AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMarine Protection Funding: Bermuda’s Ocean Prosperity Programme has racked up $10.1m in partner support over seven years, but the marine spatial plan still isn’t fully realised—pending legal adoption of the Marine Development Act, which would also activate an ocean fund aimed at backing sustainable “blue” businesses. Fisheries Debate: The Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda has pushed back on the Blue Prosperity Plan, proposing a “fully-protected outer ring” in the EEZ to strengthen enforcement and limit foreign fishing pressure. Coastal Pollution Concern: The Bermuda National Trust says it has raised suspected dumping of sand and debris near Coot Pond, warning it could smother habitats, harm water quality, and damage a sensitive wetland ecosystem. Energy Policy Update: The Ministry of Home Affairs has finalised the National Electricity Sector Policy 2026 to guide Bermuda’s electricity sector to 2045, with affordability and costed pathways at the centre. Maritime Risk to LNG: A Bermuda-flagged LNG carrier (GasLog Shanghai) was reportedly disabled in the Strait of Hormuz after a projectile hit its engine room, underscoring ongoing threats to shipping in the region.
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