AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoCulinary & Arts: Baha Mar’s fifth Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival opens October 21–25, with Scotiabank as presenting sponsor. Crews are preparing 54 art-fair booths and six major installations for the celebration of Bahamian and Caribbean talent. Tourism Education: University of The Bahamas tourism and hospitality students were urged to speak up and pursue opportunities at the launch of a week of industry events. Culture & Diplomacy: Opening Diplomatic Week, Prime Minister Philip Davis called for partnerships with Bahamian artists and creatives, describing Junkanoo, music, food and art as vital expressions of national identity. Bahamian Connections: Key West’s Goombay Festival brought Junkanoo, island food and music to Bahama Village, celebrating the neighbourhood’s longstanding ties to The Bahamas. Public Health: Health officials are monitoring a COVID-19 cluster after 20 of 112 people at a Grand Bahama church retreat tested positive; one person is in hospital in stable condition.
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