AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoClimate Policy: Prime Minister Philip Davis says The Bahamas will launch a Blue Carbon Program at COP31, aiming to attract investment by putting a value on protecting seagrass. Aviation Fees: The government says current talks concern overflight charges only, but local pilots warn that disputed fees and proposed weather-service charges could raise airfares and threaten Family Island routes. Customs Promotions: After officers protested stalled promotions and the re-hiring of retirees, Finance Minister Michael Halkitis said he would look into their concerns and move promotion exercises forward. Drug Case Fallout: US prosecutors allege Bahamian officials took cash bribes linked to drug trafficking; the government says any official found guilty will face the law, while FNM leader Michael Pintard is calling for a full inquiry. Cost of Living: FNM Deputy Leader Shanendon Cartwright urged a national affordability plan, citing high power, food and housing costs and steep expenses for Family Islanders.
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