Tourism & Culture: Bahamas Goombay Broward is bringing Bahamian music, food and Junkanoo to Miramar City Hall Plaza on July 18, with a free lineup and a Goombay Village timed to 53 years of Independence. Energy & Cost of Living: Prime Minister Philip Davis commissioned completed rooftop solar installations under RRESB, framing energy security as key to lowering household and business strain amid extreme heat. Power Reliability & Regulation: Businesses and senators are pressing BPL and Bahamas Grid to improve outages and explain rising summer bills, while URCA has fined BPL for outage reporting breaches. Public Service Retention: Labour Minister Pia Glover-Rolle says government is trying to uplift salaries to retain teachers and other public officers as financial pressure pushes some to leave. Business & Finance: Bahamian firms are challenging up to 20% increases in commercial bank fees, arguing they’re paying more for reduced service. Property & Development: A $200m Exuma resort project faces a second legal challenge over whether an expired environmental clearance can be revived. Cruise Industry Watch: Cruise operators continue to face backlash and operational headaches, including a norovirus outbreak report and last-minute cancellation compensation offers. Sports: Team Bahamas men’s basketball opens FIBA World Cup qualifying vs Jamaica, with VJ Edgecombe leading after a big qualifier win.