Education Disruption: Public schools across The Bahamas closed at noon as BEMU launched industrial action over unresolved issues like overdue promotions and alleged unfair treatment, with DPM Chester Cooper calling it “precipitous” and stressing the system must be fixed, not blamed on children. Math Focus: In a Revolution in Education address, Cooper said BGCSE math remains the “hard truth” with only one in three passing, citing math anxiety and the need for stronger educator support, with a fuller report promised by end of September. Health & Safety: A specialist warns “desperation” is fueling black-market demand for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs (Ozempic/Mounjaro), driven by high prices and gaps in coverage, while noting serious risks of unregulated injections. Community & Care: The Bahamas Alzheimer’s Association highlights the need for early conversations and planning, as Alexis Hanna urges families to learn warning signs and prepare for care before crisis hits. Animal Welfare Enforcement: The Agriculture Ministry launches “Mission PAWsible,” giving dog owners a 30-day amnesty before tougher fines, after rising complaints and high-profile attacks. Sports & Youth: Emily Forbes, Garvin Tynes Primary head girl, wins the Carleton Williams Caribbean Bottling Company scholarship; and the Bahamas Bowling Federation names an all-women’s squad for the Pan Am Bowling Championships in Colombia. Public Health/Immigration: The Department of Immigration says it investigates all allegations professionally, amid renewed attention on enforcement and operations. Local Loss: UB nursing student and athlete Dahphaney Maxine dies at 20, with authorities working to determine the circumstances. Business & Trust: A trustee pledges to investigate $20m financing tied to the Heritage International Scholarship Trust and the Carmichael Village affordable housing project.