Hospital Updates: Health Minister Dr. Michael Darville says construction on a new $285m specialty hospital in western New Providence will begin “shortly,” with renovations at Rand Memorial Hospital’s Accident and Emergency Department and progress on the RMH morgue project also underway. Blood Donation Drive: The Blood Donors Society of Grand Bahama and the Public Hospitals Authority announce World Blood Donor Day 2026 events, including an opening ceremony at Rand Memorial Hospital and a blood drive on June 13 (11am–3pm). Local Healthcare Concerns: Central Grand Bahama MP Frazette Gibson raises alarms after a visit to Rand Memorial Hospital, questioning ICU access and equipment, and pressing for updates on the long-promised morgue project. Public Health Capacity: CARPHA trained 18 people from 15 member states on safe transport of infectious substances and diagnostic specimens, strengthening regional lab and pandemic preparedness. Disaster Preparedness: St. Kitts and Nevis’ NEMA urges residents to stay ready as drought conditions persist alongside the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. Safety on the Roads/Ports: Multiple reports describe violent incidents involving cruise passengers in Nassau, including arrests after a brawl that escalated into a “violent struggle” with police and left officers injured. Wellness & Longevity: Champion Spirit says it will open a Bahamas Longevity Hospital in western New Providence in December 2026 as part of a broader preventative health ecosystem.