Healthcare upgrades: Dr. Michael Darville says Princess Margaret Hospital operating theatre renovations are temporarily disrupting elective surgeries, but emergency services remain “up and running,” with flooring work funded via a CIBC loan. US support for clinics: The US Northern Command handed over about $400,000 in generators, trucks, golf carts, and cardiac monitors to the Ministry of Health and Wellness to strengthen hurricane readiness and maintenance response. Grand Bahama health plan: In the 2026/27 budget debate, Darville outlined progress on the Freeport Health Campus and plans to convert Rand Memorial Hospital toward geriatric and psychiatric services. Medical education push: Government and UWI are moving toward establishing a full medical school in The Bahamas, expanding training and strengthening the healthcare workforce. Public health warning: NOAA issued an extreme heat advisory for the Dominican Republic that also flags hot-weather risk across the Bahamas and nearby islands, urging attention to heat-related health impacts. Workforce for women: Zonta’s Workforce Readiness Programme is welcoming another cohort, building job skills and confidence for unemployed women. Road safety: Works Minister Clay Sweeting urged drivers to slow down after multiple recent fatal crashes, including the Shirley Street tragedy. Local business continuity: A Bahamian business leader is urging succession planning to prevent more local companies from disappearing. Marine health & conservation: A solar-powered mobile lab has reached a queen conch milestone, producing new conch for restoration and healthier seagrass ecosystems. Safety advisory for visitors: The US Embassy warns Americans against renting jet skis in The Bahamas due to reported injuries, fatalities, and assaults. Shark incident spotlight: A 12-year-old Texas boy says his brother used a swimsuit as a tourniquet after a shark bite in the Exuma Cays, and he’s expected to recover.