AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTelecom/ICT Diplomacy: PM Philip Davis opened the Seventh World Telecommunications/ICT Policy Forum in Nassau, framing digital connectivity as a growth and resilience tool for small islands. Education & Labour: Public schools shut at noon as BEMU launches industrial action over unresolved promotions, alleged unfair treatment, and other issues. Energy Transition in Abaco: Government is pushing a ~$90m hybrid solar-and-LNG project; solar is set to connect to BPL’s grid in November, with engines and batteries targeted for May 2027. Grid Reliability Debate: Fresh criticism surrounds BPL’s summer readiness and the explanation that “abnormal heat” drove outages, with calls for a deeper network and maintenance review. Cost of Living & Trade: CPI dipped 0.1% in June but stayed 4.3% higher year-on-year; meanwhile the goods trade deficit widened to $1.321bn in Q2 as imports rose faster than exports. Agriculture & Enforcement: Agriculture launched “Mission PAWsible” with a September amnesty and tougher licensing/animal control enforcement after a rise in dog attacks. Fisheries Pressure: Crawfish catches are down sharply in key grounds, with fishermen pointing to increased effort and illegal off-season harvesting risks. Regional Energy Meeting: CARILEC’s CAREC 2026 conference will bring Caribbean utility leaders to Nassau Oct 18–22 to plan for renewables, storage, and grid modernization.
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