Energy & Infrastructure: Bahamas’ energy minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis highlighted resilience upgrades at CARIF 2026, pointing to solar, battery storage, natural gas, hybrid microgrids and grid modernisation in Abaco and New Providence. Water & Tech: Grand Bahama Utility Company is seeking average 30% water rate hikes to cover a roughly $1m revenue gap, citing higher fuel costs, reverse osmosis plant energy needs, and a smart meter change-out push. Public Finance Oversight: Finance Minister Michael Halkitis told the House of Assembly that National Investment Fund governance is still being completed, including regulations and committee structures, after questions about how nearly $311m in public money was used. Health Labs: CARPHA wrapped a CariPHLN workshop in Barbados to strengthen Caribbean laboratory preparedness, disease detection, specimen handling and data-sharing across the region, with Bahamas among participating sites. Insurance Careers: The Insurance Commission of The Bahamas ran an outreach at ISBET on insurance career paths and the industry’s role in the economy. Community Environment: MSC Foundation’s World Cleanup Day returns to Bimini on Sept. 19, aiming for broader local participation plus an environmental awareness session. Elder Protection Law: A new Older Persons Rights, Protection and Care Bill would set rules for next-of-kin after hospital discharge and add penalties for abuse, neglect and elder financial abuse. Campus Upgrades: UB says remediation and facility improvements are underway, including lab and technology-enabled learning space modernisation.