AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Crisis: New Providence plunged into darkness after a suspected underground cable fault sparked an explosion and fire at BPL’s Blue Hills Power Station, with restoration rolling out in stages while some feeders stayed offline; PM Philip Davis urged patience and said the outages stem from “acts beyond our control” amid an aging grid, while businesses reported lost productivity and higher operating costs. Policy & Economy: Central Bank Governor John Rolle said it’s premature to link the outages to measurable economic damage, but stressed long-term growth depends on cutting electricity costs; he also pointed to healthy first-half growth, stronger tourism and foreign investment, and rising foreign currency inflows. Finance & Compliance: Bahamas beneficial ownership non-compliance fell sharply from COVID-era levels to about 2% last year, and the Central Bank highlighted the first-ever credit bureau as still in start-up mode but already helping borrowers clean up records and negotiate better terms. Digital Assets: Benchmark Bahamas signed a joint venture to create a regulated digital asset trading platform pending Securities Commission approval under the DARE Act. Travel Advisory: The U.S. updated its Level 2 travel advisory for the Bahamas, warning of violent crime and reiterating concerns around jet ski and watercraft safety. Tourism & Industry: Baha Mar’s Marcus Samuelsson opened Vibe BBQ, and Colina Holdings Bahamas hosted BYLD students with a $10,000 donation to support career pathways in insurance, IT, finance, and design.
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