Education Policy: Deputy Prime Minister I. Chester Cooper will deliver the 2026 National Back-to-School Address tonight at 8:00 p.m., outlining progress and priorities across literacy, exams, teacher recruitment, special education, classroom technology, wellbeing and pathways to success. Energy & Infrastructure: Prime Minister Philip Davis and Energy Minister Jobeth Coleby-Davis toured Abaco’s planned hybrid solar–LNG power plant, with battery storage aimed at easing frequent blackouts affecting businesses and Family Islands. Finance & Regulation: The Central Bank issued a public notice warning against fraudulent financial institutions, while the Securities Commission imposed $221.7m in penalties over two years and continues action against unlicensed lenders. Labour & Wages: The Bahamas Tripartite Council is pushing for a dedicated wage-setting body as it reviews whether the national minimum wage should rise again. Fintech & Entrepreneurship: OKX and UB Ignite hosted a fintech pitch competition, selecting five entrepreneurs for training and judging at the University of The Bahamas. Tourism & Travel: Norwegian Cruise Line expands U.S. access with new Philadelphia cruise terminal operations, while Royal Caribbean rebrands Perfect Day CocoCay and the WTTC highlights growing private-sector tourism leadership. Global Context: A federal court struck down a U.S. immigrant visa ban based on nationality, and IDB reports show Guyana’s debt servicing and jobs improving as growth accelerates.