AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPower Crisis Fallout: Prime Minister Philip Davis says “the buck stops here” as he defends Energy Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis amid mounting anger over Bahamas Power and Light outages, with businesses and residents reporting prolonged blackouts and no clear fix timeline. BPL Accountability & Overtime: The debate over BPL’s overtime practices and “leave the politics out of BPL” messaging continues as critics argue systemic failures—not summer demand—are driving the crisis. Family Islands in the Dark: Little Grand Cay residents report more than two weeks without reliable electricity, while Grand Cay accounts describe outages, generator failures, and frustration over delayed repairs. Tourism Safety at Junkanoo Beach: The Junkanoo Beach Association backs temporary stall closures after fire-safety inspections, saying compliance must come first while businesses retrofit equipment. Transport Tensions: The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union rejects warnings and continues its standoff with livery drivers, as the Road Traffic Department reiterates that blocking public access could bring police action. Social Policy & Governance: ORG rolls out public tools for proposed Disabilities and Older Persons legislation and welcomes CARICOM’s election report while pushing practical electoral reforms. Community & Inclusion: Urban Renewal Minister Lisa Rahming highlights early “small home repairs” and people-centred initiatives in her first 100 days. Sports & Youth: Team Bahamas returns from the Goodwill Swimming Championships in Trinidad with 129 medals, while the U14 boys suffer a 1-0 loss to Guyana.
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