AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDigital Finance: Circle, the Bermuda-licensed stablecoin firm, says US regulators have approved it to launch a federally regulated national trust bank in the US—an expansion that could ripple through Bermuda’s digital-asset ambitions. Local Governance: MPs approved a 1.74% September pension rise, while Belco’s electricity “unbundling” is set to change bills from August 1, with solar customers facing higher facilities charges. Health & Safety: Bermuda’s Health Ministry warned against tattooing minors without a parent’s written consent; a studio licence was suspended after an investigation. Sports—Basketball: Guyana edged Bermuda 59-56 in FIBA AmeriCup Caribbean pre-qualifiers, keeping qualification hopes alive. Sports—Cricket: Southampton Rangers beat Warwick Workmen’s by 72 runs in the Western Counties. Sports—Volleyball: Bermuda’s U20 beach pair Olivia Gazzard and Isabella Sousa advanced to the semifinals in St Kitts. Community & Culture: Warwick’s Ashton Easton proposed via drone lights to Maxanne Caines at Rosewood Beach Club. Travel & Society: Egypt barred a gay cruise ship after Turkey rejected it, reigniting debate over LGBTQ+ tourism access.
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