AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRoad Safety: Nassau saw a deadly early-morning crash near St Matthew’s Church on Shirley and Church Streets that killed four young women; five others were taken to hospital, with a fourth victim later dying. Local Fatal Crash: On Grand Bahama, 26-year-old Nica Julien died after a single-vehicle crash on East Sunrise Highway near 11pm Saturday; police say speed and an attempted overtake were factors. HIV Prevention: Health officials say The Bahamas recorded a major decline in new HIV infections over 15 years and is pushing free testing during Regional Testing Day, with 142 new diagnoses reported in 2025. NHI Payments: The NHI Authority warns doctors and other providers to expect continued delayed payments, citing funding constraints tied to the National Drug Plan. Inflation & Health Costs: Bahamas National Statistical Institute data shows March inflation rose 0.35%, with clothing, transport and health care among the biggest drivers. Coral Disease Response: Marine scientists and partners met in Miami to coordinate action against stony coral tissue loss disease, calling for shared data and cross-border cooperation. Cardiac Care Boost (Grand Bahama): The Rotary Club of Grand Bahama and Coakley International donated a new EKG machine to Rand Memorial Hospital to restore key heart-diagnosis services. Sexual Violence Investigation: Police are investigating an alleged rape of a 91-year-old woman by a family member and are seeking the suspect.
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