Central Banking Alert: The Central Bank of The Bahamas says several firms are not authorized to conduct banking, trust, money transmission, payment or other regulated financial services in or from the country, urging the public to verify licences before transacting. Cruise Boom: Nassau Cruise Port set a new single-day record with 33,254 passengers on June 8, driven by six mega-ships, and said the milestone supports local retailers, tour operators and transport providers. Cost of Living Focus: Economic Affairs Minister Jerome Fitzgerald told the Senate that affordability remains a priority, arguing tax changes alone aren’t enough and pointing to structural reforms and competition legislation. Public Finance Oversight Push: Opposition Leader Michael Pintard wants Public Accounts Committee proceedings televised and open to the public, saying there’s been no response from the House Speaker. Fuel Pressure on Transport: Rising fuel costs are squeezing taxi, bus and livery operators, with unions warning that unchanged government taxi rates are no longer covering expenses. Power Reliability Woes: Residents across New Providence, Abaco and Eleuthera report frequent outages tied to load-shedding and upgrades, demanding more durable solutions. Tourism Investment: TDC says it has put $3m into the Home Sweet Home initiative to help Bahamians convert properties into vacation rentals, expanding room inventory for visitors.