AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoCruise & Tourism Investment: MSC Group has broken ground on Sandy Cay, its new luxury private island next to Ocean Cay, targeting a 2028 opening and adding about 600 construction jobs, while also rolling out upgrades to Ocean Cay. Tourism Leadership: The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism has named hotel veteran Jackson Weech as Director General effective Oct. 1, and the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association will appoint an interim president until elections on Dec. 2. Aviation Charges Debate: BACSWN says it will consult airspace users and follow ICAO principles—non-discrimination, cost-relatedness, transparency and consultation—over proposed aviation meteorological charges amid pushback from Airlines for America. Economy Watch: The Central Bank forecasts 2026 growth will moderately exceed medium-term potential, citing tourism arrivals up 14.8% to 8.5m through end-July. Local Governance & Public Safety: Weekly meetings on probation and parole continue across constituencies as the programme rolls out alongside prison industries. Legal/Business Risk: Commonwealth Brewery says Budweiser owner Anheuser-Busch is in settlement talks that could reach up to $1.7m after a long-running distribution dispute. Community & Health: Dunkin’ Bahamas returns as a sponsor of CIBC Caribbean’s Walk for the Cure with a $3,500 contribution. Sports & Culture: HBCU football returns to The Bahamas on Nov. 7 after a decade-plus hiatus, with the YES Bahamas HBCU Classic.
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