Local Education & Youth: Bermuda Education Network’s Summer Learning Programme at Somersfield Academy put six young interns to work supporting nearly 60 students with literacy help, while giving the interns real classroom experience. Community & Culture: Emancipation Anniversary gatherings at the Sally Bassett statue at Cabinet Grounds brought together faith and civic leaders to reflect on lessons from slavery’s end and how they apply today. Museums & Heritage: National Museum of Bermuda opened “Your Pictures, Your Objects, Your Stories, Our History,” featuring community photos, objects and personal narratives tied to the “The Story of US” campaign. Work & Immigration: The Department of Immigration extended the Actuary Work Permit Policy until July 31, 2027, keeping qualified applications on a 10-working-day processing timeline. Arts & Scholarships: Seven dancers earned National Dance Foundation of Bermuda scholarships, bursaries and grants, including support for training at Boston Conservatory. Sports & Sailing: Ida Lewis Distance Race is expanding youth offshore opportunities with Youth Challenge and Collegiate Challenge divisions, with Bermuda sailors cited as proof of the pathway. Weather Watch: “Soaking start to August” signals heavy, stormy conditions ahead, with rain and possible flooding risk. Lifestyle & Home: Garden experts warn that wildflower seed mixes can include non-native or invasive plants, urging Bermuda gardeners toward native perennials from reputable nurseries. Public Service: Government travel costs show Minister Owen Darrell’s Azores trip totalled $4,222.77.