Grand Bahama Healthcare Upgrade: Health Minister Dr. Michael Darville says 2026/27 budget plans will speed up the Rand Memorial Hospital morgue and pathology services, keep Freeport Health Campus Phases 1A and 1B on track for April 2027, and shift Rand services toward a new geriatric and psychiatric facility. Cost of Living Pressure: PM Philip Davis pledges competition legislation to curb price-fixing and a plan to standardise electricity rates nationwide, including new ownership moves aimed at lowering Grand Bahama power bills. Medical Education Push: Government and UWI are working to expand medical training and move toward a full medical school in The Bahamas. HIV Update: National HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Programme Director Dr. Nikkiah Forbes reports 142 new HIV cases in 2025, with men and ages 30–39 most affected, alongside free testing and prevention services. Public Safety—Jet Skis: The U.S. Embassy warns Americans to avoid renting jet skis in The Bahamas after injuries, a fatality, and reported sexual assaults tied to unlicensed, uninsured operators. Injury Spotlight—Shark Attack Recovery: A 12-year-old from Texas, Parker Roll, says he felt he “was gonna die” after a shark bite near Staniel Cay; his brother’s quick first aid helped save him. Workforce & Women’s Health: Zonta’s Workforce Readiness Programme readies a new cohort of unemployed women, including sessions covering women’s health and vision planning. Road Safety Grief: Multiple fatal crashes this week, including a deadly Shirley Street crash involving four teenage girls, are renewing calls for stronger road enforcement. Marine Conservation: FAU’s Queen Conch mobile lab reached a key milestone with the first successful hatch, supporting queen conch restoration efforts.