Healthcare Expansion: The Ministry of Health and Wellness has handed over Doctors Hospital Harbourside to the Public Hospitals Authority, adding urgent care and inpatient capacity after a reported $29m acquisition and $215,000 urgent care renovation. Medical Regulation: The Supreme Court dismissed a doctor’s bid to overturn a Bahamas Medical Council suspension tied to allegations he issued 185 sick slips for Atlantis workers without proper examinations. Public Health & Access: A new “first of its kind” specialist autism hospital is planned through a partnership involving Doctors Hospital and Bahamas NeuroGen, aiming to create 75 jobs. Power & Health Risks: An island-wide blackout hit New Providence after a Blue Hills transformer explosion linked to a suspected underground cable fault, leaving residents without electricity for hours during peak heat. Safety Advisory: The U.S. updated its Bahamas travel advisory summary, keeping Level 2 but spotlighting violent crime risks and specific dangers around jet skis, beaches, and firearms. Injury Stories: A 9-year-old boy was airlifted to Miami after a dog attack on Bimini; another shark-snorkeling incident reported a man treated in Miami after a shark bite. Family Support: National Family Week kicked off with church services and vow renewals, focusing on strengthening families across The Bahamas. Economy Watch: Central Bank Governor John Rolle said growth remains “healthy” and near 2025 levels, supported by tourism and investment, despite power outages and global pressures. Sports & Wellness: Tobi Amusan won bronze in the Commonwealth 100m hurdles final, citing a knee injury and anemia management ahead of the race.