AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism Strategy: The Bahamas is sitting on a major opportunity with European long-haul travellers, but the pitch needs to shift from “Nassau-only” resort breaks to a true archipelago journey across islands like Eleuthera, Exuma, Andros and Abaco. Justice & Governance: In the U.S., Senate confirmation of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche (50-49) puts him permanently atop the Justice Department, while questions linger around document handling and a new DOJ “anti-weaponization” fund. Crypto Claims: A U.S. distressed-crypto firm is gathering victims of the Coinkite hack, targeting a potential lawsuit after losses reportedly topped $155 million. Local Business & Payments: Scotiabank credit cards have finally been enabled for Apple Pay in The Bahamas, a practical upgrade for everyday consumer spending. Power & Accountability: The BPL/BGC outages continue to spark political heat, with renewed calls for better enforcement and clearer responsibility as residents face repeated disruptions. Public Finance: Opposition is pressing for answers after $265M was moved out of the National Investment Fund, while government says it funded airport upgrades. Work & Inclusion: A first-of-its-kind job fair for persons with disabilities is expanding pathways to employment beyond home accessibility upgrades. Healthcare Funding: NHI’s CEO says the fast-growing program will need diversified funding to stay sustainable.
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