AGP Executive Report

Butterfield Bermuda Championship: Austin Lemieux, son of hockey great Mario Lemieux, qualified for his first PGA Tour event, teeing up on the island next week. Road Safety: Police are seeking witnesses after Antonieta Pascua, 57, died from injuries suffered in a Hamilton collision, Bermuda’s 14th road fatality this year. Maritime Safety: A new report on the death of a crew member aboard Bermuda-flagged P&O ship Arvia found failures in planning and control of an elevator; Carnival UK has since added safety measures. Air Ambulance Crash: The search continues for the wreckage of a medical jet that vanished on a Bermuda-to-Boston flight, with all six aboard presumed dead. Sailing: The Bermuda Gold Cup will debut a new fleet of eight boats this week, while SailGP has announced ticket packages for its 2027 Bermuda event. Tourism and Business: Bermuda took a top tourism award for the fourth year running, and BMA-regulated bitcoin insurer Meanwhile raised $37.5 million to support international growth. Local Achievement: Bermudian cyclist Neaves won gold at the Caribbean under-23 road race championships.

Road Safety: Police renewed their appeal for witnesses after Antonieta Pascua, 57, died from injuries sustained when she was struck by a car in Hamilton. Her death is Bermuda’s 14th road fatality this year. Housing: Work has begun on the $17 million Albert Row development in Sandys, the first construction project in a government programme targeting 194 affordable homes. Air Ambulance Search: The six people aboard a medical jet that vanished en route from Bermuda to Boston are presumed dead; an oceanographer says locating the wreckage could take weeks. Public Safety: A man remains in hospital with a serious head wound after gunfire was reported at a Hamilton Parish home. Tourism: Bermuda has been named the region’s top island in Condé Nast Traveler’s readers’ awards for a fourth straight year, with its highest score yet. Business: SageSure has invested in Bermuda-based ILS manager Pillar Capital, which will remain independent; Sun Life Private Wealth has also named Georgina Howes its Bermuda CEO. Sport: Bermudian cyclist Nicholas Narraway won bronze in the Caribbean Elite road race, adding to the island’s medals at the championships. Community: The Rubber Tree memorial in Warwick has been restored, honouring a historic burial ground for free and enslaved Black Bermudians.

Insurance and Reinsurance: More than 750 industry leaders from 15 countries attended Bermuda’s BILTIR conference, as the island’s life reinsurance sector draws global attention. Bermuda-based Pillar Capital Management has also secured a strategic investment from SageSure, while continuing to operate independently. Tourism: Bermuda has been named the Caribbean and Atlantic’s top island in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards for a fourth straight year, with its score rising to a new high. Community: Residents gathered at a sunset vigil to remember the six people killed in the air ambulance crash off Nantucket, including Bermudians Lavonne Bean and Sergio Lottimore. Development: Mid Ocean Club shareholders approved plans for a golf course restoration and clubhouse renovation. Government and Courts: The Government has begun seeking a private-sector partner to build and operate a digital identity platform for residents. The Supreme Court has struck out allegations of deceit and fraud against the Government in a dispute with three technology companies. Sport: Bermuda cyclists added to their medal haul at the Caribbean championships, with Nicholas Narraway taking bronze in the elite road race and Gabriella Arnold winning silver.

Air Ambulance Tragedy: More than 300 people gathered in Sandys to remember the six people killed when a Hamilton-based medevac aircraft crashed off Nantucket. The two Bermudian passengers, Marilyn Bean and her son Sergio Lottimore, were remembered alongside four Canadian crew members. Cycling: Bermuda riders added to their medal haul at the Caribbean Championships: Nic Narraway took elite men’s road-race bronze, Gabriella Arnold won women’s silver, and Kaden Hopkins finished seventh after taking time-trial gold. Police: A person was seriously injured by gunfire at a Hamilton Parish home early Sunday. Police are seeking witnesses and footage from nearby cameras. Road Safety: A 21-year-old motorcyclist has died after a crash at Bermuda Road and Windmill Lane, bringing the island’s road-fatality toll to 14 this year. Weather: Monday brings sunny spells and a chance of showers; a Small Craft Warning is in effect from late evening into Tuesday morning.

Public Safety: A man is in hospital with a serious head wound after someone reportedly fired into a Hamilton Parish home. Police are seeking witnesses and CCTV footage. Medevac Tragedy: More than 300 people gathered in Sandys to remember the six people lost in the air ambulance crash off Nantucket, including Bermudians Marilyn Bean and Sergio Lottimore. Weekend Incidents: A car overturned in Sandys and a motorcycle collided with a truck in Hamilton Parish; the motorcyclist and passenger were treated for minor injuries. Bermuda Sport: Cyclists Kaden Hopkins, Nic Narraway and Charlotte Millington won two golds and a silver at the Caribbean Championships, while four young swimmers broke a 23-year relay record. Archer Jaydon Roberts also set a national recurve record. Local Milestone: The Bermuda Police Service honoured Jean Vickers, its first Bermudian woman officer, who joined in 1962. Innovation: Bermudian lawyer Zakkiyah Daniels launched BotOut, a tool designed to help writers avoid being wrongly flagged as using AI.

Air Ambulance Tragedy: Recovery efforts continue off Nantucket for the wreckage and black boxes of the Hamilton-based medical jet that disappeared en route to Boston. All six aboard, including Bermudians Marilyn Bean and her son, Sergio Lottimore, are presumed dead; a vigil honoured the victims. Cycling: Bermuda opened the Caribbean Championships with two golds and a silver, led by Kaden Hopkins and Nic Narraway’s one-two in the men’s time trial and Charlotte Millington’s under-23 win. Swimming: Four young Bermudians broke a 23-year-old national record in the 200-metre medley relay. Football: Nahki Wells scored in Luton’s 4-1 win over Wycombe, his sixth goal of the season. Road Safety: Antonieta Pascua’s death after a collision brings Bermuda’s road fatalities to 14 this year.

Air Ambulance Search: Recovery teams are still searching off Nantucket for wreckage and the black boxes of the Hamilton-based medevac jet that crashed with six people aboard, including Bermudian mother and son Marilyn Bean and Sergio Lottimore. Road Safety: Antonieta Pascua, 57, has been remembered as a devoted mother, sister and nanny after becoming Bermuda’s 14th road fatality of 2026. Air Links: BermudAir is expanding its network from October 31 with Fort Lauderdale flights to Belize City and Turks & Caicos, while Orlando service moves to Sanford Airport. Business: Bermuda-based bitcoin life insurer Meanwhile has raised $37.5 million to support international growth, bringing its total funding above $180 million. Tourism and Housing: The Bermuda Tourism Authority has reported industry growth and opportunities, while warning of a later-than-planned Fairmont hotel opening. Government has also outlined a plan to end homelessness.

Air Ambulance Tragedy: The Spirit of Bermuda lowered Bermuda and Canadian flags during a vigil for the six people lost on the Bermuda-to-Boston medical flight, including two Bermudians. Tourism: Visitor spending and leisure arrivals are up, but the Fairmont Southampton is now not expected to reopen until 2027. Business & Finance: Bermuda-based bitcoin life insurer Meanwhile raised $37.5 million as it expands internationally; the BSX gained 1.12% over the week. Housing: On World Homeless Day, Government outlined a plan focused on prevention, housing support and making homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring. Road Safety: A pedestrian’s death brought Bermuda’s road fatality toll to 14 this year.

Medevac Investigation: Canadian and US investigators are preparing to search for the black boxes from the air ambulance that crashed en route from Bermuda to Boston. The six people aboard, including Bermudians Sergio Lottimore and his mother, Marilyn Bean, are presumed dead. Road Safety: A pedestrian has become Bermuda’s 14th road fatality of 2026. Cost of Living: The Government and Chamber of Commerce have differed over how to provide relief as household costs rise. Courts: A Spanish man was jailed for ten years for importing cocaine, while a trial over an alleged gun and drug conspiracy involving a former police officer has begun. Community: Nine local non-profits will receive $10,000 each through Gibraltar Re’s new grants programme; Purple Thursday will also bring island-wide solidarity with domestic abuse survivors. Business: Bermuda-domiciled Compre promoted Davin Patel to chief risk officer and Thuan Ho to chief actuary, subject to approvals.

Road Safety: A woman struck by a car on Cedar Avenue has died, bringing Bermuda’s road toll to 14 this year. Police are appealing for witnesses. Cost of Living: Government and the Chamber of Commerce are at odds over proposed price-transparency measures. The Chamber says consumer savings may be small while the burden on businesses is disproportionate. Medevac Investigation: Canadian and US investigators are preparing to search for the black boxes from the Bermuda-to-Boston air ambulance that crashed off Nantucket, killing six, including two Bermudians. Regional Finance: Clarien Bank has acquired NCB (Cayman), expanding its private-banking and wealth-management business across the region. Bermuda-based insurer Meanwhile has also raised $37.5 million to support international growth in bitcoin life insurance. Healthcare Review: 91 per cent of consultation respondents supported a proposed advance review of major healthcare changes, while calling for clear rules and safeguards against unnecessary delays.

Medevac Investigation: Canadian and US agencies are preparing to search for the black boxes from the flight that crashed off Nantucket while travelling from Bermuda to Boston. The six people aboard, including Bermudians Marilyn Bean and Sergio Lottimore, are presumed dead. Community Remembrance: A prayer vigil is planned at Fort Scaur on Saturday to honour those lost and support their families. Housing and Planning: Government is seeking public feedback on a proposed overhaul of planning rules that could make it easier to add homes to existing buildings. The island recorded an average of 79 new homes a year over the past decade, below demand. Historical Land Losses: Senators discussed the inquiry into expropriations in Tucker’s Town and St David’s, with the Attorney-General saying she was encouraged that action would follow. Education: Bermuda College enrolment rose for a third straight year, reaching 616 students this fall. Tourism: Rosewood Tuckers Point ranked first among Atlantic island resorts in Condé Nast Traveler’s reader awards, with Hamilton Princess second.

Air Ambulance Tragedy: Bermuda is mourning Marilyn Bean and her son Sergio Lottimore, among six presumed dead after a medical flight from Bermuda to Boston vanished off Nantucket. The US Coast Guard has suspended its search, and Canada will lead the investigation. Affordable Housing: Senators approved transferring Morgan’s Point land for 110 homes at Dr Cann Park II; officials say nearly 600 people are seeking affordable housing. Health Complaints: A new law removes the requirement for lawyers on professional complaints panels, aiming to ease a backlog of unresolved cases. Historic Land: A local anti-racism charity is calling for Tucker’s Town cemetery to be protected and for displaced families’ descendants to help shape its future, as senators discussed the historic land-loss report. Education: Bermuda College enrolment rose for a third straight year, reaching 616 students. Tourism: Hamilton Princess & Beach Club was named the No. 2 resort in the Atlantic Islands in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 readers’ awards.

Medevac Tragedy: Bermuda has confirmed the deaths of Marilyn Bean and her son, Sergio Lottimore, among six people presumed dead after a medical flight from Bermuda to Boston disappeared off Nantucket. Canada will lead the investigation; families, officials and Lottimore’s colleagues have paid tribute. Public Finances: Bermuda is projecting a $170 million surplus as David Burt prepares to leave the finance post, with the economy described as strong. Education: MPs are questioning how independent a proposed Education Authority will be, as the education minister would retain powers over appointments and regulations. Insurance: Bermuda’s property market enters 2027 with record capacity above $2.8 billion, while a new report will examine outsourcing trends across the island’s insurers. Community: Free Thursday breakfasts are returning to Harrington Sound Primary through a partnership between Bermuda Is Love and Rosewood Bermuda. Football: Bermuda’s Nations League campaign ended with a 2-1 defeat to Barbados, leaving the team bottom of its group without a point.

Aviation Tragedy: Bermuda’s mother and son, Marilyn Lavonne Bean (66) and Sergio Wayne Lottimore (41), were identified among six presumed dead after a Latitude Air Ambulance Gulfstream G100 vanished off Nantucket while flying from Bermuda to Boston; the U.S. Coast Guard suspended the search after finding a debris field, and Canada’s TSB is leading the investigation. Public Safety & Travel: Delta Flight 1780 was diverted to Bermuda after a medical emergency on board, with passengers later delayed by customs issues before the aircraft continued to Boston. Financial Regulation: The Bermuda Monetary Authority warned the public about Custody Life Bermuda Ltd, saying its website falsely claims BMA licensing and that the firm is not registered or licensed to conduct insurance business. Digital Identity: Bermuda is moving toward a digital ID framework, with a procurement process underway to qualify suppliers for a public-private partnership model. Community & Support: Vision Bermuda and Solstice announced free counselling groups for people affected by vision loss, launched for World Sight Day. Culture: “Atlantic Voices” opens at Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, bringing together six artists from across the Atlantic.

Air Ambulance Tragedy: Bermuda has confirmed the deaths of Marilyn Lavonne Bean, 66, and her son Sergio Wayne Lottimore, 41, after the Heartbeat 104 medical flight went down off Nantucket; the U.S. Coast Guard has suspended the search and identified the four Canadian crew, while the Bermuda Government and community grief charity Gina Spence Programme urged privacy and support for families. Public Safety Upgrade: The Royal Bermuda Regiment Coastguard has issued a request for proposals for two new high-speed patrol and interceptor vessels to strengthen maritime law enforcement, border protection and search-and-rescue. Local Business & Economy: BEDC welcomed 13 companies into its Enterprise Bermuda Incubator programme, offering mentorship, office space and professional services to help early-stage ventures grow. Community & Culture: Premier League icons John Barnes and Andy Cole unveiled a Peace Bench at the Clyde Best Centre of Excellence, promoting peace and community cohesion. Health & Training: Mass General Brigham will host a sleep health CME in Bermuda on Oct 12. Sports: Bermuda’s men’s team fell 2-1 to Barbados in the CONCACAF Nations League.

Air Ambulance Tragedy: The U.S. Coast Guard has identified all six people aboard the Gulfstream G100 medical flight that vanished off Nantucket while travelling from Bermuda to Boston—Bermudians Marilyn Lavonne Bean (66) and her son Sergio Wayne Lottimore (41), plus four Latitude Air Ambulance crew from Ontario. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada will lead the investigation, with search efforts suspended after a debris field was found. Local Sports: Bermuda’s “Gombey Warriors” let a lead slip again, falling 2-1 to Barbados in Nations League action in Bridgetown. Education: The Bermuda Union of Teachers marks World Teachers’ Day by calling for real consultation, reliable pay, manageable workloads, and safe workplaces—saying respect must show up in systems, not just words. Economy & Markets: Bermuda’s investment fund sector net assets rose to $342.37bn in Q2, while Allshores shares jumped 7.4% on the BSX. Public Safety: Police issued 131 traffic tickets over two enforcement periods, targeting speeding and handheld device use.