AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoElectricity Act row in Parliament: The Senate passed the Electricity Amendment Act 2026, with Attorney-General Kim Wilkerson saying legal review was “robust” and that litigation risks were examined, while Home Affairs Minister Alexa Lightbourne argued the changes ensure energy decisions consider affordability and public impact; Belco warned the move could create “ministerial interference” by allowing the minister to suspend the Integrated Resource Plan. Housing push for seniors: A planning application has been filed for “The Village at Cann Park II” in Southampton—three storeys, 110 one-bedroom units, and basement parking—aimed at safe, affordable, accessible senior living. Road safety pressure: A call is renewed for speed cameras after Bermuda recorded nine road deaths this year, with the island on track for 18 fatalities. Public services jobs drive: A free Public Service Career Fair and Expo opens tomorrow across Pier 6 and Cabinet grounds, with more than 200 openings and over 20% of officers due to retire next spring. Local policing update: Police say there were “no incidents of note” at National Heroes Day events, but 37 arrests were made over the long weekend, including seven for impaired driving. Fire at Sally Port dump: A blaze at the government-run Sally Port Dump in Dockyard was extinguished within about an hour; no injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.
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