Football & Leadership: Shaun Goater has turned down an offer to become Bermuda’s next men’s national coach, saying the current structure and resources don’t match the ambitions discussed. Housing & Planning: West End’s Lantana Cottage Colony owner says a shift from an ultra-luxury hotel concept to an affordable residential community is being considered due to logistical challenges and Bermuda’s housing shortage. Youth & Culture: The All Grads Rhythm & Fashion Show is set to bring senior school graduates to the runway with outfits inspired by the headlines that shaped their birth years. Arts & Skills: Kathryn Mullen, a veteran puppeteer behind major productions, will lead a five-week “From Pencil to Puppet” course aimed at building a local puppetry troupe. Tourism Storytelling: The Bermuda Tourism Authority launches “9 People 9 Parishes,” spotlighting each parish through local voices and short videos. Energy & Local Talent: Two students are named inaugural recipients of the Department of Energy Bursary Programme, each receiving $25,000 plus a paid summer internship. Food Security: Government unveils “Grow Local” to boost domestic food supply, while the 10-year “Grow Eat Save” gardening programme marks another milestone. Environment Funding: Applications open for UK Darwin Plus grants for biodiversity and climate resilience projects across Overseas Territories. Insurance & Finance: Beazley appoints Stefan Wunderlich as Head of Alternative Risk Transfer in Bermuda, while Butterfield moves to acquire CIBC Caribbean in a US$1.8b deal. Public Safety: Police say they’re stepping up presence after three confirmed firearms incidents, warning of stop-and-search and traffic disruption. Mental Health: Health Minister Kim Wilson marks Mental Health Anti-Stigma Month’s end, reaffirming efforts to expand access and reduce stigma.