Drug Allegations Clash in Parliament: Opposition FNM leader Michael Pintard says he won’t let US drug-trafficking allegations involving a Bahamian politician be “swept under the rug,” after failing to get the documents laid in Parliament and now pressing police, while Speaker Patricia Deveaux refuses to withdraw her claim that Pintard “maligned” her. Jet Ski Safety Warning Sparks Backlash: The US Embassy, via Ambassador Herschel Walker, issued a fresh warning urging Americans to avoid jet ski rentals in Nassau/Paradise Island, citing injuries, deaths, and reported sexual assaults tied to “rogue” operators; local operators say rules exist but enforcement and distinctions between compliant and unsafe businesses are the real issue. Public Service Reform Push: Minister St. Clair Leacock urged public servants to be adaptive and innovative, highlighting government support and personally signing 1,000+ certificates during Public Service Week. Fatal Road Accident: A Beaches and Parks worker was killed while crossing John F. Kennedy Drive near the airport road, with the driver cooperating as investigators assess speed and circumstances. AI and Digital Government: Innovation Minister Sebas Bastian says AI will automate parts of government work without replacing public servants, and proposes an AI Authority and legislation for safe use. Energy Frustration in Cable Beach: Residents and businesses complain of frequent power outages, calling it long-running “growing pains” despite promises of infrastructure upgrades. Coral Resilience Spotlight: New research says The Bahamas holds major climate-resilient reef areas, reinforcing the case for policy that matches the science.