AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBudget & Public Finance: Finance Minister Michael Halkitis says the 2026/27 budget “builds on progress,” citing revenue collection of $2.5b (65.3% of target) and broadly steady spending, while the FNM’s Michael Pintard challenges the surplus narrative and accuses the government of concealment over housing and spending transparency. Local Infrastructure Delivery: Bahamas Striping Group says Eleuthera roadworks are still moving, but water and sewerage works are forcing “backpedaling” in some communities; Exuma paving is also progressing. Climate & Disaster Readiness: Regional partners gathered for the 2026 Wet & Hurricane Season Caribbean Climate Outlook, with Transport Minister Leon Lundy stressing timely meteorological information as public safety infrastructure. Governance & Compliance: Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce backs growth plans but says questions remain around major deals, while separate reporting flags unresolved concerns about gaming-related cabinet appointments and a promised Gaming Board statement. Regional Finance & Diplomacy: The Bahamas will host the 56th Annual Meeting of the Caribbean Development Bank (June 1–5), and CARICOM foreign ministers re-affirm regionalism as UAE-Caribbean trade talks move toward exploratory discussions. Business & People: Supervalue owner Rupert Roberts has died at 88, with tributes in Parliament; UB highlights fintech growth post-FTX and a new UB FinTech and Regulatory Innovation Program.
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