Cruise & Tourism: Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas faced a double medical emergency off the Bahamas, triggering an early U-turn to Nassau and forcing the next port call to be canceled. Cruise Industry: Carnival Jubilee is adding shorter 4- and 5-day Western Caribbean cruises from Galveston starting April 2028, with stops in Cozumel and Progreso, plus more Bahamas sailings. Port & Experience Upgrades: Carnival is reworking Half Moon Cay into “RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay” with a new pier so guests can dock instead of tendering—aimed at cutting delays and expanding access for larger ships. Aviation & Regional Connectivity: Tropic Air Charters is upgrading its private charter fleet by buying two Tecnam P2012 Traveller aircraft, supporting service between South Florida and the Bahamas. Local Business & Tech: BTC launched HONOR’s newest smartphone lineup in The Bahamas, highlighting AI and durability features for everyday use. Financial Services: Bahamas showcased financial services innovation at STEP LATAM in Brazil, with new wealth-planning solutions and legal/regulatory modernization highlighted by Minister Jerome Fitzgerald. Education & Youth Skills: Tourism Development Corporation renewed its Junior Achievement partnership for a second year under “Unlocking Potential,” mentoring students in entrepreneurship and work readiness. Telecom Policy: Cayman ministers attended a UN ITU telecom/ICT forum in Nassau, pointing to the Bahamas’ plan to procure an additional subsea cable.