AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAviation Safety: Divers found human remains in the wreckage of missing pilot Clayton Patterson Smith’s Piper PA-32 south of New Providence. The AAIA is investigating and expects to publish a preliminary report within 30 days. Trade: A new report sees Africa-Caribbean trade reaching $1.65 billion annually by 2030, with tourism and other services among the opportunities; The Bahamas and Trinidad and Tobago account for more than 85% of Caribbean exports to Africa. Tourism: Western Air’s return to North Eleuthera has eased uncertainty for visitors, but resorts say reliable runway maintenance is essential. Yachting businesses report charter activity down 40%; the Bahamas Charter Yacht Show is set to return next year. Construction: Superwash’s new laundromat is expected to cost up to $4.5 million, nearly double its 2019 project, as another concrete price increase looms. Grand Bahama: A Freeport businessman says the city needs cheaper, simpler conditions for business, while Taino Beach Bridge reconstruction is expected to finish by June 2027. Financial Services: Suspicious transaction reports rose 50% in 2025, prompting a call for businesses to strengthen systems and staff training. Maritime: The Bahamas Maritime Authority used an industry forum in Genoa to discuss fleet growth, regulation and digitalisation with shipowners.
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