Memory & brain health: Nassau’s Family Medicine Center Memory Clinic is urging earlier assessment for persistent memory loss, noting they’re seeing cases linked to Parkinson’s, alcoholism, and vitamin deficiencies—so families get support even when conditions can’t be reversed. Sickle cell awareness: On World Sickle Cell Day, a Bahamian sickle cell advocate highlighted the burden of treatment costs (millions of dollars) and the need for better access and patient survival advocacy. Child mental health milestone: The Public Hospitals Authority marked a decade of the Child and Adolescent & Robert Smith Complex, saying demand has grown and staffing challenges are straining care for youth with neurodevelopmental disorders and trauma. Men’s mental health push: A psychiatrist at Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre warned that self-harm and suicidal thoughts among adolescents remain a concern, with police reporting more suicides and attempts in 2025—most involving males. Workplace safety: Labour officials say new employment and industrial relations reforms are nearing completion, with stronger occupational safety plans including drone-assisted inspections and a construction site inventory. Construction safety call: The Bahamian Contractors Association renewed calls for a Construction Contractors Board after a worker died falling at a site, arguing minimum safety standards may be failing. Power reliability in Eleuthera: Residents reported long outages and surges after BPL equipment failures, with calls for urgent grid upgrades. Queen conch conservation: Eleuthera’s Queen Conch Mobile Lab reached a milestone with first egg masses and a successful hatch, producing juvenile conch for restoration efforts. Public health at borders: Singapore activated Ebola screening and traveler measures at entry points after WHO’s global emergency declaration. Health fraud warning: A US nursing school operator pleaded guilty in a diploma-selling scheme tied to unqualified licensing—raising broader concerns about credential fraud. Jet ski safety debate: After a US Embassy warning, Bahamian and Florida operators argued for tighter regulation and enforcement rather than blanket condemnation, amid claims of serious incidents and hospitalisations. Community health & violence: A domestic violence symposium brought together health, tourism, social services, and police to strengthen survivor support and encourage reporting. Local tragedy: Police are investigating a Nassau Village death after a fire revealed stab wounds, suspected arson and foul play. 100th birthday in medicine: Dr. George Bertram McPhee, born in Exuma, is celebrated for more than 60 years of medical service, geriatric care, and CPR training.