AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHousing Delivery: Minister Zane DeSilva says Phase Two of Bermuda’s affordable housing push is underway, with sites under review including Maria Hill (Sandys), Tudor Hill (Southampton), Ocean View (Warwick), Ewing Street (Hamilton) and Harbourview (St David’s), with some earmarked for rentals and others for homeownership. Energy Policy: The Integrated Resource Plan process has been formally suspended for up to 18 months, with the Minister citing the need to align electricity planning with Government policy to reduce costs. Education Reform: MPs heard that a Cambridge Checkpoint review shows a widening gap between high- and low-performing students in primary and middle schools, especially in maths and science, as the Education Authority Bill moves through the House. Road Safety: Bermuda Police reported eight DUI cases in one day at Hamilton Magistrates’ Court, with five guilty pleas and immediate 18-month driving bans. Cyberattack Follow-Up: A parliamentary report on the 2023 cyberattack flags possible ransom-related payments totalling about $4.4m and recommends a Public Accounts Committee probe into who approved and why. CARICOM & Politics: OBA plans a public town hall on CARICOM membership, while CARICOM associate membership grows as Martinique and French Guiana join. Business & Finance: AM Best left Vantage Risk ratings unchanged after leadership changes; Butterfield agreed to buy a 91.7% stake in CIBC Caribbean Bank for $1.8b. Environment & Public Safety: US specialists and trained dogs have begun a 10-day search for a reported Eastern Diamondback rattlesnake in Southampton.
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