Labour & Skills: The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce says the latest Labour Force Survey brings “cautious optimism,” but warns employers still face a serious skills mismatch that could slow growth. Healthcare Budget Update: Minister of Health Dr. Michael Darville says Grand Bahama’s 2026/27 plans include finishing the morgue and pathology services at Rand Memorial Hospital, and moving services to the new Freeport Health Campus by April 2027, with Rand shifting toward geriatric and psychiatric care. Medical Training: The Government and UWI renew a medical education partnership, supporting clinical training in The Bahamas and building the local healthcare workforce; officials also discuss plans for a full medical school. HIV Snapshot: Health officials report 142 new HIV cases in 2025, with men and ages 30–39 most affected, alongside free testing and prevention efforts. Safety Alert for Visitors: The U.S. Embassy urges Americans to avoid renting jet skis in The Bahamas after injuries, a fatality, and reported sexual assaults tied to unlicensed, uninsured operators. Shark Attack Story: A 12-year-old boy survived a shark bite near Staniel Cay after his brother used a swimsuit as a tourniquet; he’s expected to recover. Conservation: FAU’s Queen Conch Mobile Lab reaches a milestone, producing juvenile conch for restoration in local seagrass habitats. Cost of Living Push: PM Philip Davis pledges competition legislation to target price-fixing and plans to standardise electricity rates across the islands.