Smart Home DIY: A new guide shows how to turn an ESP32 into a Bluetooth presence sensor that can help a smart home tell which room you’re in, using BLE signal strength instead of phone GPS or Wi‑Fi. Digital Finance in Bermuda: Circle says it has received final U.S. OCC approval to establish Circle National Trust, a federally regulated national trust bank for custody of digital assets tied to USDC—another step for Bermuda’s on-chain ambitions. Caricom Decision-Making: A Bermuda-commissioned survey finds residents are split on full Caricom membership (42% support vs 45% oppose) but strongly back a referendum (81%). Public Safety & Health: Bermuda’s Health Ministry warns that no one under 18 can legally consent to tattoos without a parent/guardian and written permission; a studio licence was suspended after an investigation. Local Tech for Transport: The ShoreLink app adds offline fare validation so eligible tickets can be checked on board even without internet. Energy & Solar: Belco’s electricity rate “unbundling” is prompting solar providers to adjust operations, with some saying rooftop solar customers will feel the real impact. Workforce & Youth: Updates highlight Bermuda’s Youth Employment and Job Connect efforts, plus a Family Preservation Tier II programme focused on high-risk families. Community Tech/Apps: A new app, Working On It, aims to help small vendors accept payments quickly with lower fees and built-in customer verification. Sports Infrastructure: St John’s Field renovations continue toward a possible late-2026-27 season reopening.