Human Rights & Social Protection: MPs approved amendments to Bermuda’s Human Rights Act that bar discrimination in housing and services for people receiving government assistance, and also tackle “discrimination by association.” Cost of Living: The House passed the Cost of Living Commission Amendment (No. 2) Act to boost price transparency and let the commission monitor whether duty relief is actually lowering shelf prices for essential goods and critical services. Tax & Health Governance: MPs also backed changes to the tax credit regime and legislation streamlining oversight of the Bermuda Health Council, including updates to health insurance arrangements. Community Support: A new $3 million community beautification programme will fund small local improvements, from clean-ups and landscaping to playground and fencing repairs. Education Tech: The Department of Education launched an online Substitute Application Platform to replace paper recruiting and improve data security and payroll accuracy. Public Safety & Environment: Dog walkers are asked to bring their own waste bags while DogiPot supplies run low, and authorities are still responding after a rattlesnake report near a resort and golf course. Crime Update: Police renewed an appeal for information in the 2017 Jahcari Francis murder as the ninth anniversary approaches. Sports: Bermuda’s Lee Terceira won the girls 12-and-under title in Florida, while Erica Hawley finished sixth at the World Triathlon Cup in Edmonton. Caricom: An OBA town hall invites residents to share views on Bermuda’s full membership bid.