AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate Resilience Funding: The CABRIC Programme is opening grant applications for Bahamian climate resilience projects on Cat Island, Long Island and San Salvador, with about US$5m available for The Bahamas across small (up to $150k), medium ($150k–$300k) and large ($300k–$500k) grants, supported by the Green Climate Fund. Weather Tech & Aviation Costs: The Bahamas Aviation, Climate and Severe Weather Network (BACSWN) deal is drawing scrutiny over transparency and proposed fees, including a stated $775 per flight concept and concerns about how much could raise air travel costs. Water Security Debate: A new explainer asks whether desalination is the answer to Caribbean water problems, weighing climate-driven demand against environmental and financial risks. Coral Survival Research: Reporting highlights “super reefs,” where nearly one-third of coral reefs show climate resilience—an important lead for reef protection planning. Local STEM & Education: Bahamas Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson says she’ll retire in 2028, while education labour tensions and staffing gaps continue to affect the start of the school year. Construction Materials Pressure: Bahama Rock warns it may close permanently if approvals don’t allow access to a new aggregate source, with potential job furloughs and higher construction costs.
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