AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTattoo rules for minors: Bermuda’s Health Ministry says no one under 18 can legally consent to a tattoo. Health officers investigated a local studio and suspended its licence after concerns minors were tattooed without parents’ knowledge. The rules require a parent or legal guardian to be present for the whole procedure and to give written consent first. Pensions update: MPs approved a Contributory Pensions change that will lift benefits by 1.74% from September 15, with workers and employers paying an extra 4.25% into the CPF weekly to fund it. Electricity rate shake-up: Belco’s “unbundling” will separate generation and transmission/distribution charges so bills show what customers pay for each. The Home Affairs minister says it’s overdue transparency, while critics warn some solar owners could face higher facilities charges. Medical travel “stop list” warning: Health Minister Kim Wilson told MPs that old convictions can block urgent overseas treatment and that waivers can’t be relied on for emergencies. Sports and community: Warwick make one change for Rangers in Western Counties cricket; holders Warwick defend their title today. Bermuda Team Racing Nationals kick off in Hamilton Harbour. Business notes: Triangle Life gets a preliminary AM Best credit assessment; Bermuda’s police say a serving officer was arrested over dishonesty allegations.
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