Public Finance & Pensions: The House of Assembly approved amendments to past budgets and a “clarification” of the Public Service Superannuation Act, with Premier David Burt saying the changes are technical and meant to match the original intent of last year’s reforms, including a 10% pension increase for retirees (effective April 1, paid in October). Local Food Security: Minister Diallo Rabain unveiled the “Grow Local” initiative in Parliament, aiming to close the gap between Bermuda’s designated agricultural land and what’s actually being farmed, using an online platform to connect people with land to farm. Environment Funding: Government House says applications are open for UK Darwin Plus grants for biodiversity and climate resilience projects across Overseas Territories, including local schemes for organisations and individuals. Community Gardening: The Health Ministry marked the 10th year of the Eat Grow Save gardening programme, celebrating participants and noting new support to establish a teaching garden. Tourism Spotlight: The Bermuda Tourism Authority launched “9 People, 9 Parishes,” with a new video series highlighting each parish through local stories. Sports: Bermuda rugby faced a tough 69-12 loss to Atlantic Privateers, while cricket’s Bermuda Smash Invitational opened with wins for Pembroke Panthers and Hamilton Parish Hurricanes. Honours: An Honours & Awards Ceremony at Government House recognised long service and service awards across the police and fire & rescue services. Bermuda Triangle: A Channel 5 documentary revisits the Bermuda Triangle mystery, pointing to an underwater volcano and magnetite-rich rocks that could disrupt compasses.