Marine Policy & Funding: Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme partners have put in $10.1m since 2019, but implementation hinges on the Marine Development Act, which would also activate an ocean fund aimed at backing sustainable “blue” businesses. Infrastructure & Costs: A local commentary warns that deferred maintenance is turning routine repairs into major reconstruction bills, citing the Swing Bridge and other aging links. Fisheries Debate: The Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda has submitted a counterproposal to the Blue Prosperity Plan, calling for a “fully-protected outer ring” (about 15 miles wide) to improve enforcement and deter foreign fishing. Aviation Talent: Bermuda Airport Authority bursaries of $5,000 each go to three students (Elias Reece, Ishmeal Naylor, Remy Donawa) pursuing aviation studies. Insurance & Tech Careers: Coralisle Group wrapped its 2026 summer internship programme, taking students from Bermuda and across six Caribbean jurisdictions into insurance, legal, finance, tech and more. Emerging Risks in Bermuda: Relm Insurance appoints Timothy Powell to lead Asia-Pacific expansion, with a focus on underwriting advanced technology risks. Digital Assets Insurance: Banyan Risk launched a Bermuda product for digital assets and emerging risks, offering D&O, professional liability and crime coverage. Energy Security: Bermuda-flagged LNG carrier GasLog Shanghai lost propulsion after an attack in the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring no “plan B” for the energy corridor. Local Business Markets: LOM Holdings reported first-half revenue up 6.4% but costs up 13.1%, with management pointing to AI-driven market swings.