Weather Alert: The Bahamas Department of Meteorology issued severe thunderstorm warnings for parts of the Great Bahama Bank, Eleuthera, Cat Island, Andros and nearby waters, with a severe weather watch for the whole island chain—boaters urged to seek shelter and residents told to stay indoors and away from windows due to lightning, heavy rain, hail and possible waterspouts. Cruise & Tourism: Carnival Jubilee is adding shorter four- and five-day Western Caribbean cruises from Galveston starting April 2028, with stops including Cozumel, Progreso and some itineraries featuring The Bahamas. Cruise Disruption: Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas was delayed about eight hours after two passengers—one a seven-year-old—were evacuated in the Bahamas for emergency medical care, with knock-on effects for embarkation and a cancelled Port Canaveral visit. Bahamas in Global Spotlight: US President Donald Trump says his son Donald Trump Jr. will repay Russian businessman Umar Kremlev after reports Kremlev funded parts of the Bahamas wedding celebrations, as US lawmakers press for answers. Regional Payments: A CariCom push toward a faster, cheaper regional payment and settlement system (CAPSS) is gaining momentum, aiming to boost cross-border trade and reduce reliance on foreign reserves.