Bahamasair Relaunch: Prime Minister Philip Davis marked Bahamasair’s return of scheduled flights to Cat Island after more than 20 years, with twice-weekly Nassau–Arthur’s Town service starting Thursday and Sunday, framed as a boost for tourism and small businesses. Tourism Policy: The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association met the new tourism minister, Glenys Hanna-Martin, to align priorities and push for deeper private-sector input into tourism decisions. Cost of Living: The Bahamas National Statistical Institute reported inflation rose again in March, driven by higher clothing, transport and health costs, with year-on-year inflation up 3.1%. Environment Enforcement: The Ministry of the Environment says it’s stepping up action against illegal coal mining in Southern New Providence, including planning a detection and enforcement unit and exploring a long-term fix. Health Expansion: The Cancer Society of The Bahamas broke ground on a $5M expansion to add patient rooms and conference space for families seeking treatment in New Providence. Regional Diplomacy: Canada and CARICOM renewed their foreign ministers’ partnership at the OAS in Panama, focusing on security, climate resilience and economic cooperation. US-Bahamas Ties: The U.S. Embassy kicked off its Independence celebrations in Nassau with performances and a military flyover, highlighting the security relationship. Immigration Reform: Business groups backed a “Trusted Traveller” style change in the Immigration (Amendment) Bill, allowing certain foreign business visitors short stays without work permits. Marine Protection Funding: Officials began planning how agencies will staff and manage marine protected areas under the Bahamas’ $300m debt-for-nature conversion, expected to generate about $124m for conservation over 15 years.