Public Procurement Scrutiny: Finance Minister Michael Halkitis told the House that procurement rules “evolve over time,” pointing to capacity-building including 60 public servants earning Level II procurement certification and more training underway. Public Accounts Committee Push: Opposition leader Michael Pintard says the new Public Accounts Committee will “follow the people’s money” and review Auditor General findings, with the opposition holding a majority. House Clash: The House erupted during a dispute over what business can be revived under the new committee, as Speaker Patricia Deveaux ruled that prior-parliament matters fell away after dissolution. Energy Relief in Grand Bahama: Electricity bills are set to drop after oversight and pricing changes for Grand Bahama Power Company, including removal of a base rate under 200 kWh and elimination of a storm recovery charge. Outages Explained for New Providence: Energy Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis linked recent power interruptions to Bahamas Power and Light’s Summer Readiness infrastructure upgrades. Digital Payments Upgrade: CIBC Caribbean says its Visa and Mastercard cards can now be added to Google Wallet in The Bahamas and other regional markets starting June 9. Trade Finance Boost: CDB and IDB Invest launched a US$25 million trade finance facility to expand access for Caribbean businesses. AI and Workforce: Labour Minister Pia Glover-Rolle outlined The Bahamas’ AI approach at the ILO, stressing responsibility, training, and legislation. WSOP Goes Crypto (Bahamas tie-in): WSOP Paradise in The Bahamas this December will expand Solana-based payments, including stablecoin payouts for winners. Archaeology & Tourism Heritage: Nassau Harbour’s first underwater expedition found six shipwrecks, including pirate-era vessels, adding to Bahamas’ underwater heritage draw.