AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoElectoral Reform Review: A new cross-party, 11-member working group has been set up to scrutinise the Government’s electoral reform plans before MPs see the legislation in about three months, with focus on overseas students’ absentee voting, campaign finance rules and options for strengthening electoral governance, including a future electoral commission. House of Assembly Business: MPs meet today for debates including a motion to buy Compass Point Building in Hamilton from HSBC Bermuda, plus bills on electricity planning powers, retail customs duty relief for capital investments, and a one-time 10% pensions increase for eligible public officers. Digital Infrastructure: Google’s Nuvem and Sol subsea cable systems have landed in Bermuda, boosting resilience and supporting growth in finance, insurance, reinsurance, fintech and AI infrastructure. Local Community & Safety: Ageing and Disability Services held a seniors bingo to raise awareness of elder abuse, while the House of Assembly order paper also flags statements on hurricane preparedness and online rental scams. Business & Markets: Bermuda Stock Exchange trading was light, with LOM Financial up and Allshores down, and the BSX index slipping slightly.
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