AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDisability & Social Policy: Youth Minister Tinéé Furbert told the House the Government is moving from promise to delivery with strengthened disability laws and a standalone Comprehensive Disability Act after hearing ongoing discrimination and barriers. Education & Governance: Opposition Leader Ben Smith renewed claims of political interference in a Port Royal Primary School disciplinary matter, arguing teachers feel unsupported and fear consequences for protecting students. Mental Health: Health Minister Kim Wilson used Mental Health Anti-Stigma Month to reaffirm plans to expand access to care and reduce stigma. Housing Delivery: Housing Minister Zane DeSilva says the Affordable Housing Programme will start with 229 units, with $114.75m earmarked and an 18-month build push using precast methods. Public Safety: National Security Minister Michael Weeks announced four new Rosenbauer Panther airport crash tenders are now operational at LF Wade. Finance & Business: Butterfield agreed to acquire CIBC’s controlling stake in CIBC Caribbean in a US$1.8bn deal, with expected close in H1 2027. Caricom Membership: Home Affairs Minister Alexa Lightbourne says full Caricom membership would cost about $278,790 annually, with public consultation ending Sunday and a White Paper to follow. Environment Grants: Applications opened for Darwin Plus environmental funding for UK Overseas Territories. Digital Finance: Premier David Burt outlined legislation to let Bermuda accept stablecoin payments and manage certain public assets digitally. Transport Notice: A traffic notice was issued for Sunday’s BRCC Road Race. Tourism Campaign: Bermuda Tourism Authority launched “9 People 9 Parishes” with Bermudians spotlighting local culture and food.
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