BPL Overtime Crackdown: The Government says it has tightened Bahamas Power and Light’s overtime rules to curb an annual bill nearing $20m, adding prior approvals, documentation checks and monthly budget reviews—while the BEWU and others push back amid ongoing outages. Union Fallout: BEWU President Kyle Wilson calls overtime record leaks a “distraction” from blackouts, but also files a trade dispute over the overtime policy and alleges pressure to move workers to Bahamas Grid Company. Power Crisis Pressure: FNM figures and legal voices warn outages are disrupting courts and hospitals, with calls for BPL to “get it right” and for accountability on grid reliability. National Investment Fund Questions: Opposition and critics are demanding answers after the NIF’s reported balance reportedly fell from $265.3m to about $200,000 within months, reigniting scrutiny of public finance handling. Digital Sovereignty: Innovation Minister Sebastian Bastian warns against “digital colonialism” and urges Bahamas control over critical systems and data, including how it approaches AI data centres. Cruise Economy Boost: Nassau Cruise Port and the Bahamas scored nominations for Caribbean cruise awards, while Norwegian plans more short Bahamas itineraries from Miami. Marine Grants: BPAF will open a marine conservation grant call for up to $50,000 after grant-writing training workshops. Tourism & Community Farming: Sandals Foundation and ADO partner to scale Pinewood Gardens Community Farm as a regenerative agriculture demonstration site. Regulatory/Trade Moves: Insurance Commission training with police targets insurance fraud and compliance enforcement. Contraband Watch: Dublin Airport records show Bahamas-linked coral and black bear skin seized under CITES-linked rules.