AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDowntown Power Crisis: Downtown Nassau businesses say prolonged Bay Street outages have “crippled” sales, spoiled food and blocked card payments, with Bahamas Power and Light citing equipment issues at the East Hill Street Substation and warning repairs could take 5–6 hours—after more than a day without reliable power. Out-island Airlift Pressure: Bahamas Out Island Promotion Board says Abaco and Bimini are still struggling more than a year after Silver Airways’ collapse, with seat losses not yet replaced and tourism performance weak through early 2026. Taxi vs Livery Tensions: Bahamas Taxi Cab Union accuses Road Traffic of “cherry picking” enforcement in the ongoing taxi-livery dispute, after the department warned protests must stay lawful and peaceful. Legal Setback for Paradise Island Project: Privy Council dismisses an appeal over a proposed Paradise Island beach club and lighthouse restoration, ruling the Crown Land lease was never binding without ministerial execution. Regional Growth Watch: ECLAC projects Caribbean growth at 5.6% in 2026, but only 1.1% without Guyana—highlighting the region’s widening economic divide. ICT & Business Support: BTC backs CANTO’s 41st annual conference in Punta Cana, spotlighting connectivity as a driver of competitiveness.
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