AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHurricane Readiness: DRM Managing Director Aarone Sargent says forecasters expect a below-average 2026 hurricane season with about 11 named storms, urging Bahamians to prepare as inspections and shelter capacity work continue. Maritime Archaeology: Nassau harbour dives have uncovered six wrecks tied to the “Golden Age of Piracy,” including possible evidence of Blackbeard-era tactics like ships “burned to the waterline.” Public Health & Borders: With WHO declaring the DRC Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency, countries including in the Caribbean are tightening travel restrictions and health screening, raising the stakes for regional disease control. STEM Education at Sea: Norfolk students’ “Hollow Vessel” miniboat project is collecting real-time weather and environmental data using GPS and monitoring tech, linking classrooms globally through an unmanned-boat learning program. Local Training & Skills: BAMSI named co-valedictorians in agriculture and marine science, highlighting hands-on pathways that connect environment and the economy. Water Infrastructure: Nevis is moving toward commissioning a new 500,000-gallon potable water storage tank to boost redundancy and supply reliability.
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