AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWork Permits Review: Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell says the Bahamas will review labour certificate applications and employment data, with meetings involving employers and the Department of Labour to ensure the work permit process supports Bahamians while still addressing legitimate shortages. Power Grid Upgrade: Bahamas Power and Light is securing a $1M+ 70-ton transformer from Egypt’s Elsewedy Electric to improve reliability for about a third of New Providence’s grid after recent outages. BPL Fuel Hedge Risk: The IDB warns the government’s electricity fuel hedge expires in December 2026, calling it the biggest medium-term risk unless a successor plan is put in place. Energy Politics Heat Up: PLP Chairman Fred Mitchell pushes back on opposition criticism of BPL/BGC, while Minnis and others argue the outages point to deeper maintenance and policy failures. Tourism Marketing Push: The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism targets U.S. travel advisors in Ohio to sell 16 island destinations beyond Nassau. Cannabis Rollout: Health Minister Dr. Michael Darville says the medical cannabis industry is moving forward after securing the Metrc digital platform for licensing and seed-to-sale tracking.
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