AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCourt Ruling: The Court of Appeal dismissed bail applications by former premier Michael Misick and two senior ministers after their bribery convictions, saying they failed to show “exceptional circumstances” or a likely successful appeal. Public Pay Backlash: In the Bahamas, a proposed increase to MPs’ and senators’ allowances has sparked anger over timing and cost-of-living pressures, with FNM leader Michael Pintard denying he originally backed the idea. Police Leadership: Dr Terrence Bent was sworn in as Assistant Commissioner (Training and Development) in the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, alongside Inspector General Alison Woods. Opposition Politics: Newly elected PDM leader Doug Parnell says his first priority is rebuilding trust through listening to party members and the wider public. Local Governance & Jobs: TCICC, Windward and Core Construction launched a first-of-its-kind paid construction apprenticeship for seven students, linking classroom training to work on active sites. Fisheries & Consultation: A fly fishing association says government bonefish workshops and a proposed netting ban were handled without proper consultation with affected fishers. International Links: TCI took part in a Global Post-Customs Security Forum in El Salvador, focusing on postal security and border risk governance. Transport & Connectivity: BermudAir plans new routes that include Providenciales service starting Dec. 18.
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