AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUN & Africa Map Debate: Ghana’s GIGS hailed the UN General Assembly’s Sept. 4 adoption of the Equal Earth map, calling it a long-overdue correction to “450 years” of cartographic bias—while noting the Bahamas co-sponsored the resolution and the U.S. voted against. Courts & Women Judges: Regional women judges condemned Antigua PM Gaston Browne’s remarks about a judge’s lenient sentences, warning against threats to judicial independence. Disaster Resilience: At Baha Mar’s Whole-of-DRM Symposium, the Bahamas’ disaster risk leadership stressed a shift from post-storm response to resilience planning ahead of the seven-year mark since Hurricane Dorian. Education Support in the Cays: Yntegra donated classroom supplies to Exuma Cays schools, backing teachers with practical learning tools for the new school year. Sports Spotlight: Devynne Charlton earned silver for the Bahamas in the Diamond League 100m hurdles (12.33) as Masai Russell won (12.20). Public Service Loss: Tributes poured in for former Youth, Sports and Culture Minister Neville Wisdom, remembered for youth development and sports/culture investment. Digital Policy: Bahamas Innovation Minister Sebastian Bastian said Nassau hosted the World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum 2026, centering digital inclusion and resilience for small island states. Immigration Pressure: Rights groups warned deportations are worsening Haiti’s humanitarian crisis, with the Bahamas listed among countries involved in returns. Culture & Lifestyle: A new supernatural Western thriller, “Killing Faith,” is climbing streaming charts, including in the Bahamas.
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