AGP Executive Report

Missing Child: Bermuda Police are asking the public to help locate 11-year-old Liam Murphy, last seen about 3:30pm boarding a bus near Purvis Primary School in Warwick to travel to Somerset, wearing the Purvis Primary School PE uniform; anyone with info should call 295-0011. Caricom Referendum Push: An online petition has topped 1,500 signatures urging Bermuda’s Government to hold a referendum before committing to full Caricom membership, citing concerns over economic impact and costs. Education Support: Support Public Schools says supporters have bought more than $17,300 in new school supplies for Bermuda’s public schools, with additional second-hand office supplies donated for delivery to teachers and students June 9–10. King’s Birthday: Bermuda will mark King Charles III’s official birthday with a parade along Front Street on Saturday, starting 10:30am, with traffic restrictions in the area. Youth Achievement: A record 27 young people received Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awards at Government House, including 25 Tri-Holders. Sports & Community: The 2026 Annapolis to Bermuda Race has its first four finishers, led by Time Machine, and Bermuda’s Road Safety Council is urging safe travel during Carnival 2026.

World Cup Cricket: Bermuda’s T20 World Cup hopes could get tougher if the ICC brings back a Global Qualifier, meaning an extra stage for Associate teams. Local Cricket: The Bermuda Cricket Board has named its squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Group Qualifier (June 21–27), with Terryn Fray leading and matches at North Field. Bermuda Police: A knife was found during a traffic stop in Devonshire, leading to an arrest for dangerous driving and carrying an offensive weapon; police also lifted a Pembroke school lockdown after finding no evidence of gunshots. Housing Update: Modular housing at Boaz Island has been approved for a limited four-year pilot after an appeal overturned an earlier rejection. Aviation & Tourism: BermudAir says it sees strong demand for more Caribbean routes, including plans for additional aircraft and possible service to Britain within three years. Charity & Sport: The Butterfield Bermuda Championship says it generated more than $1.4m in charitable impact in 2025. Business & Finance: Distinguished Programs expands into property reinsurance via a Bermuda-backed platform, while CIBC Caribbean reports lower profits but calls results solid. Culture: Soca star Machel Montano headlines WAVES at Admiralty House Park on June 13.

Caricom Referendum Push: An online petition is calling for a public referendum before Bermuda commits to full membership in Caricom, with organisers saying many residents feel they weren’t properly consulted. Work Permit Update: The Government has published clearer rules on appeals and penalties under Bermuda’s revised work permit policy, including limits on unauthorised work and timelines for appeals. Health System Change: The Bermuda Hospitals Board is tightening its lab testing policy from August 3, limiting overseas tests to those ordered by BHB physicians or government clinics. Public Safety: Police lifted a Victor Scott School lockdown after checks found no evidence to support reports of gunshots in Pembroke. Sports & Youth: The BCB named Bermuda’s squad for the home T20 World Cup qualifier (June 21–27), while North Village and BFLA announced an expanded youth football partnership. World Ocean Day: Government House unveiled “Whaleen,” a 20-foot humpback sculpture made from reclaimed marine debris. Business & Finance: The BMA outlined its proposed regulatory framework for asset tokenisation, with comments due by June 30. Remembering Sir John Swan: Former Premier Sir John Swan has died at 90, with tributes highlighting his long political and business legacy.

Bermuda Healthcare: The Bermuda Hospitals Board is tightening its lab testing policy from Aug. 3, phasing out outside requests for tests that can’t be done locally and require overseas processing—BHB will only send tests abroad when ordered by BHB physicians or government clinics. Digital Safety: The Ministry of Health launched #ChatSafe Bermuda, locally tailored online guidance for suicide, self-harm and mental health, with resources for students, teachers and parents plus workshops and assemblies planned from November. Marine Pollution & Art: For World Ocean Day, a 20-foot humpback whale sculpture called “Whaleen” was unveiled at Government House, built from more than 1,000 pieces of marine debris collected around Bermuda. Public Appeal: Police renewed their call for information in the 2024 Pembroke murder of Diante Trimm, with no arrests made to date. Sports & Community: Bermuda’s women’s team beat Belize 1-0, while the Bermuda Cricket Board named the squad for the ICC T20 World Cup Americas qualifier in Bermuda (June 21–27). Business & Finance: IGI secured approval to operate an insurance office in India’s GIFT City, adding to its Bermuda and other global hubs.

World Cup & Bermuda Sports: Bermuda’s women’s national team beat Belize 1-0, with Keunna Dill scoring the winner, after a 4-0 victory in the same series. Football Friendlies: Bermuda men fell 3-0 to Cape Verde in Connecticut, despite a solid defensive effort. Cricket & Local Sport: Bailey’s Bay beat PHC by nine wickets as Jaiden Manders smashed 51 off 27 balls. Community & Environment: HSBC Bermuda is sponsoring Keep Bermuda Beautiful’s monthly community cleanups, covering supplies for volunteers across parishes. Politics: The PLP is holding its “Central Committee On The Road” meeting Monday at Paget Primary School, with a Road Safety Council presentation and ministers expected to attend. Weather: Monday looks sunny with passing showers, around 26°C, with very high UV. Public Safety: A suspect in an aggravated assault chase in Avondale died after a crash; police say the victim’s injuries were minor.

Bermuda Football: Interim coach John Barry Nusum said Bermuda “fought hard” in a 3-0 friendly loss to World Cup side Cape Verde, praising a structured, defensive approach against a team ranked far above them. World Cup Focus: FIFA’s biggest pitch challenge for 2026 is making 16 North American stadiums play like one—grass scientists describe a mostly-natural hybrid system designed for consistency. Bermuda Sports: Pembroke Panthers won the Bermuda Smash Invitational, with Gerhard Erasmus smashing 104 and Dominic Sabir making 79 not out as Panthers restricted Sandys to 159. Triathlon: Tyler Smith capped his Tunisia Africa Triathlon Cup run with a top-ten finish, placing ninth in the elite men’s race. Community & Culture: A posthumous final message from former premier Sir John Swan urged Bermudians to “take care of this island” and each other. Ocean & Science: BIOS highlighted Bermuda’s role in global ocean research as vessels operate in Bermudian waters for World Ocean Day. Good News: Bernews launched a “Reflections of Bermuda” virtual gallery celebrating island scenery and coastal views.

Avondale Violence & Crash: An aggravated assault shooting in Avondale, Arizona triggered a high-speed police pursuit and a multi-vehicle crash, leaving the suspect in extremely critical condition; police say the driver hit at Thomas Road had minor injuries. Bermuda Sports on the Move: The 2026 Annapolis to Bermuda Ocean Race is underway, with Time Machine leading early as the fleet heads toward the island. Football Friendly: Bermuda lost 3-0 to Cape Verde in a friendly in Connecticut, with Cape Verde scoring in the 33rd, 49th and 90th+1 minutes. Local Golf: Sienna Mosquera wrapped up the Connecticut Women’s Open with a learning-focused finish, tied for 33rd. Community & Culture: CURB’s “Fabric of Our Voices” fundraiser is set for June 29, bringing fashion, storytelling and performances to support racial equity work in Bermuda. Weather: Sunday looks mostly sunny with a chance of a late-night shower and highs near 26°C.

World Cup Build-Up (Sports): Bermuda’s football team faces World Cup debutants Cape Verde in Hartford today (4pm), with interim coach John Barry Nusum calling it a major test and opportunity against a higher-ranked side. Local Sports (Cricket): Sandys Spartans and Pembroke Panthers won their Bermuda Smash Invitational semi-finals to set up the final after big batting displays from Kamau Leverock and Fabien Allen’s all-round impact. Bermuda Community & Culture: CURB’s Fabric of Our Voices fundraiser is set for June 29, bringing fashion, storytelling and performances to support racial equity work. Education (Local): Warwick Academy teacher Shelly Grace retires after 47 years, marking a long career shaping health education and student wellbeing. Safety & Police: Police have renewed an appeal in a Devonshire shooting investigation and earlier reported 15-year-old Khamari Madeiros was found safe and well. Business (Aviation): BermudAir says it’s expanding beyond Bermuda with a winter growth push across the Caribbean and Central America, aiming to tackle seasonality.

Father’s Day Gifts: A roundup of off-the-beaten-track spirits includes rare rum, ultra-small-batch gin and a Dafoe-curated whisky pick—ideas for dads who like their tipples with a twist. Bermuda Police: Police renewed an appeal for witnesses after a May 27 Devonshire shooting left a man with multiple gunshot wounds. Youth & Community: Raleigh International Bermuda says CedarBridge Academy student Mycah Maragh will trek 200km across South Africa as part of a five-week expedition. Mental Health Online Safety: The Health Ministry launched #ChatSafe Bermuda, localising Orygen’s youth mental health guidance for safer digital conversations. Environment: Public Works Minister Jaché Adams urged residents to mark Earth Day and World Oceans Day with clean-ups and reduced single-use plastics. Sports: Pembroke Panthers reached the Bermuda Smash final after Fabien Allen’s match-winning spell; Sandys Spartans also advanced. Aviation: BermudAir says it’s expanding beyond Bermuda with new winter routes, including Turks and Caicos, Belize and Guatemala City. Markets: The Royal Gazette/BSX Index rose 2.44% as Butterfield gained and Devonshire Industries fell.

Public Safety: The Ministry of Justice says police were notified after a “threatening telephone call” linked to Westgate Correctional Facility, with precautions put in place while the Bermuda Police Service investigates. Leadership & Legacy: Tributes are pouring in after the death of Sir John Swan, Bermuda’s longest-serving premier (1982-1995), remembered for shaping modern Bermuda and for his independence-era gamble. Earth & Oceans: Public Works and Environment Minister Jache Adams urged residents to mark Earth Day and World Oceans Day, pointing to Bermuda’s conservation wins and ongoing sustainability work. Captive Insurance: KPMG Bermuda named Kijali Jean-Marie as the latest recipient of its captive scholarship and internship programme, marking the first year’s success at the Bermuda Captive Conference. Aviation & Tourism: BermudAir confirmed new winter international routes from St. Pete–Clearwater (PIE) to Turks and Caicos, Belize and Anguilla. Sports: Bermuda women beat Belize 4-0 in a friendly, while the Bermuda Smash Invitational heads into semi-finals with Hurricanes aiming for the final. Business: The Bermuda Stock Exchange closed June 4 down 3.11% as Butterfield shares fell and Bermuda Aviation shares jumped.

Markets & Business: ShaMaran Petroleum says its shares begin trading today on Euronext Growth Oslo, with an information document published for the listing. Insurance & Finance: AM Best affirmed North End Re Ltd.’s A- (Excellent) financial strength and “a-” issuer credit ratings, outlook stable, while Bermuda’s BSX trading saw Butterfield shares slip and the RG/BSX index fall. Weather & Safety: The Bermuda Weather Service reports record-breaking June rainfall over two days, causing flooding and prompting a small craft warning as gusts reached 38mph. Public Health: Bermuda’s Ministry of Health reiterates Ebola risk remains low, with no confirmed cases and monitoring in place for travellers. Local Governance & Community: Bermuda marks the death of Sir John Swan, with flags set to fly at half mast, and the Bermuda Archives hosts International Archives Day on June 9. Travel & Tourism: BermudAir expands its Caribbean network, adding new routes including Belize, Turks and Caicos, Anguilla and Guatemala City. Sports: Sienna Mosquera sits in striking distance after an opening 78 at the Connecticut Women’s Open, and Bermuda’s national team call-up news continues with Xahvi Deroza ahead of the Cape Verde friendly.

BermudAir Expansion: BermudAir is ramping up its winter network with new nonstop routes from the U.S., including direct service to Belize and Turks & Caicos, plus a Toronto-to-Turks & Caicos route that continues to Anguilla—tickets go on sale June 5 and flights run seasonally from December. Local Travel & Safety: The Bermuda Police Service is urging extra road caution after heavy rain, citing flooding and potholes. Environment & Heritage: The Bermuda National Trust unveiled a solar-panelled pergola at Waterville to generate renewable power while protecting the Grade 1 listed building’s historic look. Marine Protection Push: More than 60 groups backed an urgent open letter to support the Marine Spatial Plan and a Marine Development Act. Finance Watch: The Bermuda Monetary Authority is consulting on potential new banking models, with a separate proposal that could raise penalties for late bank filings up to $10m. Justice & Courts: Police arrested a third teenager linked to the Southampton Rangers firearms incident. Health & Community: Bermuda’s cancer care needs are growing, with more people now accessing radiation therapy locally.

Insurance & Regulation: Convex Group has launched a UK-based managing general agency, Kinetic Insurance Services, targeting specialty and niche lines, with trading set to begin in Q4 2026. Public Safety: National Security Minister Kim Wilkerson says public CCTV around Southampton Rangers was working during the May 24 shooting, while acknowledging intermittent camera failures and promising fixes. Crime Update: Police have arrested a third teenager linked to the Southampton Rangers firearms incident, following arrests of a 17-year-old and a 16-year-old. Local Education: Eight Bermuda College nursing students completed associate degrees at a pinning ceremony, becoming the first graduates from the programme after recent accreditation. Environment: PwC Bermuda is backing the Living Reefs Foundation with five years of support, including $60,000 for its Coral Garden initiative and help for a snorkel trail and research boat. Captives & Fintech: Bermuda’s captive sector is exploring stablecoin opportunities, with the BMA allowing captives to hold recognised stablecoins up to 25% of capital and surplus (with approval). Sports: Pembroke Panthers finished unbeaten in the Bermuda Smash Invitational league stage after a dominant win over Sandys Spartans.

Bermuda Captive Conference: Economy and Labour Minister Jason Hayward told delegates Bermuda’s edge comes from balancing innovation with internationally recognised regulation, with captives increasingly helping firms manage cyber, climate and geopolitical risks. Aviation Expansion: BermudAir is ramping up its winter network, adding direct service to Grand Cayman via Turks & Caicos and launching non-stop routes to Turks & Caicos, Belize and Anguilla from the US, with flights on sale Friday; the airline is also relocating its Orlando service from MCO to Orlando Sanford (SFB). Insurance & Finance Moves: Convex Group launched UK-based Kinetic Insurance Services, a technology-enabled MGA starting trading in Q4 2026, while Arch Capital expanded Maamoun Rajeh’s president role and Pinnacle Actuarial Resources acquired Ordinance Holdings and Grape Bay renewal rights. Local Updates: The Governor postponed the King’s Birthday reception due to bad weather; Port Royal Primary School will host a public fun day marking 90 years; and police are investigating serious injuries after a collision on Rosemont Avenue, Pembroke.

Caricom Membership: Bermuda has wrapped up its public consultation on becoming a full CARICOM member, with Home Affairs Minister Alexa Lightbourne saying the government will now review feedback and set an official position later this year. Healthcare Update: KEMH patient flow work is showing measurable gains, with admitted patients waiting a median of about five hours for a decision to admit and a further 20 hours boarding, as the Bermuda Hospitals Board targets six hours for ED boarding. Banking Deal Watch: At least seven firms are advising on CIBC’s $1.6 billion sale of its CIBC Caribbean stake to Butterfield, a landmark transaction aimed at expanding Butterfield’s regional footprint. Local Business & Finance: Hamilton Insurance Group launched its Private Clients business within Hamilton Global Specialty, appointing Jamie Keaney as Head of Private Clients. Infrastructure & Community: A One Bermuda Alliance MP criticised Southampton’s Church Road roadworks timing and says resident-requested safety and traffic improvements were not included. Sports: The Bermuda Smash Invitational match between Hamilton Parish Hurricanes and Smith’s Sixers was rained off, with both teams awarded five points. Tourism: Owen Darrell highlighted Bermuda’s tourism sector at Caribbean Week 2026 in New York.

Education Reform Pressure: The Bermuda Union of Teachers says education reform is stuck, demanding Minister Crystal Caesar publish a clear next-step plan, data and costs instead of more “gathering data.” Immigration Access: The Department of Immigration will now answer email queries within two business days, with dedicated addresses for work permits, BOTC passports and status/PRC applications. Community Support: Bermuda Is Love launched a Summer Scholarship Programme offering two $5,000 awards to Bermudian students, judged on community engagement, with applications due June 30. Public Safety & Courts: A Cambridge home closure order was extended three months over anti-social behaviour; in Bermuda, two men face trial set for September 16 over alleged assaulting police officers at Cambridge Beaches. Captive Insurance Spotlight: Thomas McMahon received the Fred Reiss Lifetime Achievement Award at the Bermuda Captive Conference, while industry leaders discussed how to attract more Bermudians into the sector. Regional Security: Bermuda hosted the Caribbean Customs Law Enforcement Council conference, focusing on smuggling and financial crime. Tech & Finance Moves: AXIS Capital appointed Austin Su as Head of Alternative Risk, North America, as Bermuda’s insurance and digital finance ecosystem keeps expanding. Sports & Local Pride: Emma Harvey set a new national record in the 50m butterfly in Europe, and Bermuda’s Gavin Manders won medals in Caribbean pickleball events.