AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPublic Guardian Office: Attorney-General Kim Wilkerson says work continues on legislation for a two-year Public Guardian pilot to protect seniors and vulnerable adults, after consultations highlighted cases of people left in hospital or homes taken over by power-of-attorney holders. Fraud Warning: Police warn of an ongoing phone scam where callers pose as bank representatives, claim fraudulent transactions, and ask for personal banking details—hang up if asked. Digicel Outage: An island-wide Digicel technical issue has left some direct-dial lines unavailable and disrupted services, with 911 and hospital lines previously affected; Digicel says teams are working to restore service. Health Alert: The Health Ministry says lab testing found prescription-only drugs hidden in “organic” sexual performance products, urging buyers to stop and seek medical advice if they experience serious side effects. Sports: Dame Flora Duffy announces her retirement, closing a career that includes Bermuda’s only Olympic gold from Tokyo 2021. Maritime & Tourism: Sail Boston coverage highlights the Spirit of Bermuda’s training and community impact, with the ship drawing attention on NBC10 Boston. Reparations Push: CARICOM has put forward a decolonisation/reparations plan urging Britain to give up territories including Bermuda. Legal/Finance: Supreme Court appoints PwC liquidators for failed Bermudian re/insurer Custodian Life Ltd. Business & Internships: Liberty Mutual Bermuda and Mosaic Insurance both welcome summer interns, expanding local talent pipelines.
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