Jet Ski Crackdown & US Embassy Warning: The U.S. Embassy in Nassau has renewed a security alert telling Americans to avoid renting jet skis, citing injuries and sexual assaults, while local operators complain about enforcement and unresolved ramp access issues. Transport–China Ties: Transport Minister Leon Lundy met China’s ambassador Yan Jiarong with aviation officials and business interests to discuss connectivity and infrastructure, positioning The Bahamas as a regional aviation hub. Environmental Voice at Risk: Exuma’s Save Exuma Alliance warns proposed changes to environmental legislation could reduce mandatory public consultation and transparency for developments. Tourism Growth vs Sustainability (Regional): A look at St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ push to scale arrivals and cruise capacity raises the same question facing the Bahamas: how to grow without breaking local carrying capacity. Digital Government Push: A commentary argues Crown land and other public services remain too manual and slow, calling for full government digitalization to stop lost files and delays. CARICOM on Haiti: CARICOM’s Eminent Persons Group says it will schedule an in-person visit to Haiti as soon as practicable after virtual monitoring. Climate/Coral News: New mapping suggests the Bahamas hosts a large share of climate-resilient reefs, offering a rare bright spot amid warming threats. Budget/Prices: Finance Ministry monitoring points to “concerning” price rises at the pump, as the government faces pressure to deliver relief. Military Plane Crash Inquiry (Malawi): An inquiry update says witnesses discussed whether a cabinet minister missed a flight tied to the 2024 crash, with testimony continuing.