Mental Health Access: Canada introduced a 10-hour yearly cap on therapy sessions for asylum seekers and refugee claimants under its Interim Federal Health Program, with practitioners saying communication has been inconsistent and the change removes access that was previously unlimited. Community Wellness & Skills: The Bahamas’ Ministry of Social Services celebrated graduates of the free 12-week Empowerment Hour Programme in Pinewood Gardens and Carmichael, featuring life skills, vocational training, lifestyle wellness, and mental health awareness. Memory & Dementia Care: Nassau’s Family Medicine Center Memory Clinic is urging earlier assessment for persistent memory loss, noting they’re seeing more varied causes of cognitive decline, including dementia linked to Parkinson’s disease. Sickle Cell Awareness: On World Sickle Cell Day, local advocates highlighted the burden of treatment costs and the need for stronger access to care. Blood Donation Drive: Grand Bahama’s hospitals and partners held a World Blood Donor Day blood drive at Rand Memorial Hospital, stressing that every donation supports patients needing care from trauma to NICU and sickle cell. Workplace Safety: The Department of Labour says it’s moving toward drone-assisted inspections and better site tracking to strengthen occupational safety after a construction death. Queen Conch Conservation: Eleuthera’s Queen Conch Mobile Lab reached a milestone with its first successful hatch, aiming to help restore declining conch stocks. Tourism Safety Warning: A major U.S. Embassy jet ski advisory is driving debate locally, with operators calling for tighter regulation and enforcement rather than blanket condemnation.