AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBack-to-school Support: The Mirrors Programme and Bermuda Community Outreach Foundation will hand out 200 backpacks at Death Valley Playground in Southampton on Aug. 30, building on 384 already distributed since 2024. Education & Skills: The Department of Education says its Steam Academy summer programme was a success, with primary students doing hands-on projects and a new 13–15 track featuring trades, electrical engineering and career visits. College Pathways: Bermuda College signed an agreement with UK’s Hartpury University/Hartpury College to let eligible students complete two years in Bermuda before transferring, plus sports-related routes via its Foundation Diploma. Local Development: A convenience store, pharmacy and ATM are proposed for St David’s as part of a Marginal Wharf consolidation plan by Southside Holdings. Youth Football: Registration is open for the Athene Youth Kickstart Cup (Oct. 9–11) for U-7, U-9 and U-11 teams, with free registration closing Sept. 16. Insurance & Governance: ABIR appointed Elizabeth Breeze as treasurer and added finance committee members; Bermuda Monetary Authority also issued a notice cancelling an insurer’s registration. Road Safety Push: Transport Minister Owen Darrell says Bermuda is moving to cut serious collisions and fatalities by 50% by 2030, with stepped-up enforcement and speed cameras planned. Tropics Watch: Forecasters are tracking Atlantic invests 92L and 94L as they head toward tropical depression strength, while Cristobal has weakened.
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