committee after calls to open and broadcast PAC hearings.