AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoOlder Persons Protections: The Older Persons Rights, Protection and Care Bill, 2026 was tabled in Parliament, aiming to stop abuse and abandonment, set rules for family responsibility after hospital discharge, and introduce penalties for neglect and elder financial abuse. Mental Health in Communities: Sea Breeze hosted “Mental Health Matters,” a practical suicide-prevention and safe-spaces conversation encouraging residents to check on others and seek support early. Sickle Cell Recognition: CIBC Caribbean named Kristin Butler-Beneby its 2026 Unsung Hero for her work advancing the Bahamas Sickle Cell Association and its Holistic Sickle Cell Centre. Workplace & Public Safety: The government is reviewing and updating workplace safety standards and occupational safety and health regulations to better protect workers at job sites. Health System Capacity: CARPHA wrapped up a regional lab workshop (CariPHLN) focused on stronger disease detection, surveillance, and coordinated public health response across the Caribbean, with Bahamas participation. Parental Leave Boost: Baha Mar announced 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for eligible full-time employees. Shark Attack Update: A 37-year-old tourist was seriously injured after a shark bite during a dolphin excursion off North Bimini; she was airlifted to New Providence for treatment.
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