Drug Case in US Court: Convicted drug trafficker Jonathan Eric Gardiner (“Player”) told a New York judge his cash from the election-day plane crash was “campaign related,” as he seeks release pending trial on US charges including cocaine import conspiracy and firearms offences. Gaming Appointments Clash: Attorney General Wayne Munroe challenged the FNM to test in court the PLP’s appointment of gaming-tied cabinet ministers Sebas Bastian and Leslia Miller-Brice, after Senate debate over alleged rule-of-law breaches. Budget Accountability Push: FNM Senator Rick Fox urged measurable results in the 2026/27 budget, warning of “autopilot” spending through state enterprises without published performance contracts. Social Services Priorities: Minister Barbara Cartwright flagged rising homelessness, elder care, child welfare, and disability support as urgent budget priorities. Sex Offenders Register Debate: Bahamas Crisis Centre founder Sandra Dean-Patterson opposed making the sex offenders register public, warning it could fuel vigilantism and weaken monitoring. Transport & Energy Pressure: Transport Minister Leon Lundy outlined budget plans for ports, traffic, and maritime authority, while BPL reported outages after demand exceeded peak load on New Providence. Regional Maritime Support: Saudi Arabia and the IMO launched a two-year “Caribbean Maritime Transport Sustainability” project for 14 states, including The Bahamas, to strengthen maritime laws and capacity. Community & Environment: Grand Bahama held a World Oceans Day beach sweep with nearly 100 volunteers, tying marine protection to tourism and local stewardship. International Appointment: Tyson K. McKenzie was appointed Bahamas Consul General in Miami, effective 1 July 2026. Cruise Incident Spillover: A PortMiami brawl involving Carnival passengers led to 16 people being placed on the cruise line’s “Do Not Sail” list.