Dionisio D’Aguilar
BahamaspoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Dionisio D’Aguilar is a former Bahamian politician who served as the Minister of Tourism and Aviation in the Minnis administration. He is known for introducing the air navigation services fee schedule in The Bahamas in 2021. Recently, he has been vocal in opposing the retroactive fee increases imposed on Bahamian airlines, describing them as 'absolutely nuts' and calling for the government to reconsider these charges that could jeopardize the aviation industry.
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Dionisio D’Aguilar, former minister of tourism and aviation in the Minnis administration, expressed concerns about the growing size of the civil service in The Bahamas.
‘Zero political will’ to slim $1bn civil serviceBahamas· 2026-06-24
Former tourism minister Dionisio D’Aguilar questioned why a former prime minister would risk expulsion by contesting a seat with an already ratified candidate.
Pintard says Minnis’ ‘unwise decision’ putting legacy at riskBahamas· 2026-02-12
Former tourism minister Dionisio D’Aguilar was more blunt, questioning why a former prime minister would choose to end his career in open conflict with his party.
Senior FNMs to Minnis ‘your time has passed’Bahamas· 2026-02-11
Dionisio D’Aguilar, Superwash’s president, sounded the alarm for all Bahamian businesses regarding the VAT Act reforms.
Businesses being ‘taxed to the point of stagnation’Bahamas· 2025-12-02
Dionisio D’Aguilar praised the settlement as a tribute to Sarkis Izmirlian’s tenacity and doggedness in pursuing redress.
First Baha Mar developer ‘vindicated’ by settlementBahamas· 2025-11-27
Mr D’Aguilar, who sat on Baha Mar’s board, criticized the Chinese government's actions regarding the judgment.
CCA hits back at court ruling over Baha MarBahamas· 2025-08-19
Dionisio D’Aguilar was the last FNM MP for the Freetown area.
‘Blue’ Johnson seeks Freetown nominationBahamas· 2025-08-18
Dionisio D’Aguilar, who sat on Baha Mar’s board under the mega resort’s original developer, expressed concern over the Chinese government's actions regarding a debt settlement.
D’Aguilar: CCA trying to ‘wiggle out of paying $1.6bn’Bahamas· 2025-08-18
Former Tourism Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar told Eyewitness News that it was time for Dr Minnis to move on.
Minnis deflects criticism of his decision to run - reaffirms belief he will win seatBahamas· 2025-08-07Dionisio D'Aguilar, also a former minister of tourism and aviation, expressed concerns about the impact of VAT reforms on business expansion.
‘Serious discomfort’: Superwash expansion hit by $1m VAT reformBahamas· 2025-08-05
Dionisio D'Aguilar, Superwash's proprietor, earlier this week revealed that his company is now paying an all-in BPL rate 45.8 percent higher than in October 2022.
Super Value hit by 29% electric bill increaseBahamas· 2025-07-02
Dionisio D’Aguilar, Superwash’s principal, criticized the Government's claims of reduced business energy costs.
BPL bill decline for businesses ‘total hogwash’Bahamas· 2025-07-01
Dionisio D’Aguilar, a former tourism minister, expressed concerns about the Grand Lucayan buyer’s lack of development experience.
‘Everyone praying this home run’ on Grand Lucayan saleBahamas· 2025-05-14
Dionisio D’Aguilar urged the nation to 'go back to the drawing board' regarding stopover visitor numbers.
‘Back to drawing board’ on stopover visitor dropBahamas· 2025-05-06
Dionisio D’Aguilar urged the Government to support Sarkis Izmirlian in his legal battle against CCA.
CCA urged to pay up $1.7bnBahamas· 2025-04-09
Dionisio D'Aguilar is mentioned as a hardworking MP who was partly punished at the polls because of Minnis’ unpopularity.
Pintard in bind over MinnisBahamas· 2025-03-13
Dionisio D’Aguilar, who as minister of tourism and aviation in the Minnis administration introduced The Bahamas’ air navigation services fee schedule in early 2021, told Tribune Business that to now more than triple these charges for flights dating back up to almost four years ago was 'totally crazy and stupid'.
Triple-digit retroactive airline fee increase ‘absolutely nuts’Bahamas· 2025-03-13
