AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoClimate Resilience Funding: The CABRIC programme is opening up to Bahamian community groups for locally-led climate resilience projects, with up to $5m total available across the country and grants ranging from small to large awards. Coral Science for Survival: New research highlights “super reefs,” where nearly one-third of coral reefs show climate resilience—an encouraging lead for protecting Caribbean reef ecosystems as warming drives bleaching. Weather Tech & Aviation Services: The Bahamas Aviation, Climate and Severe Weather Network (BACSWN) deal is under renewed scrutiny over transparency and proposed fees tied to real-time weather and flight-tracking, plus aviation meteorology and emergency services. Local Climate Finance Capacity: The Bahamas Protected Areas Fund says it has been rated by the Green Climate Fund as eligible to manage and deliver GCF readiness grants, strengthening local climate-finance capability. Invasive Species Reminder: A long-running case study from Florida shows how Cuban tree frogs likely arrived via cargo and then spread—useful context for biosecurity in the Bahamas. Education & Workforce: Bahamas teachers’ union negotiations and school-start labour tensions continue, while the government moves to replace Cuban specialist teachers and medics. Bahama Rock Expansion Fight: Bahama Rock warns it may permanently close if approvals for new limestone access are denied, with job furloughs and construction-cost concerns driving the debate.
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