Transport & Cost of Living: Bahamas transport operators say rising fuel prices are squeezing taxi, bus and livery drivers, while government-approved taxi rates haven’t moved in years. Power & Energy Reliability: Load-shedding and transformer upgrades have triggered rolling outages across New Providence, with Abaco and Eleuthera also hit hard, renewing pressure on the Davis administration’s energy reform promises. Government Integrity: The Office of the Prime Minister warns of a social-media scam falsely claiming “PLP Empowerment” access to contracts, licences and grants, urging people not to share personal info or send money. Transport Modernization: Transport Minister Leon Lundy toured postal facilities as the government pushes to modernize the postal system and improve upkeep. Vehicle Licensing Fight: Motor dealers say they were blindsided by proposed Road Traffic Act changes, while the FNM calls the fee increases a “money grab,” including new title requirements for imported vehicles. Public Accountability: A new call questions what the auditor general is doing as audited public accounts lag and leadership remains unclear. Environment & Public Voice: Proposed changes to environmental legislation could reduce mandatory public consultation, sparking concern from groups like Save Exuma Alliance. Social Services & Skills: The Ministry of Social Services marked graduates of the Spring 2026 Empowerment Hour Programme in Pinewood Gardens and Carmichael.