AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAviation Safety & Local Impact: Bahamas civil aviation regulators have grounded Flamingo Air after its Cessna 402 crash in North Andros killed 10, suspending the airline’s operating certificate and cancelling flights while an investigation continues. Tragedy & Community Mourning: Memorials and church services are underway for victims of the Shirley Street car crash and the Andros plane crash, as families and national leaders gather to honour the dead and support survivors. Energy Debate: Former PM Hubert Minnis is questioning the cost of the Davis administration’s New Providence LNG terminal at Clifton Pier, saying earlier plans were far cheaper and challenging the current price tag. Electricity Relief: Bahamas Power and Light will issue a one-time rebate of just $8.45 to eligible New Providence residential customers tied to regulatory fines, with credits appearing on July bills. Education & Staffing Push: Deputy PM Chester Cooper says the government is moving to attract more Bahamian teachers amid shortages, while also addressing recruitment and retention as a national priority. Transport & Labour Tension: The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union says promised meetings after a protest at LPIA have produced little progress, renewing its dispute over livery drivers operating alongside taxis in queues. Regional Business: Prime Minister Davis welcomed J.P. Morgan opening an officer in The Bahamas, calling it a vote of confidence in the country’s economic direction.
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