AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCost-of-living row: OBA senator Victoria Cunningham says the government is misrepresenting a Senate vote on the Cost of Living Commission Amendment, arguing the real decision was to defer third reading for scrutiny. Public safety procurement: Government has published an RFP to buy up to six Class B fire pumpers for delivery in 2027-28, with proposals due Aug. 18. Insurance & reinsurance: AM Best warns record reinsurance capital could trigger “irrational” competition and a return to soft-market pricing; it flags a key test in the next 12 months. Banking access: The Bermuda Monetary Authority is consulting on rules that would require banks to get ministerial clearance before changing certain consumer fees, and separately is consulting on introducing basic bank accounts for eligible residents. Local finance talent: Butterfield’s 2026 summer internship programme has wrapped, placing 10 Bermudian undergrads across retail, corporate/private banking, asset management, consumer credit, card services and HR. Energy infrastructure: A lane closure is set for North Shore Road near Shelly Bay (Aug. 10-15) for inspections tied to the SOL-to-BELCO fuel transmission line. Tourism & labour: Talks ended an industrial action sit-out by Hamilton Princess housekeeping staff after a three-hour stand-off with the Bermuda Industrial Union. Aviation tech: DeTect won a contract to supply MERLIN True3D bird detection radar for Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Jakarta.
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