AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOffshore Sailing: The 54th Newport Bermuda Race kicks off Friday with a centennial partnership between the Cruising Club of America and the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, plus a “Starting Line Live Show” powered by Ørsted. AI & Jobs: Opposition Leader Ben Smith says Bermuda’s government has no Bermuda-specific plan for how AI will affect local roles and retraining needs. Board Governance: PwC’s Caribbean Corporate Governance Survey (Bermuda edition) finds a widening AI oversight gap, with many directors lacking AI education and formal frameworks. Electricity Reform: The Electricity Amendment Act 2026 has passed, expanding ministerial public-interest powers tied to affordability; Belco warns this could create ministerial interference, while Minister Alexa Lightbourne argues affordability and national impact must be considered. Digital Assets Compliance: A one-day digital asset compliance boot camp at Bermuda College will bring regulators and industry together on DABA licensing, governance, risk and oversight. Marine Science & Community: Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI) hosts a free Oceans Open House June 20, and the research vessel Atlantis docks to showcase Bermuda’s role in ocean research. Public Service Workforce: Bermuda hosted an Overseas Territories summit focused on recruitment, retention, reform and integrating emerging technologies like AI into public administration.
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