Public Finance Accountability: The Bahamas’ auditor general spotlight is back on the table, with concerns raised that audited public accounts are about four years behind and that the office’s leadership remains unclear, leaving Parliament and the public without timely financial scrutiny. Tourism Development & Local Rooms: The Tourism Development Corporation says it has put $3m into its Home Sweet Home initiative over two years, using loan-and-grant support to help Bahamians convert properties into vacation rentals and grow the local accommodation inventory. Family Islands Fly Fishing Boom: A tourism consultant says fly fishing is a major economic driver for the Family Islands, estimating about $400m a year from recreational flats fishing and highlighting its high-value, catch-and-release model. Opposition Questions PPP Factoring: The FNM is challenging a $43m PPP-related government obligation after contractors sold receivables to Afreximbank via factoring, raising questions about why Afreximbank was involved and whether government fully explained how it remains “on the hook.” Power Reliability: BPL outages hit multiple New Providence communities over the weekend, with load shedding tied to transformer work and residents reporting prolonged disruptions. Aviation & China Ties: Transport and Acting Energy and Aviation Minister Leon Lundy met China’s ambassador to discuss aviation connectivity, infrastructure and cooperation to strengthen The Bahamas’ role as a regional aviation hub. Regional Climate & Reefs: New research points to more climate-resilient coral reefs than previously estimated, with the Bahamas named among countries holding resilient reef capacity. Airline Expansion: InterCaribbean Airways unveiled the first of eight Embraer ERJ170 jets, signaling major fleet growth and expanded regional reach. Water Sports Under Pressure: The U.S. Embassy renewed warnings to visitors about jet ski operators, while local operators argue the bigger issue is unresolved infrastructure like ramps needed for safe, daily operations.