Energy Crisis Politics: Prime Minister Philip Davis blamed Thursday’s New Providence blackout on a cable fault and “excessive heat,” saying the government is fixing an “archaic” grid while urging patience as BPL restoration dragged on and residents complained about load-shedding schedules. Opposition Blame Game: FNM leader Michael Pintard hit back at PLP chairman Fred Mitchell’s “state of collapse” claim, arguing generation wasn’t the issue under the Minnis administration and accusing the PLP of cancelling key deals. Central Bank Watch: Central Bank governor John Rolle said there’s no measurable economic hit from the outages so far, though energy-cost cuts from reforms could support longer-term growth. Tourism & Crime Advisories: The U.S. renewed its Level 2 Bahamas travel advisory, spotlighting armed robberies, sexual assaults, and unsafe jet ski rentals; tourism leaders say major resorts can run on standby power, but smaller operators and domestic businesses are taking the hit. Local Governance & Community: National Family Week kicked off with church and vow-renewal services, while the UN consulted civil society in the Family Islands to shape its 2027–2031 development framework. Legal/Regulatory: The Supreme Court rejected a doctor’s late bid to overturn a medical licence suspension tied to Atlantis sick-slip allegations. Trade & Business: Residents challenged Bahama Rock’s Freeport Harbour expansion at a public consultation, and the Grand Bahama Chamber urged parties to keep talks moving to avoid further investor damage.