AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS Tariffs on Bahamas Exports: The US has slapped a 12.5% tariff on Bahamian goods, saying the country failed to enforce a ban on forced-labor imports—prompting Agriculture Minister Jomo Campbell to argue the Bahamas already has relevant laws and that the real added burden is 2.5 points. Energy Crisis Watch: BPL outages hit New Providence again over the weekend, with some communities reporting 18+ hours without power amid lightning strikes, cable faults, and transformer issues. Immigration Oversight: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration says it’s investigating allegations of abuse of detainees and promises “utmost seriousness,” with reviews alongside the RBPF. Transport Labor Fight: Bahamas Livery Drivers Union president Tory Austin says ride-sharing apps should use regulated public service drivers and calls for Road Traffic and police action on unlicensed vehicles. Education & Skills Pipeline: University of The Bahamas launches an environmental and aerospace satellite engineering program to build local capacity for monitoring coastlines and marine ecosystems. Finance & Cashflow: Sygnus Investment Bahamas launches a receivables purchase platform (up to $10m backed by IDB Invest) aimed at helping government suppliers and contractors get paid earlier. Governance Appointments: The Davis government announced new national board and committee appointments.
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