AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy & Resilience: Prime Minister Philip Davis toured Abaco’s new hybrid solar-and-LNG power plant, with battery storage planned to help ease the island’s frequent blackouts; a similar hybrid project is also in the works for Eleuthera. Regulation & Finance: The Central Bank warned the public about Allied Bank and Trust Bahamas and related names, saying they’re not licensed to operate locally, urging people to verify before transacting. Capital Markets: The Securities Commission says it has imposed $221.7m in administrative penalties over two years as it shifts toward tougher enforcement, while reporting fewer AML/CFT/CPF deficiencies. Labour & Wages: The Bahamas Tripartite Council is pushing for a dedicated wage-setting body and renewed talks on raising the national minimum wage, currently $6.50 an hour. Business & Fintech: OKX and UB Ignite hosted a fintech pitch competition at the University of The Bahamas, training 30 finalists and crowning Financify owner Daquan Swain. Tourism & Royals: Buckingham Palace confirmed an eight-day Caribbean tour for King Charles III and Queen Camilla (Oct 27–Nov 4, 2026), including stops in The Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua for CHOGM 2026. Local Tourism Access: Government intervention will see the Cabbage Beach fence removed after concerns it could restrict access and affect vendors and watersports operators.
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