Public Service Hiring & Skills: Bermuda’s Public Service Career Fair and Expo drew jobseekers and students to meet departments directly, with recruitment and hard-to-fill roles (engineers, accountants, compliance, lawyers, teachers, nurses) still a key challenge. Healthcare Oversight: King Edward VII Memorial Hospital’s emergency department is set for an independent UK-led operational review after serious shortfalls were flagged, with an external team expected to arrive soon and report publicly after about six weeks. Fraud Watch: Police warned residents about scammers posing as bank staff to steal login credentials and move funds overseas. Transport Demand: Early ridesharing results show 220 trips completed in the first six days with 14 active operators, and demand peaking during the holiday and Carnival weekend. Tourism Impact: Government says Carnival in Bermuda 2026 support of $444,000 is projected to generate about $1.47m in visitor economic activity, plus international exposure. Insurance & Risk: MS Amlin cautioned that even with a quieter Atlantic forecast, major hurricane risk remains; Bermuda’s life reinsurance leaders also highlighted ongoing risk management upgrades. Energy Policy: The Electricity Amendment Act 2026 cleared the Senate, with debate continuing over affordability and ministerial powers. Governance & AI: PwC’s Bermuda survey found directors see an AI oversight gap, and many believe board refresh is needed. Capital Markets: Bermuda Stock Exchange trading was inactive, while Butterfield shares rose in New York.