Ocean Energy & Water Security: EU-backed Global OTEC is leading a Bahamas OTEC feasibility study to assess 24/7 electricity plus seawater reverse osmosis, cooling, and data-centre integration—aimed at reducing diesel dependence and strengthening water resilience. AI for Disaster Readiness: Innovation Minister Sebastian Bastian urged that small states be included from the start in global AI and resilience efforts, pushing for practical tools like forecasting, satellite risk mapping, and early warning that communities can actually access and sustain. Financial Services Compliance: Former AG Ryan Pinder KC called for centralising Bahamas financial-services compliance into a single integrated authority and portal, warning fragmentation is straining regulators and raising costs ahead of CFATF evaluations. Standards & Quality Infrastructure: Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality chief Dr Renae Ferguson-Bufford was nominated for an ISO Council seat (2027–2029), building on the country’s 2023 win. Education & STEM Pipeline: Acting PM Chester Cooper said 100 teachers will soon join the system, while BUT union talks move toward a final draft. Cyber & Ports: Bahamas is moving to strengthen cyber resilience for maritime and logistics infrastructure, including port-focused cybersecurity training. Marine Science Recognition: PADI honoured Bahamian-linked shark conservation work, spotlighting local ocean protection tied to science and training.