Medical Education Boost: The Bahamas and UWI are moving toward a full standalone medical school, with Minister Dr. Michael Darville saying a feasibility study is underway to attract both Bahamian and international students. Education Upgrades: Deputy PM/Minister Chester Cooper says school repairs are underway nationwide, with 2,000+ teachers in professional development and curriculum expansion into literacy, numeracy, technology, entrepreneurship, and science. Queen Conch Conservation: FAU Harbor Branch and The Island School’s Cape Eleuthera Institute launched a solar-powered mobile hatchery, reporting the first successful queen conch hatch and juvenile growth for later release into seagrass habitats. Coral Disease Response: Regional experts met in Miami to tackle Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease, pointing to MSC’s Ocean Cay marine conservation center and its bio lab and nurseries as key support for resilient coral work. Health Insurance Update: NHIA says its provider network remains stable for 160,000+ beneficiaries, with 140 providers and 17 labs, pushing back on concerns about payment delays. Private Security Reform: National Security Minister Myles LaRoda says enforcement is tightening on unlicensed operators, with amendments to the Security Guards Act expected by end-2026 and a new licensing approach using added anti-fraud features. STEM Pathways for Youth: JA Bahamas launched a paid summer internship program to bridge school-to-work, while BMCC graduated 166 maritime cadets across six islands.