AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoElectricity & Solar Rates: Belco’s “unbundling” is moving usage and demand charges into separate lines, and Bermuda’s Home Affairs Minister says the change should correct a long-standing cost imbalance—while solar providers warn rooftop customers will “feel the real weight” of the update. Public Health: Bermuda’s Health Ministry says no one under 18 can legally consent to a tattoo without a parent or guardian present and written consent; an investigation led to a local studio’s licence being suspended. Local Tech for Transport: The ShoreLink app adds offline fare validation so eligible mobile tickets can be checked on board even without Wi‑Fi or mobile data. Digital Finance Watch: Circle won final U.S. OCC approval for a national trust bank charter tied to USDC custody plans, as regulators move blockchain closer to mainstream finance. Community & Skills: Bermuda’s Family Preservation Tier II programme expands high-frequency family intervention for children at elevated risk, and the Youth Employment update highlights Summer Employment and Job Connect. Sports & Heritage Tech: Gil Hanse will restore Mid Ocean Club, with a detailed environmental plan and a late-2028 reopening target. Entrepreneurship App: Working On It launches to help Bermudian vendors accept payments quickly with lower card-fee pressure. Health Education: Bermuda Hospitals Board awards $152,000 in scholarships to 12 students in medicine, nursing and allied health.
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