Cruise Safety & Tourism Reputation: A Royal Caribbean brawl at Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau has reignited calls for tougher cruise bans, while Bahamas Tourism Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin said she’s “extremely disappointed” and worried about repeated visitor incidents. Legal Fallout From Excursions: A woman injured during a Carnival “Pearl Island Beach Escape with Lunch” excursion has an amended complaint in U.S. court alleging alcohol-fueled assault and drug-facilitated sexual assault. Local Media Disruption: Early Friday, a fire at ZNS’ South NP transmitting station knocked out the 1540 AM signal; repairs could take up to three months. Community Giving: Cable Bahamas relaunched its Cable Cares Foundation with a $1 million pledge over three years and a $40,000 cheque for Women and Girls in STEM. Energy & Infrastructure Pressure: Parliament heard updates on a new $285m specialty hospital in western New Providence and housing plans for 900+ homes, as energy outages and system overhaul remain a live concern. Grand Bahama Investment Signals: U.S. Ambassador Herschel Walker met local business and community leaders, flagging concerns about restoring U.S. pre-clearance and urging more investment. Drought Preparedness: Saint Kitts and Nevis’ NEMA urged residents to stay ready as drought conditions persist alongside hurricane-season planning.