AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBermuda Politics & Education: Crystal Caesar resigned as Minister of Education, with Premier David Burt describing the shake-up as a “focused realignment” ahead of swearing-ins; Diallo Rabain is set to return to education, with a push to deliver long-promised Education Authority legislation and decentralise school boards and operations. Bermuda Governance: The Corporation of St George’s named Richard James as Acting Corporation Secretary and Transition Consultant after town manager Candy-Lee Foggo’s departure, citing decades of public-sector leadership. Bermuda Finance Watch: The Bermuda Monetary Authority released its 2025 Annual Report, spotlighting strengthened supervision, Basel III implementation, insurance reviews, and new digital finance work like the Embedded Supervision Pilot. Cyber & Energy Alerts: Bermuda’s regulator raised the Fuel Adjustment Rate on electricity bills from 13.784 to 14.226 cents per kWh, while separate coverage flags ongoing cybersecurity and post-office message scams. AI in Finance: 100 Women in Finance Bermuda discussed how AI is reshaping decision-making and careers, alongside the need for human oversight and regulation. Digital Assets & Insurance: Bluprynt and Chainproof launched “Verified D&O” for the digital-asset economy, aiming to streamline underwriting when issuers can prove identity and collateral backing. Global Tech/Tax: Microsoft’s country-by-country disclosure showed how profits and taxes shift toward low-tax jurisdictions, offering a rare look at tax haven tactics.
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