Government Finances: Premier David Burt told MPs Bermuda is moving from “record” deficits to an economy that’s growing, with a preliminary 2025-26 budget surplus projected at $169.6m. Education Reform: The Education Authority Bill is set to be tabled, with the minister saying the new authority must be durable beyond ministers and governments. Workforce & Training: The Department of Workforce Development opened new HQ at Bermuda College, aiming to better connect classroom learning to workplace opportunities. Local Learning Pathways: Bermuda College and Dalhousie launched an electrical engineering pathway that lets students complete year one locally before transferring into year two in Canada. Community & Culture: BMA staff volunteered with eight charities; the National Museum’s Grundy Youth Photography Competition opens (theme: “Hidden in Plain Sight”); Taste of Bermuda returns Oct 8–11. Justice: A jury found former senator Curtis Richardson guilty in the death of footballer Marco Warren. Business Moves: Everest Group completed the sale of its Canadian retail operations to Wawanesa; KPMG promoted four senior staff in Bermuda. Faith & Heritage: St Mary’s Anglican Church marks its 400th anniversary with a commemorative book and visiting Archbishop Philip Wright. Domestic Abuse Awareness: Women’s Resource Centre marks October as Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, highlighting non-physical forms of abuse.