AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoWorld Cup spotlight: Curacao’s Tahith Chong is set to face Germany on June 14, with the tiny island making history as the smallest nation to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026, and the squad largely drawn from the Dutch diaspora. Travel & connectivity: BermudAir is launching a new direct Toronto to Turks and Caicos service starting Dec 19, with weekly Saturday flights (and onward links to Anguilla). Local culture & community: Bermuda Day Float Awards handed out top honours across natural heritage, upcycled, art and school categories at MakerSpace on June 8. Environment & science: HSBC hosted an ASU BIOS Climate Month presentation bringing together Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution voices. Health & public awareness: Minister Kim Wilson marked June as HIV Awareness Month, citing a recent uptick in new diagnoses and urging testing and prevention. Housing & money: Housing minister Zane DeSilva pushed banks to do more for homeownership as the Affordable Housing Programme moves forward. Governance update: A policy paper was tabled on proposed co-operative legislation, aiming for a modern legal framework and a dedicated registrar. Transport update: Regulated ridesharing officially launched June 10, with early permit applications and taxi-first guidance. Sports: T20 Knockout Finals are set for Sunday June 14 at White Hill Field.
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