Space Tech & Disaster Response: Starlink is offering free satellite internet to people in Venezuela recovering from twin earthquakes, but new customers still must buy a Starlink receiver kit to get online. Public Health & Local Access: The National Health Insurance Authority says its provider network remains stable for more than 160,000 beneficiaries, pushing back on claims of doctor withdrawals and stressing patient access hasn’t been interrupted. Medical Education: The Bahamas and UWI are working on a feasibility study toward establishing a full medical school in-country to expand the healthcare workforce. STEM-to-Workforce Pathways: Junior Achievement Bahamas launched a paid summer internship programme to bridge classroom learning and job readiness across multiple islands. Maritime Training: The Bahamas Maritime Cadet Corps graduated 166 cadets across six islands, with many aiming for tertiary maritime study. Coral Disease Watch: Regional scientists met to strengthen coordination against stony coral tissue loss disease, highlighting the need for shared data and cross-border action. Queen Conch Conservation Tech: FAU’s Queen Conch Mobile Lab is now fully operational, producing juvenile conch for restoration efforts in Eleuthera. Environment Enforcement: The Ministry of the Environment says it’s stepping up action against illegal coal mining in southern New Providence, including a planned detection and enforcement unit and a digital reporting approach. Private Security Reform: Government is updating outdated private security legislation, gathering input from guards and using modern tools like drones and surveillance to shape reforms.