Aviation Safety & Industry Oversight: Energy Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis met aviation stakeholders and moved to expand talks into a Bahamas National Aviation Safety Task Force, aiming to tighten ICAO-aligned safety and emergency planning. Public Service & Healthcare Costs: Finance officials say government pays $200m to cover only about 30% of public officers’ healthcare, while a broader insurance plan is being rolled out. Energy Policy Under Scrutiny: Former PM Hubert Minnis questioned the Davis administration’s LNG terminal cost, arguing earlier plans were cheaper and raising concerns about the project’s pricing. Education Staffing Push: DPM Chester Cooper announced a recruitment task force to attract more Bahamian teachers and speed hiring, while the government continues pursuing additional foreign recruitment. Local Governance & Housing: Works Minister Clay Sweeting said the shantytown task force is assessing North Andros structures and issuing 30-day notices under the Building Control Act. Transport & Public Order: The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union says promised talks after a protest at LPIA have come and gone, and it’s warning the government not to “string us along” over taxi queue rules. Regional & International Ties: PM Davis welcomed J.P. Morgan opening in The Bahamas, calling it confidence in the country’s economic direction. Disaster Remembrance: Memorials continued for teens killed in the Shirley Street crash, with national leaders and families gathering to honour the victims.