AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoElder Care: Parliament began debating a bill to protect older people from abuse and neglect, set care standards and support access to health services. Health Minister Michael Darville said inadequate family care is leaving some seniors in hospital after they are medically discharged. Education: The educators’ union says 29 schools lack a principal, vice principal or senior master, disputing the education director’s public count of seven. Separately, C.C. Sweeting Senior High remained closed after an electrical fault caused minor burns to three students; Education Minister Chester Cooper defended keeping schools open during outages where possible. Grand Bahama: As Prime Minister Philip Davis is expected to outline plans for Freeport, a commentary urges residents to temper expectations, noting that recent jobs and power-rate relief have yet to guarantee a sustained island revival. Financial Oversight: The Securities Commission ordered regulated firms to screen all customers against a restored UN sanctions list and freeze any assets linked to listed parties. Drug Case: A new US judge has taken over the case against six men, including former Bahamian police officer Elvis Curtis, accused of involvement in a cocaine trafficking network; trial is set for March 2027.
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