Fintech & Payments: BankPro is teaming with Thredd to power its physical and virtual debit and credit cards, using a single integrated platform aimed at faster, more secure experiences for Bahamas-based private banking clients. Cruise & Jobs: MSC is pushing ahead with Sandy Cay near Bimini and expanding Ocean Cay, with the Sandy Cay ground-breaking tied to about 600 construction jobs and a wider MSC Bahamas investment nearing $1.5bn. Biotech Access: Ocugen says The Bahamas’ Longevity and Regenerative Therapies Act framework will support expanded access for its OCU400 gene therapy for retinitis pigmentosa, targeting a first patient within 90 days after full approval. Climate Science: The Bahamas committed $25m to a national blue carbon programme to measure seagrass carbon removal and support future ITMOs under the Paris Agreement. Education & Innovation: Grand Bahama launched the Young Innovators Club (ages 15–25) with a $50,000 innovation fund and prizes up to $25,000, plus a pilot cohort focused on tech, maritime, environment, entrepreneurship, and arts/heritage. Power Reliability: CC Sweeting Senior High School teachers protested ongoing electricity failures and safety concerns, while the Ministry says a long-term fix is being worked on with BPL and grid partners. Aviation Policy: A public back-and-forth on aviation charges highlights calls for fair, transparent fees tied to services, with Bahamas meteorology and aviation bodies urged to clarify how they work together. Space Tech: SpaceX’s Starship reached orbit for the first time on its 14th test flight, deploying 26 Starlink V3 satellites.