AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoImmigration Crackdown: The Bahamas’ new legislative agenda, unveiled in the Speech from the Throne, pushes tougher enforcement—daily fines for visa overstays, harsher penalties for immigration fraud, stricter re-entry rules, and a new biometric border system plus an employer “E-Verify” portal to check work eligibility before hiring. Union Watch: On Grand Bahama Salt, Lusca Group says it will honor the 2019 industrial agreement with BIMAWU, with management takeover set for June 2 and no layoffs expected. Fisheries Pressure: Agriculture Minister Jomo Campbell says the government will act after a study found most key seafood species are overfished, with an overfishing threat study and an action plan coming. Tourism Pulse: Carnival Glory is rolling out a new non-smoking casino and refreshed Club O2 teen lounge on Bahamas cruises from Port Canaveral. Politics & Scrutiny: Opposition leaders are still pressing for answers after US-linked drug trafficking allegations tied to a plane crash and election-day cash.
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