Social Services & Inclusion: The Ministry of Social Services says it will roll out new fiscal-year measures to protect vulnerable groups, including a review of the Persons with Disabilities Equal Opportunities Act and continued support through programmes for adults with disabilities. Workforce Development (Grand Bahama): Minister Ginger Moxey urged NTA Cohort 20 graduates to seize Grand Bahama opportunities, framing them as key to building a “grand island” workforce. Urban Renewal & Local Contracting: The Ministry of Urban Renewal hosted a workshop to empower small home-repairs contractors, with Prime Minister Philip Davis stressing fairness, quality, and professionalism on public works. Energy Reliability & Cost of Living: A report claims Princess Margaret Hospital’s medical block faced power outages affecting dialysis operations, while other areas including downtown Nassau and LPIA saw cuts—raising fresh pressure on electricity reliability. Regional Policy & Security/Climate: CARICOM leaders are meeting in St. Lucia to tackle security, food and energy resilience, climate change, and regional development, with a Bahamian delegation led by PM Philip Davis. Tourism/Travel Watch: Frontier’s takeover of former Spirit routes highlights how fast ultra-low-cost carriers can reshape regional airlift demand—something Caribbean travellers will be watching closely.