AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPower & Business Continuity: Bahamas Power and Light blamed “two equipment issues” at the East Hill Street Substation for extended Downtown Nassau outages, with repairs starting nearly 22 hours after the fault and lasting 5–6 hours—leaving businesses like Taj Mahal “crippled” by lost reservations, perishables risk, and generator costs. Energy Accountability: The wider crisis is also drawing fresh criticism over lack of a clear resolution timeline, while residents in Grand Cay, Abaco report repeated blackouts and generator failures. Tourism Safety & Operations: Junkanoo Beach vendors accepted temporary closures after fire-safety inspections, with the Junkanoo Beach Association saying compliance and equipment must come first. Transport Dispute: The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union and acting road traffic controller Kelsey Munroe trade accusations of “cherry picking” enforcement in the taxi vs livery airport transport standoff. STEM & Workforce Pipeline: BRON launched its inaugural BRON Academy to expose students to engineering, architecture, environmental science and island development careers. Maritime & LPG Shipping: JM Baxi expanded LPG shipping with a second VLGC purchase, boosting its Bahamas-linked fleet footprint. Cruise Industry Watch: Norwegian Cruise Line detailed Norwegian Aura’s Caribbean deployment and solo-focused wellness upgrades.
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