Digital Policy at Atlantis: PM Philip Davis told the World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum that small islands must turn “opinions” into leverage, pushing for protected national data, enforceable control, and fairer global tech deals. AI Skills for the Bahamas: Minister Sebastian Bastian said AI literacy must enter schools and teachers must be upskilled so Bahamians become builders, not just adopters. Education & Work Disruption: BEMU and the government moved toward resolution after school strike action, while the Bahamas Union of Teachers signaled industrial action alert over stalled negotiations. BAMSI Expansion: The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute opened 2026–2027 with new residences plus expanded classrooms and labs to strengthen food security and marine training. Forensics After Andros Crash: DNA reports for passengers from the July 10 Flamingo Air crash have arrived and are now under the Chief Forensic Pathologist for review and next steps. Weather Tech Milestone: All four C-band national weather radars are now operational at once for the first time, strengthening severe weather monitoring across the archipelago. UN Map Accuracy Push: The UN General Assembly backed the “Correct the Map” resolution, with the Bahamas among sponsors, challenging Mercator distortions that shrink Africa’s perceived size. Local Resilience Training: Grand Bahama MSMEs joined a “Built to Bounce Back” risk management workshop focused on continuity planning and recovery financing.