Bermuda Energy Policy: The Ministry of Home Affairs has finalised Bermuda’s National Electricity Sector Policy 2026, setting direction to 2045 with affordability as the core test and a “technology agnostic” approach that costs every pathway before adoption. Digital Assets Insurance: Banyan Risk, a Bermuda-based MGA, launched a Digital Assets & Emerging Risks product backed by QBE Lloyd’s Syndicate 1886, offering D&O, professional liability and crime coverage for exchanges, custodians, fintechs and digital asset treasuries. Crypto Market Signals: STS Digital CEO flags barriers to the next crypto bull run, including AI pulling attention and delays in U.S. market-structure rules, while noting institutional crypto options can dampen bitcoin volatility. Local Infrastructure Watch: A Bermuda roads-focused op-ed asks whether highways are fit for purpose, pointing to sinking impressions and questioning the impact of heavier modern vehicles and inspection practices. UK Overseas Territories: MP Uma Kumaran was appointed to a UK ministerial role covering the Overseas Territories, with added responsibility for global tech and AI. Water Conservation Lens: A city update highlights conservation wins and gaps, with residents questioning fracking sites, car washes and data centres, and noting lawns remain a major water drain. Travel Tech: Arch RoamRight partnered with TravelJoy so advisors can quote and buy travel insurance inside the booking workflow. Climate & Weather: AccuWeather holds its hurricane outlook, saying El Niño conditions may suppress Atlantic tropical activity while monitoring waters near Bermuda for early August development.