AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAviation Tragedy: Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis confirmed no survivors after a Flamingo Air Cessna 402 crash in North Andros killed 10 on Independence Day, with the Ministry of Energy, Utilities and Aviation temporarily suspending the airline’s Air Operator Certificate while investigators probe the cause; the Bahamas Musicians and Entertainers Union says victims included members of the Da Pond Band and a local DJ, and Davis visited Andros to meet families as identifications continue. Education & Labour Mobility: The Ministry of Education says the Bahamas will recruit up to 300 teachers from Ghana under a new bilateral agreement, with DPM Chester Cooper citing a local shortfall and a multi-agency task force to fill vacancies first with Bahamians. Transport & Public Safety: Bahamas Taxi Cab Union president Tyrone Butler warned that ongoing disputes at LPIA over livery drivers taking fares could turn violent, after BTCU blocked entrances and called for action from the new transport minister. Regional Governance: PM Philip Davis wrapped his CARICOM Heads of Government trip in St Lucia, focusing on climate finance, regional security, Haiti and Cuba, and pushing for fairer disaster-risk funding for small island states. Digital Skills Pipeline: Attorney General Wayne Munroe backed five Bahamian teens selected for Cyber Wizard 2026 in Estonia, a fully funded cybersecurity camp aimed at building local talent. Business Support: SBDC executive director Samantha Rolle says the centre has increased Family Islands investment by over $10.9m since 2022, including more approvals in 2026 via its Guaranteed Loan Programme. International Travel Rules: Germany published its 2026 visa-free list of 62 countries (including the Bahamas) for up to 90 days, while Pakistan is not included.
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