Fintech & Innovation: More than 100 aspiring entrepreneurs pitched fintech ideas to the University of The Bahamas’ UB Ignite, as the school prepares new fintech-focused courses aimed at building local capacity in digital assets, payments and financial technology. Financial Sector Revenue: A Central Bank of The Bahamas report says taxes and fees from the financial services sector rose by $15m in 2025, while noting regulatory headwinds and gradual consolidation in parts of international banking and trust. Tourism Strategy: Tourism Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin says The Bahamas must grow stopover numbers and boost Bahamian participation, arguing cruise arrivals dominate volume while spending per stopover visitor is far higher. Education Pipeline: Chester Cooper outlined new diploma pathways to lift graduation rates to 85% by 2030, alongside a national shortage of about 300 teachers and urgent efforts to fill vacancies before the school year. Energy & Living Costs (Cable Beach): Residents and businesses in Cable Beach complain of frequent power outages, with officials citing “growing pains” tied to infrastructure upgrades. Jet Ski Safety & Oversight: The US Embassy renewed warnings to Americans about jet ski rentals, citing injuries and alleged sexual assaults and urging Bahamas authorities to activate and enforce the watercraft task force. Youth Sports Sponsorship: Scotiabank Bahamas became a platinum sponsor of the Duke of Edinburgh Cup Tournament Weekend, pledging $25,000 to support youth development. Coral Resilience Research: A new study says large areas of coral reefs may be climate-resilient, offering a more hopeful outlook—though protection still lags.