AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWork Permits Update: Bermuda’s revised work permit policy spells out appeal timelines and tougher penalties for unauthorised work, including civil fines up to $10,000 and possible placement on the Stop List. Caricom Referendum Push: An online petition is calling for a public referendum before Bermuda commits to full Caricom membership, arguing the public hasn’t been fully consulted. Public Safety: Police lifted a lockdown at Victor Scott School after checking reports of suspected gunshots in Pembroke and finding nothing to substantiate the claims. Health System Changes: The Bermuda Hospitals Board will phase out outside requests for overseas lab tests that can’t be done locally, except when ordered by BHB physicians or government clinics. Marine Pollution Awareness: Government House unveiled “Whaleen,” a 20-foot humpback whale sculpture made from more than 1,000 pieces of marine debris for World Ocean Day. Business & Finance: The Bermuda Monetary Authority outlined a proposed regulatory framework for asset tokenisation, with comments due by June 30. Sports: Bermuda named its squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas qualifier in Bermuda (June 21–27), with tickets now on sale.
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