AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRattlesnake response: Bermuda has brought in specialist handlers and two snake-sniffing dogs from overseas after an eastern diamondback rattlesnake report near a resort and golf course area, with searches focused around dawn and dusk and residents asked to stay vigilant. Marine clean-up: Keep Bermuda Beautiful and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources are preparing an island-wide survey to identify abandoned and derelict vessels, aiming to prevent pollution, habitat damage, and navigation hazards. Parks and pets: Dog walkers are being asked to bring their own waste bags temporarily while DogiPot supplies are out at some public locations, with restocking expected in about a month. Energy policy shake-up: Bermuda’s Integrated Resource Plan process has been suspended for up to 18 months, raising questions for the future electricity mix and clean-energy planning. Cost of living transparency: New legislation strengthens the Cost of Living Commission’s powers, including monitoring whether duty relief on essential items actually lowers prices. Community improvements: A $3 million community beautification programme will fund small local works like clean-ups, landscaping, and safety upgrades. Cyber security: A parliamentary report on the 2023 government cyberattack suggests ransom demand and possible ransom-related payments, with further scrutiny recommended.
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