AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBermuda Triangle: A Channel 5 documentary says Bermuda’s “mystery” may come down to an underwater volcano rich in magnetite, which could make compasses spin and confuse sailors. Banking Deal: Butterfield has agreed to buy CIBC’s 91.7% stake in CIBC Caribbean for about US$1.79b, with a mandatory offer for remaining shares and a target close in H1 2027. Digital Finance: Premier David Burt says Bermuda will update public finance laws to allow stablecoin payments and digital asset management for government services and public funds. Regulator Tech: The Bermuda Monetary Authority appoints Mesheiah Keane as COO and Graham Collier as CTO to push its technology transformation agenda. Housing Delivery: Minister Zane DeSilva says 229 homes will be built in an 18-month push, using precast construction and new delivery frameworks. Environment Funding: Applications are open for Darwin Plus grants supporting biodiversity and climate resilience across UK Overseas Territories. Local Food Link: “Grow Local” launches an online tool connecting landowners with farmers to expand Bermuda’s agricultural output. Marine Life: A Bermuda-named fish, the Atlantic pearlfish, is highlighted for living inside sea cucumbers. SailGP: Black Foils confirm their return at Canada SailGP in Halifax after the Auckland crash, while New York hosts the Rolex SailGP Championship this weekend.
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