AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDrug Prosecution in Focus: A federal grand jury has indicted Bahamian businessman Jonathan Eric “Player” Gardiner on fresh drug trafficking and firearms charges, following his May plane crash off Florida, as prosecutors allege a long-running cocaine conspiracy tied to the Bahamas and the U.S. Law Enforcement Charged: Three officers—Police Inspector Alcott Forbes, Police Corporal Brendan Dean, and a Royal Bahamas Defence Force mechanic—were charged over an alleged 400-kilo cocaine conspiracy, with bail set at $50,000 each. Parliament Watch: Opposition MPs pressed Prime Minister Philip Davis on whether public funds cover Gardiner’s legal defence, with Davis refusing to “go down the rabbit hole.” Budget & Governance: Ministers outlined labour law overhauls nearing completion and new maritime safety rules, including low-speed limits in Nassau Harbour amid rising jet ski scrutiny. Tech Policy: The Innovation Ministry says it will set up a national AI committee to draft the country’s first AI legislation. Power & Services: Eleuthera faced a prolonged island-wide blackout, while Social Services Minister Barbara Cartwright visited Grand Bahama. Local Economy: Realtors warn real property tax reforms could raise rates for Bahamians versus foreign owner-occupiers.
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