AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLocal Governance & Politics: Opposition Leader Ben Smith says Bermuda’s proposed Education Authority must be truly independent, warning against a board that can be filled with political loyalists. Regional Diplomacy: Premier David Burt calls Bermuda’s CARICOM Heads of Government meeting in St. Lucia “productive and forward looking,” focusing on food security, cost of living and trade diversification. Public Safety: Bermuda Police warn residents about bank impersonation scams that ask for login credentials and push victims to send funds overseas. Finance & Business: HSBC appoints Paul Shaw as Chief Information Officer for Bermuda, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, as it boosts cybersecurity and digital resilience. Regulation: Draft Beneficial Ownership Regulations 2026 and revised guidance notes are released ahead of expected legislative amendments. Community & Culture: Bermuda Arts Council announces 2026 grant recipients, while Family Centre and Clarien Bank gear up for Cup Match Tag Day on July 29 to fund mental health counselling and youth programmes. Sports & Youth: Youth Parliament debates whether Bermuda should lower the voting age to 16; Bermuda’s Logan Jiménez impresses on Hibernian’s Ireland tour. Tourism & Lifestyle: Bermuda’s BUEI launches the Discover Hamilton Tour, pairing the Ocean Discovery Centre with an e-bike ride around Hamilton. Weather: Sunny breaks with occasional rain/showers expected Thursday, with a small craft warning in place.
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