AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoRoyal Caribbean–Sandals Deal: Royal Caribbean Group is moving deeper into all-inclusives with a reported US$3bn plan to buy a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts, with closing expected in early 2027—an eye-catching shift for Caribbean tourism and land-based holidays. Cruise Operations: Icon of the Seas will spend an extra night docked in Miami due to required maintenance, while Royal Caribbean is also offering perks to guests willing to change Allure of the Seas reservations. UN Climate & Sovereignty: PM Philip Davis told the UN General Assembly that small states face “colonisation by data” and that the sea “does not negotiate,” as The Bahamas pushes blue carbon and climate finance justice. VAT Interest Deadline: From 5 October 2026, VAT on real estate transactions not paid within 21 days of conveyance will attract interest at prime +1% (5.25%). Cabbage Beach Vendor Fight: Vendors protest fencing and relocation plans tied to a major development, warning livelihoods and visitor experience are being hit. Maritime Partnership: USS St. Louis and USCGC Pablo Valent strengthened U.S.-Bahamas maritime ties during a Nassau port visit. Youth Innovation: Government launches a Young Innovators Club pilot for Grand Bahama and wider youth innovation across tech, environment, entrepreneurship, arts and maritime. Sports: Buddy Hield’s NBA trade to Charlotte reshapes Bahamian player matchups for the 2026-27 season.
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