AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEducation & Workforce: Bahamas Education Minister Chester Cooper says more than 100 Bahamian teachers have been recruited, with vetting involving Interpol and the RBPF, as schools reopen Aug. 31; the ministry also held an orientation for new hires at Stephen Dillet Primary. AI Governance: An op-ed urges the Bahamas to adopt an “AI decision record” now—capturing what AI recommended, what a person checked, who decided, and what changed—before new AI rules arrive. Energy & Grid Accountability: PM Philip Davis says the country inherited a power grid “on life support,” citing major upgrade needs and high costs, while FNM leader Duane Sands questions Bahamas Grid Company ownership and payments amid ongoing New Providence outages. Agriculture & Food Security: The Ministry of Agriculture launched a 2025–2030 National Crop Scheduling Roadmap to cut shortages and surpluses, improve cold-chain and digital logistics, and reduce heavy food imports. Sustainability Tech: BAMSI alumnus Aaron John is a semifinalist with Bereka BioPacks, turning coffee-processing waste into biodegradable packaging materials. Digital Services Access: Scotiabank is working with a telecom partner to restore broader ABM access in Exuma after residents reported restricted service at Sandals Emerald Bay.
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