UN Representation: Minister Lisa Rahming led a team at the UN midterm review of the New Urban Agenda, with officials pushing better financing, governance and climate resilience for remote islands. Skills & Jobs: Upskill Bahamas graduates received iPads after completing free online certifications, reinforcing the push for reskilling and career pivots. Economic Outlook: CFAL says the Bahamas economy is expanding broadly in line with the IMF’s ~2% growth call, driven by tourism strength, improving fiscal performance and resilient banking. Pensions & Capital Markets: The Securities Commission renewed its push for mandatory private-sector occupational pension plans to deepen capital markets and boost long-term retirement savings. Public Finance Watch: Fitch projects the Davis administration will miss its budget surplus targets, forecasting a deficit instead of the surplus in the current fiscal year. Workplace Safety: The Contractors Association is meeting Labour after inspections flagged widespread gaps in awareness of the Health and Safety at Work Act, with calls for clearer, enforceable standards. Tourism & Transport: A taxi vs livery dispute is set for union-led intervention after protests disrupted access at LPIA, raising concerns for the tourism sector. Cruise & Community: Carnival expanded its surplus meal donation programme to The Bahamas and marked Celebration Key’s first-year milestone of 2.4 million guests. Real Estate: Windsor Lakes is targeting first residents in September as the $35m eco-luxury community nears completion.