AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDisaster Preparedness: The Disaster Risk Management Authority says it has shifted from post-storm response to whole-of-risk resilience, rolling out a new disaster communications platform and expanding support for Family Islands, while flagging shelter standards as a key gap. Business Continuity: Nearly 100 local businesses joined DRM workshops to stress-test hurricane plans and improve recovery readiness. Power Reliability: Bahamas Power and Light reported generation issues at Clifton Pier that knocked out power across parts of New Providence, with operators like NRG Bahamas warning constant blackouts are hitting inventory, revenue and payroll. Digital Policy: Prime Minister Philip Davis told the World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum that small states must protect citizens’ data and negotiate cross-border value, while Minister Sebastian Bastian said the Bahamas is proud to host the regional digital-policy conversation. Cruise Economy: Princess Cruises is dropping most calls to Princess Cays after itinerary revisions, while Norwegian Cruise Line opened its $350m Great Tides Waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay, adding 19 slides and new island attractions. Tourism Demand: Squaremouth data shows fall travel up in Aruba (+53.93%) and The Bahamas (+17.65%) as hurricane-season anxiety eases. Local Education Support: Yntegra Group donated classroom supplies across Exuma Cays schools as students return. Legal Fees Dispute: The Court of Appeal is set to decide a CLF legal fee access fight tied to the Duprey estate.
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