AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoShark Safety Update: A 12-year-old American boy was bitten by a shark while swimming with his brother during a tour in the Exuma Cays near Staniel Cay; he was rushed to New Providence and was listed in stable condition, with police not yet naming the shark or detailing injuries. Cruise Chaos: Carnival Conquest passengers sparked a violent brawl at the PortMiami U.S. Customs and Border Protection checkpoint after returning from the Bahamas; Carnival says 16 people were added to its “Do Not Sail” list for life. Tourism Policy & Ownership: The Bahamas’ tourism push is being framed around empowering Bahamians to own and lead in the sector, with the Family Islands Airport Renaissance Project expanding to more than 19 aerodromes across multiple islands to boost connectivity and airlift. Shark Tourism Spotlight: Grand Bahama highlights shark diving as a major niche tourism draw tied to conservation and local job skills, reinforcing the island’s role in keeping sharks central to visitor experiences. Blue Economy Support: The SBDC and The Nature Conservancy launched a Blue Economy Accelerator to help small businesses expand beyond fisheries into marine tourism and other ocean-linked opportunities. Next Up for Visitors: Run Bahamas Race Weekend is set for January 31, 2027, bringing marathon, half marathon, 10K and a 5K to Paradise Island with proceeds supporting cancer support locally.
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