Electricity Rates & Transparency: Home Affairs Minister Alexa Lightbourne backed Belco’s “unbundling” of electricity charges, saying the move brings overdue clarity after a ministry review found residential customers carried a disproportionate share of fixed system costs—aiming to correct that imbalance without raising bills. Solar Impact: Bermuda solar providers warn the new rate structure will hit rooftop customers harder, with one company saying residents who invested in renewables will “feel the real weight,” while others say they’ve cut installation costs to cope. Public Transport Tech: The ShoreLink app added offline fare validation so eligible mobile tickets can be checked on board even without Wi‑Fi or mobile data. Local Fintech for Merchants: Working On It launched an app to help Bermuda entrepreneurs accept payments with lower fees than card processing, offering weekly payouts after verification. Cyber/Scam Alert: Police warned of bank impersonation scams that ask for login credentials and push victims to move funds overseas. Digital Finance in the Region: Circle secured final U.S. OCC approval for a national trust bank tied to USDC custody plans, while analysts weigh how much the charter helps against stablecoin competition. Health Scholarships: Bermuda Hospitals Board awarded $152,000 in scholarships to 12 students across medicine, nursing, and allied health. Research & Safety: Bermudian criminologist Frankco Harris shared doctoral work on island gang dynamics with police commissioners from British Overseas Territories in London. Workforce Programs: Economy and Labour Minister Jason Hayward highlighted Youth Employment Strategy summer programmes and Bermuda Job Connect. CARICOM Governance: A CARICOM heads meeting communiqué was released from Saint Lucia.