AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBermuda Policing & Research: Oxford doctoral criminologist Frankco Harris presented his Bermuda-focused study on youth violence and gang dynamics to police commissioners from British Overseas Territories in London, outlining how island life shapes social patterns. Banking Tech Leadership: HSBC appointed Paul Shaw as Chief Information Officer for Bermuda, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, with a mandate covering technology delivery, innovation, digital capability and cybersecurity resilience. Insurance Talent & Digital Tools: Chubb Bermuda welcomed 25 summer interns, including four in its underwriting programme for future insurance professionals; Arch Insurance also expanded its digital algorithms leadership and transactional risk capabilities across markets that include Bermuda. Biotech Update: Saol Therapeutics resubmitted its ultra-rare disease drug candidate SL1009 to the FDA with added survival data after earlier rejection, aiming for a faster review timeline. Energy & Consumer Transparency: BELCO announced electricity rate restructuring from 1 August 2026, unbundling generation and transmission/distribution charges for clearer customer bills. Smart Home (Bermuda): A popular Home Assistant custom integration called “Bermuda” is highlighted for room-level presence tracking using BLE signals and ESP32 proxies. Local Governance & Heritage: Gil Hanse was tapped to restore Bermuda’s Mid Ocean Club, with work beginning fall 2027 and a late-2028 reopening planned.
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