AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPower Crisis in Focus: Prime Minister Philip Davis toured the Blue Hills power plant after an island-wide blackout, saying the disruption stemmed from a suspected underground cable fault and explosion, while he asked BPL to review possible further consumer relief amid repeated outages and high bills. Economic Outlook: Central Bank Governor John Rolle said growth is still “just below” 3.8% and that tourism, foreign investment, construction and employment are holding up despite long-lasting power failures. Healthcare Expansion: The Ministry of Health and Wellness handed over Doctors Hospital Harbourside to the Public Hospitals Authority, adding urgent care and inpatient capacity, while Doctors Hospital also plans a new autism-focused specialist hospital with 75 jobs. Governance & Compliance: A new risk assessment says beneficial ownership non-compliance has fallen sharply to about 2% last year, improving financial crime safeguards. Tourism & Safety Signals: The U.S. State Department renewed a Level 2 travel advisory for The Bahamas, warning Americans about violent crime and risks tied to boating and beaches. Local Enforcement: BahWEN arrested a foreign national for illegal crawfish possession off Exuma and found an undeclared firearm during the operation.
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