AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCaribbean banking shake-up: Butterfield Bank has agreed to buy CIBC Caribbean Bank’s 91.7% stake in a US$1.794bn deal, creating a bigger regional banking and wealth platform across the Caribbean, with completion expected in the first half of 2027. Housing push: In the House of Assembly, Housing Minister Zane DeSilva said the Affordable Housing Programme’s initial phase will deliver 229 units, using precast concrete, with sites including Albert Row, Victoria Place and Tommy Fox Road. Pensions debate: MPs will debate Public Service pension reforms, including changes to reflect the 2025 policy overhaul, alongside supplementary budget amendments. Vital stats update: Bermuda’s Registry General annual report shows births rose to 452 in 2025 (up 27) while resident deaths fell to 552 (down for the second straight year). Local food plan: Minister Diallo Rabain launched “Grow Local,” an online tool to match landowners with farmers to boost local crop production. Health reminders: The Ministry of Health urged residents to cut rodent activity and prevent mosquito breeding as warmer conditions ramp up. Summer culture: Bermuda’s June calendar is packed with outdoor events and after-work social spots as the island settles into summer.
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