Bahamas Education: The teacher shortage debate heats up as the government moves to recruit up to 300 teachers from Ghana, with the Bahamas Union of Teachers calling it “egregious” and demanding transparency on pay, vetting, and support for incoming staff. Plane Crash Tragedy: Families continue to grieve at Princess Margaret Hospital after the North Andros crash that killed 10, including Revolution Church keyboardist Giovanni McKenzie and members of Da Pond Band; authorities have not publicly confirmed victim identifications. Community Grants: The Sandals Foundation opens applications for its 2027 grant program, offering up to US$80,000 for Caribbean community projects in education, environment, health, and disaster preparedness. Culture & Festivals: Miramar’s first-ever Bahamas Goombay Broward Festival brings Junkanoo, Bahamian food, music, and family activities to South Florida. Sports Spotlight: Team Bahamas rebounds in FIBA Women’s AmeriCup Centrobasket qualifiers with a 73-67 win over Nicaragua, while Little League Bahamas advances in the Caribbean Series in Puerto Rico. Sustainability in Grand Bahama: Celebration Key and Carnival repurpose used coffee grounds into fertilizer through a community initiative. Travel Ease: Spain waives visas for citizens of nine CARICOM nations including The Bahamas for short stays. Tech & Skills: A local workshop helps Bahamians build AI apps and workflow automations, aiming to move from talk to practical tools.