AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSlavery and the Monarchy: Prime Minister Philip Davis welcomed the UK government’s openness to dialogue on a slavery apology, while saying he is open to The Bahamas becoming a republic. The issue is set to feature at the Commonwealth summit in Antigua, where regional leaders are pressing for reparatory justice. Opposition Politics: Senator Rick Fox says he will seek a leadership position in the FNM, which has set April 2027 for its convention. Public Accountability: Davis faced questions over the cost of King Charles’s visit but gave no figure; opposition voices have criticized the lack of disclosure. Government and Finance: The government priced a US$1.1 billion bond to extend debt maturities and reduce refinancing risks. Senators also debated legislation to protect older people, as the government builds a seniors-only rental complex. Regional Security: The Royal Bahamas Defence Force has sent officers to Antigua at its government’s request to help protect leaders and summit venues.
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