AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy & Utilities: Energy Minister Jobeth Coleby-Davis defended the Davis administration’s fuel hedging plan in Parliament, saying it has already generated $21.7 million in savings for Bahamian consumers since it became effective in February 2026, sparking a sharp exchange with Opposition Leader Michael Pintard over the wider energy reform push. Local Crime & Safety: Police arrested five U.S. cruise passengers after a violent brawl at Nassau’s cruise port, and the fight allegedly continued at the police station where four officers were injured and police property was damaged. Politics & Accountability: The House of Assembly saw chaos as the Speaker ruled on what business can return to the new Public Accounts Committee, while Opposition Leader Michael Pintard pushed for documents and scrutiny of taxpayer spending. Public Procurement: Finance Minister Michael Halkitis addressed budget commentary on procurement, saying reforms are ongoing and stressing capacity-building and training for public servants. Digital Payments: CIBC Caribbean announced its cards can now be added to Google Wallet in The Bahamas and other markets, with Google Pay support starting June 9. Culture & Community: RBC Young Leaders 2026 winners were announced, with St James Secondary School taking the top prize for a climate-and-waste project. Health: Health officials activated precautionary Ebola measures and advised enhanced screening for travellers linked to Ebola-affected countries.
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