AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEducation & Skills: Upskill Bahamas graduates received iPads after completing free online professional courses, with officials urging more Bahamians to reskill and pivot careers. School Readiness: Parliamentary Secretary Keenan Johnson says public school repairs are on track to finish before late-August openings, with BGCSE and BJC results expected in the first week of August. Youth Sports & Community: D-Squad’s summer basketball camp expanded to Eleuthera with CWCO support, keeping participation free and equipping hundreds of young players. Workplace Safety: The Department of Labour halted unsafe work at four New Providence construction sites after inspectors found serious violations, while the Bahamas Contractors Association pushes for wider awareness of the Health and Safety at Work Act. Health & Family Support: PAHO/WHO backed the Bahamas Diabetes Association’s Kids with Diabetes Summer Camp with wellness and self-management materials for children and teens. Culture & Tourism: Carnival’s Celebration Key marked its first anniversary on Grand Bahama, welcoming 2.4 million guests and highlighting Junkanoo and Bahamian-owned food experiences. Public Safety: Police are investigating a fatal shooting of a 49-year-old man in Yellow Elder. Faith & Justice Debate: The Bahamas Christian Council calls for a “balanced approach” to the Sexual Offenders Register as public pressure grows over making it fully public. Parks & Lifestyle: Bahamas National Trust announced new national park fee rates and pass options, saying the changes fund staffing and repairs.
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