AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy Policy: OBA MP Dwayne Robinson says Bermuda needs a clear national direction on energy after the National Electricity Sector Policy consultation ended, pointing to Belco’s fuel adjustment impacts and backlash over new solar facilities charges. Clean Energy & Rates: The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce warns Belco’s revised electricity billing (effective Aug 1) could lengthen solar payback periods and slow rooftop adoption. Local Governance: Bermuda Police Service says an officer arrested on dishonesty allegations has been suspended from duty with pay while an investigation continues. Environment: A specialist team and rattlesnake-scent dogs are set to track down a rattlesnake first reported in Southampton near Gibbs Hill Road. Regional Leadership: Nigel Burgess has been elected Deputy Chairman of the Caribbean utility regulators group OOCUR, boosting Bermuda’s role in regional energy regulation. Community & Youth: Beyond The Fairways Foundation marks the first graduates of its School-to-Course golf programme, with scholarships for the next step. Sports: Bermuda junior golfers and squash players bring home strong results from Florida and Tortola. Business: Bermuda Stock Exchange trading was flat on July 13, with Butterfield and Allshores closing unchanged.
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