AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoShark Attack in Exuma: A 12-year-old American boy was attacked by a shark while swimming near Staniel Cay in the Exuma Cays; police say he’s in stable condition after being taken to New Providence for treatment. Power Outages in New Providence: Bahamas Power and Light reported peak-demand overloads Tuesday night, restoring most service but leaving some areas—like parts of West Bay Street and near the Office of the Prime Minister—without power into today. Parenting and Family Safety: The Bahamas Crisis Centre will mark Global Day of Parents with a focus on effective parenting and the roots of violence affecting Bahamian families. Sex Offenders Registry Debate: Crisis Centre founder Sandra Dean-Patterson says the sex offenders registry should not be made public, arguing The Bahamas can’t safely manage it like larger countries. Homelessness Rising: Social Services Minister Barbara Cartwright flagged shelter demand as urgent in the 2026/27 budget debate, calling it a social and child-protection issue. Cruise Chaos Spillover: Carnival Cruise Line banned 16 passengers after a brawl erupted in a PortMiami customs queue following a Bahamas trip. Local Innovation Wins Abroad: Bahamian students returned from London with Gold and Silver at the International Greenwich Olympiad, driven by a STEM mobility cane project. Watercraft Industry Changes: Transport Minister Leon Lundy says new steps are coming for jet ski operators after a US embassy security alert raised safety concerns. Sports & Community: The Bahamas International Sunfish Class Association nationals crowned Nassau Yacht Club’s Donnie Martinborough as overall champion.
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