AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoElectricity & policy clarity: Bermuda’s Integrated Resource Plan is said to be “paused” after a July 6 suspension, but the Ministry says the plan will “continue in effect” while Belco and an opposition MP seek clarification on the timeline and whether the 2026 IRP still stands as published. Energy planning uncertainty: A separate report questions the legality of pausing the electricity needs planning after the IRP was approved and posted days earlier, adding to confusion over Bermuda’s energy direction. Subsea connectivity: Google’s new transatlantic cable “Nuvem” is set to land in Portugal with intermediate points in Bermuda and the Azores, aiming to boost resilience and capacity for growing cloud and data demand. Construction materials pressure: Builders report a concrete block shortage tied to constrained local production, limited plant capacity, and storage limits, with major projects including the Nuvem landing station adding strain. Aviation growth: BermudAir orders 10 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, its first direct Airbus purchase, to expand routes across the Caribbean and North America. Wildlife & health: Bermuda says no produce linked to a US cyclosporiasis outbreak was imported, while a separate initiative highlights community support for breastfeeding during National Breastfeeding Week.
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