AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBAMZ 100th anniversary: The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo and Bermuda Zoological Society welcomed the community to an Open House on June 20, celebrating BAMZ’s centenary and BZS’s 50 years of support, with a chance to meet teams and look ahead to the next 100 years. Father’s Day community stories: A heartfelt Father’s Day piece encourages families to write down life stories, while another reflects on the day’s meaning and traditions. Youth & online safety: Bermuda said it’s watching the UK’s move to ban social media for under-16s, noting no formal local discussion yet, as concerns focus on online harms. LGBTQ+ dialogue: A panel at the Bermuda Sailors Home explored the root causes of homophobia, linking today’s discrimination to colonial-era laws and shame. Energy policy: The Senate passed the Electricity Amendment Act 2026, aiming to improve affordability and give a narrow public-interest power to pause planning if it shifts from what voters chose. Public Service careers: A Public Service Career Expo at Pier 6 drew students and jobseekers to meet 11 ministries and uniformed services, with attendees praising the hands-on, approachable info. Child protection survey: SCARS launched an anonymous survey on child sex abuse in Bermuda, open until June 30, to better tailor training and advocacy. Local culture & sport: Student-athletes were honoured at the 40th Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards, recognising excellence in sports, academics, leadership and character.
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