CARICOM Membership Debate: The OBA says Bermuda should get a referendum and clear answers before pursuing full CARICOM membership, arguing cultural ties aren’t the same as full status and pressing for specifics on costs, benefits, and how Government will handle the regional geopolitical climate. Energy Policy Pushback: BELCO rejects changes in the Electricity Amendment Act 2026, saying decisions should be driven by an independent, evidence-based Integrated Resource Plan overseen by the Regulatory Authority. Road Safety Works: Public Works and Environment Minister Jaché Adams says Southampton’s Church Road and other parishes will see repaving plus safety upgrades like speed humps, new markings and signage, after long-running resident concerns. Digital Infrastructure Boost: Government welcomed Google’s Nuvem and Sol subsea cable landings, calling it a resilience and competitiveness win for Bermuda’s digital economy. Marine Climate Education: HSBC Bank Bermuda hosted a Climate Month event with ocean science partners, bringing together local and international researchers to discuss ocean futures. Environment & Finance Watch: A Forest 500 report says most major financial institutions still lack deforestation policies for high-risk commodities, with Bermuda-linked Fidelity International among those that dropped coverage.