Bahamas Science & Tech Spotlight: The Bahamas Academy of Sciences has published its first peer-reviewed synthesis, analyzing 12,113 records from 50 years of local research and flagging big gaps in areas like groundwater, food systems, renewable energy, and locally led long-term monitoring—plus a call for a more coordinated national research agenda. AI & Regulation (Local): The Insurance Commission of The Bahamas is rolling out an InsurTech compliance and innovation programme with an AI component, including an eight-week online course that feeds into a new innovation hub for regulated ventures. Airport Security Tech (Local): Radiant Solutions says LPIA’s upgraded domestic passenger screening is meant to be same-or-faster than manual processing, pushing back on claims of added delays while pointing to predictable morning crowd surges. Education & Science Diplomacy: The Chinese Ambassador met Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper to discuss outcomes from a 2026 AI governance meeting and expand education, science, and technology cooperation. Health & Research (Regional): At the Caribbean Cardiac Society conference in The Bahamas, leaders renewed efforts to curb heart disease and related non-communicable diseases, including plans informed by PAHO STEPS survey findings. Marine Science: Separate research highlights sharks as “hurricane hunters,” using tagged predators to fill deep-ocean data gaps that could improve storm and climate forecasts. Environment & Infrastructure (Local): Freeport Harbour expansion opponents are ramping up their campaign ahead of a public consultation, warning of long-term blasting and industrial disturbance.