Energy & Infrastructure: Shell Bahamas Power Company has taken a final investment decision and broken ground on a small-scale LNG regasification terminal at Clifton Pier, buying a 40% stake in New Providence Gas to help power New Providence with a lower-emissions fuel and improved reliability. Power Reliability: Bahamas Power and Light says extended New Providence outages are being driven by a cable fault along the Baillou Hill/Soldier Road corridor, with teams targeting full restoration within 24 hours and also addressing low-voltage damage from Monday night weather. Healthcare Payments: The National Health Insurance Providers Association warns there is still “no strategy” assuring providers they’ll be paid on time by the NHIA, calling timely payment essential to keep practices running. Local Business Outlook: Grand Bahama Chamber president Ralph Hepburn says the economy is “looking up,” with renewed focus on building critical mass as the island’s tourism and industrial revival gathers pace. Aviation & Tourism Confidence: A commentary argues the recent Andros plane crash demands a thorough aviation system review because the country’s tourism economy depends on public confidence. Community Funding: The Sandals Foundation opened applications for its 2027 grants, offering up to US$80,000 for education, conservation, health, economic empowerment and disaster readiness across Sandals/Beaches destinations including The Bahamas. Travel Access: Spain has added The Bahamas and eight other CARICOM countries to its visa-free list for short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Property Dispute: Police are accused of “rogue” interference in the escalating Old Bahama Bay dispute, with a formal complaint filed to the Police Commissioner. Education Pipeline: A call to action urges longer-term fixes to The Bahamas’ teacher shortage, warning that recruiting abroad or rehiring retirees won’t solve the underlying retention and compensation problems.