Digital Sovereignty at CANTO: Bahamian leaders used CANTO’s 41st conference in Punta Cana to push for stronger cybersecurity, local innovation, and—most importantly—digital sovereignty, warning against “digital colonialism” where governments can’t audit systems, retrieve data, or switch providers. AI Skills Push: The Bahamas plans a $3m IDB-backed program to boost both basic AI literacy and advanced training so people can build and create, not just use tools. Government Tech Modernization: A Bahamas-focused op-ed argues the Davis administration’s push for digital transformation with Estonia-style interoperability could end the “Bahamas of paper files” problem—stop asking citizens for information government already has. Education & Tech Pathways: OWN Bahamas granted $65k to four young entrepreneurs, including an AI specialist, while a new partnership sent 21 Bahamian students to South Carolina State to study biology and marine science. Marine Tech & Clean Transport: Aurelia is developing a zero-emission ferry/cruise concept for inter-island travel, aiming to test green maritime tech in real conditions. Health & Youth Support: After teen suicide attempts, religious and civic groups are training to help families respond—plus calls to keep suicide ideation from being criminalized. Power Reliability at Potters Cay: Vendors at Potters Cay Dock say they’re still waiting for promised electrification from BPL, with underground upgrades underway. Climate Watch: An updated forecast raises odds of a historic El Niño, while tropical systems are being monitored across the Atlantic.