AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoElectricity Rates: Belco’s Aug. 1 electricity “unbundling” will split bills into generation and transmission/distribution charges, with the Ministry of Home Affairs calling it overdue clarity but critics warning solar owners may face higher facilities charges without truly fair cost-reflective pricing. Police Accountability: A serving Bermuda Police officer has been arrested on dishonesty allegations, with an investigation ongoing. Human Rights Watch: The Human Rights Commission says 2025 intakes rose to 215, led by employment discrimination, and the annual report was tabled in the House. Workforce & Youth: Jason Hayward told MPs the Youth Employment Programme placed 170 students and highlighted Bermuda Job Connect usage since April. Politics: Jason Hayward’s PLP leadership forum was restricted to party members, sparking a dispute over access. Sports & Community: Warwick make one change for Rangers in Western Counties cricket; Bermuda Team Racing Nationals begin in Hamilton Harbour; and a 653lb blue marlin highlight came from the Swish crew. Business & Finance: Triangle Life gets a preliminary AM Best credit assessment; AM Best also affirmed ratings for BNY Trade Insurance and The Hamilton Insurance Corp. Culture & Heritage: A CARICOM heads meeting communiqué was released, and a Heritage Matters piece marks 250 years since US independence.
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