Aviation Tragedy: Bahamas marks Independence Day with grief after a Flamingo Air Cessna 402 crash near North Andros killed all 10 onboard; investigators say remains are being moved for identification and the Civil Aviation Authority has suspended the airline’s Air Operator Certificate pending a full probe. Education & Labour: The government’s plan to recruit up to 300 teachers from Ghana is drawing pushback—FNM and the Baha Union-linked opposition are demanding full public disclosure of terms, costs, vetting and whether it’s cheaper than training Bahamians. Energy & Infrastructure: New Providence Gas broke ground on an LNG receiving facility at Clifton Pier, targeting LNG imports in Q1 2027 to power generation and improve reliability. Public Accountability: Parks and Beaches Authority executive Jamahl Strachan denies claims of reckless overspending and says reforms will improve accountability and security. Local Transport: Livery drivers’ union president Tory Austin alleges misrepresentation between livery and taxi drivers at LPIA and calls for tougher penalties. Sports: BOC names overlapping teams for the Commonwealth Games and CAC Games, with athletes across track, swimming, boxing and judo. Climate & Coastal Risk: Waterkeepers Bahamas warns coastal erosion is worse and faster than expected, urging shoreline protection and monitoring to stay a national priority.