Education & Labour: Prime Minister Philip Davis says a new Bahamas Union of Teachers industrial agreement is “across the finish line,” pointing to better salaries, benefits, Family Island support and professional development after months of tension. Junkanoo Funding: The National Junkanoo Authority and Culture Ministry rolled out more than $900,000 in seed funding for the new season, with A groups getting $40,000 and B groups $20,000, plus contract expectations for showing up on Bay. Judiciary Clash: Antigua PM Gaston Browne doubled down on criticism of sentencing, arguing judges aren’t beyond public reproach, after regional women judges warned of “grave concern” over his remarks. Public Safety Tragedy: A small plane crash off North Andros turned fatal, with human remains recovered; the RBDF says the investigation is ongoing. Crime & Accountability: A Bahamas-linked court dispute over housing contracts is back in the spotlight as the Opposition presses for answers after the Housing Ministry denies awarding contracts to a murder victim. Regional Politics: Jamaica has petitioned King Charles III for reparations support via the Privy Council route, while the UK government rejects any payment prospect. Health: Eleuthera Wellness and Island Luck expanded free prostate screening across the island network for September awareness.