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Bahamas Election Shockwave: Philip “Brave” Davis has declared victory in the snap general election, setting up a historic second consecutive term for the PLP after nearly 30 years—early tallies point to more than 30 of 41 seats, while opposition leader Michael Pintard conceded and kept his Marco City seat. Cruise Disruption: Carnival cancelled low-cost “error fare” bookings after a website pricing glitch, while passengers on a Bahamas-registered ship in France were barred from leaving after a gastroenteritis scare. Aviation Safety: 11 people were rescued after a King Air 300 crash into the Atlantic east of Florida during a Bahamas flight, with the cause still under investigation. Tech & Banking: Visa and Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) rolled out tap-based identity verification, turning a physical Visa card into a digital credential. Regional Watch: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley used STEP CC2026 to push “legacy in transition” themes for private wealth governance.

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