Solar for UB: Prime Minister Philip Davis commissioned completed rooftop solar installations at the University of The Bahamas under the RRESB programme, pushing energy sustainability and resilience. Grid Reliability: Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) blamed Sunday’s New Providence outage on an extraordinary lightning strike at the Blue Hills Power Station, damaging the link between generation and the transmission network; BPL says restoration required safety checks before re-energising equipment. Cyber Skills Pipeline: Five young Bahamian women were selected for the fully funded Cyber Wizard 2026 cybersecurity camp in Estonia after a national competition run with CIRT-BS, LAC4 and the EU. Local STEM Talent: A 23-year-old Exuma native, Achanae Cambridge, says she identified a previously unknown bacteriophage (a virus that attacks bacteria), after joining a global phage discovery programme during university. Workforce Training: Hundreds graduated from BTVI’s Class of 2026, highlighting technical and vocational pathways into tech, construction and other in-demand fields. Healthcare Infrastructure: The Ministry of Health and Wellness and the IDB toured a new $8.4m clinic in Stephenson, Cat Island, part of a broader $40m modernization loan, targeting completion by June 2027. Energy Regulation Update: URCA replaced gas service worker Class A/B licensing with a single competency-based license tied to qualifications and training. Marine Science & Conservation: A marine conservation workshop trained law enforcement on coastal ecology, marine protected areas, invasive species and fisheries enforcement.