National Investment Fund Fight: Finance Minister Michael Halkitis told the House of Assembly the Davis administration followed legal advice and says NIF money was used for public infrastructure, after the fund’s balance reportedly fell sharply and critics questioned whether the NIF board ever met. Public Accounts Scrutiny: A Public Accounts Committee report on the 50th CARIFTA Games flags governance gaps and financial/procurement weaknesses, including unclear approvals around a roughly $500,000 reimbursement. Prison Reform Push: National Security Minister Myles Laroda backed probation and parole implementation, stressing integrity for corrections officers as training and empowerment sessions roll out. Older Persons Bill: Parliament saw the Older Persons Rights, Protection and Care Bill, 2026, as the government cites a growing 65+ population and the need to protect dignity and rights. Constitutional Rights Explainer: A new legal explainer argues Bahamians can generally record and photograph in public under freedom of expression protections. Energy & Infrastructure: JoBeth Coleby-Davis highlighted resilience investments at CARIF 2026, including solar, battery storage, LNG/hybrid systems, and grid upgrades. US Drug List Impact: The US again lists The Bahamas among 23 major drug transit/illicit producing countries, while Trump separately praised India’s opium crackdown and urged China to tighten precursor controls. International Politics Shockwave: US Democrats opened probes into Russian-linked funding tied to Donald Trump Jr.’s Bahamas wedding parties, keeping the Bahamas in the middle of a wider ethics and national security debate. Sports & Community Loss: Memorial and official funeral arrangements were announced for the late Rt. Hon. Neville Wisdom, a former minister and noted coach. Aviation/Charter Update: Tropic Air Charters says it acquired new Tecnam aircraft to expand South Florida–Bahamas charter capacity.