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Tourism Leadership: Bahamas appoints Glenys Hanna-Martin as the country’s first female Minister of Tourism, with officials pointing to her aviation background to boost airlift and connectivity. Resort & Events: Baha Mar announces the Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival returning Oct. 21–25 in Nassau with a star-studded chef lineup, while Atlantis rolls out World Oceans Day “blue zone” touch-tank conservation programming. Aviation Access: Atlantis partners with Tradewind Aviation for private and semi-private flights from Stuart, Florida to Nassau, aiming to cut travel hassle. Politics & Procurement: Finance Minister Michael Halkitis defends VAT cuts on food and rejects claims procurement reforms were misused, as PM Philip Davis backs him in Parliament amid resignation calls. Corrections Update: BDOCS commissioner says the long-awaited new prison facility plans are still in the works. Public Works & Land: Bahamas appoints a first registrar of lands as surveyors meet to support the new centralized Land Registry. Coast Guard Wraps Hooker Probe: U.S. Coast Guard concludes its mission in the Lynette Hooker disappearance case, including a custody transfer of the dinghy for forensics. Cruise & Safety: Carnival Sunrise faces a lawsuit over an alleged sexual assault, and Carnival Panorama reports a power outage near Cabo with passengers trapped in elevators. Sports: Team Bahamas 14U beats Venezuela 3-0 (14-13) to reach semifinals, and Serena Brown posts a national discus record after a five-year break.

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