AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDigital Government Launch: The new Government digital portal is now live, with services and official updates organised by topic, task and “life event” to make information easier to find. Power & Weather Disruptions: BELCO says recent outages were driven by an underground cable fault and storm damage, including a waterspout in St. David’s that left about 40 customers without power. Community & Business Momentum: BEDC’s Love Local Market put vendors and shoppers front and centre, while the Bermuda Digital Finance Forum pushed hands-on digital payments with an airdrop and vendor market at Pier 6. Policy Watch: MPs have advanced the Single-Use Plastics Act 2026, with customs duty relief for alternatives and a phased rollout rather than an instant blanket ban. Sports & Local Cricket: Clubs report delays in receiving Omtex T20 training balls, forcing some matches to use leftover or higher-cost Kookaburra balls. Regional Tourism: Jamaica will host the CTO Air Connectivity Summit in Feb 2027, building on Bermuda’s inaugural event.
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