AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoBPL Overtime Fallout: Bahamas Power and Light’s overtime spending is under fresh scrutiny as the managerial union pushes back on public blame, saying workers performed authorized work and raising privacy concerns over leaked figures. Energy & Service Pressure: The wider debate is tied to ongoing power reliability worries, with government signalling a crackdown after the annual overtime bill neared $20m and calling it unsustainable. Digital Government Push: A Bahamas op-ed argues the Davis administration’s digital transformation push should stop forcing citizens and businesses to repeatedly submit documents government already has, using interoperability to cut delays and costs. Tourism Policy Warning: MP Mohamed Abbas says tourism shouldn’t be “milked dry,” warning that GST moves and offshore booking changes could intensify competition from destinations like the Bahamas. Entrepreneur Grants: OWN Bahamas awarded $65,000 in grants to four young entrepreneurs, backing expansions and new tech-driven ventures. Aviation Fees Alert: NBAA warns BANSA’s retroactive air navigation fee collections could hit FBOs and the travel industry, calling the charges onerous. Cruise & Travel Buzz: A Disney Wish travel feature and a separate fare alert highlight ongoing demand for Bahamas trips, while a cruise guest lawsuit targets Royal Caribbean over an onboard bathroom panel injury.
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