AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMarine Archaeology & Heritage: Researchers and filmmakers report six shipwrecks in and around Nassau, with three linked to the “Golden Age of Piracy” (1680s–1720s), including scorched hull remains and ballast stones showing “pirate mischief,” potentially tied to Henry Avery’s Fancy. Maritime Tech: The Bahamas Maritime Authority launched a blockchain-secured Digital Seafarer Record Book to replace paper records with tamper-resistant, interoperable service verification using authenticated discharge certificates and QR checks. Public Health Preparedness: PAHO is stepping up regional readiness for Ebola across the Americas after a WHO emergency declaration for the DRC/Uganda outbreak, focusing on surveillance, lab diagnostics, and infection control. Food Policy & NCDs: A Caribbean webinar with PAHO, CARPHA, OECS and the Healthy Caribbean Coalition reviewed slow progress on non-communicable disease targets and how healthy food policy can be accelerated despite trade and climate pressures. Aviation Governance: Bahamas Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis urged modern legal frameworks and resilient institutions for safe, secure, sustainable aviation across the archipelago. Water & Infrastructure: Consolidated Water approved a $0.14 quarterly dividend for Q3 2026, reflecting ongoing investment in advanced treatment and desalination.
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