Digital finance & regulation: Bermuda’s Digital Asset Business Act is being positioned as a clear on-ramp for DAOs and DeFi teams aiming for institutional adoption, using foundation-company “legal wrappers” and a tiered licensing path to move from testing to authorisation. Arts & culture: Bermuda Arts Council second-quarter grants totalling nearly $13,000 have gone to six local creatives, including poet/filmmaker Stephan Johnstone and educator-activist Giavonna Dupree, plus Bellydance Bermuda’s Kali Bean. Community & environment: Cash Trash Bash reports collecting 1,805.7 pounds of ocean and beach trash this year, topping last year’s pace and supporting ocean-focused charities. Mental health: The Ministry of Health marked World Suicide Prevention Day, urging Bermuda to “start the conversation,” reduce stigma and strengthen support pathways. Local jobs: Fairmont Southampton has launched applications for 500+ roles as it builds its team ahead of a full reopening. Sports & youth: Scouts is seeking a new Lead Volunteer of Bermuda, and St. Pius X is set to open a new football stadium. Science & fisheries: New research links North Atlantic ocean conditions to spiny lobster recruitment, aiming to help manage a lobster fishery that’s seen declines over the past decade. Church & heritage: St. Mary’s Church begins its 400th anniversary commemorations with a Service of Lament, Remembrance and Dedication at Old Warwick Graveyard.