AGP Executive Report

BAMZ 100 Campaign: The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo and the Bermuda Zoological Society launched the “Aquarium 100 Campaign,” kicking off redevelopment work at Flatts and aiming to boost animal care, education and conservation for the next century. STEM for conservation: Google is backing BZS learning with 25 tablets, six drones, underwater cameras and microscopes, helping students monitor micro forest sites and collect environmental data. Digital resilience: Bermuda welcomed Google’s Nuvem and Sol subsea cable landing at Annie’s Bay, with leaders saying it strengthens connectivity and long-term economic competitiveness. Community safety: Police outlined a high-visibility plan for National Heroes weekend and Carnival, urging residents to travel in groups and plan parking. Road repairs after rain: Public Works crews are patching potholes on North Shore Road after heavy rainfall, with repairs continuing as conditions change. School support: Support Public Schools Bermuda delivered $17,300+ in supplies to local schools, plus second-hand classroom items from teacher wish lists. Hurricane season watch: NOAA forecasts a below-average Atlantic season but warns that “one storm” can still bring major impacts.

Marine Infrastructure: Government welcomed Google’s landing of the Nuvem and Sol subsea cable systems at Annie’s Bay, calling it a major boost for Bermuda’s digital infrastructure, resilience, and long-term competitiveness. Community & Environment: The St David’s Island Historical Society is planning a public park at Annie’s Bay, with a conservation management plan approved by the Bermuda Land Management Company and supported by Google. Hurricane Readiness: NOAA forecasts a below-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season (55% chance), but stresses that even quieter seasons can still bring major storms. Housing Watch: Residents are invited to a town hall on affordable housing proposals at Tommy Fox Road and Channel House, with feedback sought ahead of next steps. Emergency Housing Update: Planning permission for nine prototype capsule units at Boaz Island has been granted for a limited four-year period after an appeal. Youth & Skills: Bermuda Is Love is offering two paid summer internships focused on advocacy, including environmental and economic justice. Wildlife/Sea Life Art: World Ocean Day celebrations included Bermuda observing the occasion with humpback whale art and related marine debris-to-art initiatives. Local Governance Debate: OBA MP Dwayne Robinson argues Bermuda should seek clear answers and a referendum before any move to full CARICOM membership. Electric Water Sports: A new electric paddleboard rental venture is preparing to launch in Bermuda after testing in Mangrove Bay.

Marine Pollution & World Ocean Day: Government House unveiled “Whaleen,” a 20-foot humpback whale sculpture made from 1,000+ pieces of Bermuda marine debris, built through shoreline clean-ups and aimed at cutting ocean plastics. Coastal Recreation: A new electric paddleboard rental venture, Sea Venture Electric Watercrafts, is preparing to launch after testing in Mangrove Bay, offering battery-assisted boards for shallow-water outings. Hurricane Preparedness: NOAA’s 2026 Atlantic outlook flags a below-average season risk, but stresses one storm can still be catastrophic—reinforcing the need for readiness. Non-profit Pay & Retention: The Non-Profit Alliance of Bermuda says many charities run lean staffing and face pay gaps versus the public sector, warning it could hurt recruitment and continuity. Third-Sector Pay Guardrails: Guidance is also out on pay “guardrails” for the island’s third sector, as discussions continue on fair compensation. Housing & Planning: Minister Diallo Rabain has granted time-limited planning permission for modular capsule units at Boaz Island, overturning an earlier refusal, while residents in St David’s are urged to weigh housing needs against long-term community impacts. Youth & Conservation Education: Opinion highlights the role of BAMZ/BZS in conservation education, while Bermuda Is Love is offering paid summer internships that include environmental and economic justice work. Wildlife & Fisheries: A call to protect fisheries stocks now adds to the week’s focus on safeguarding marine life.

Marine Pollution & Ocean Awareness: Bermuda marked World Ocean Day with “Whaleen,” a 20-foot humpback whale sculpture built from 1,000+ pieces of marine debris collected from local shorelines, displayed at Government House and created by Bermudian artist Hannah Horsfield with youth and school support. Community Cleanups: HSBC Bermuda is backing Keep Bermuda Beautiful’s Monthly Community Cleanups, covering supplies like gloves, trash bags and recycling bags to help volunteers remove litter across parishes. Ocean Governance Training: Applications are open for the Ocean Finance Education Lab (formerly Young Leaders in Ocean Governance), a 10-week programme for early-career Bermudians linking climate finance, blue economy careers and ocean governance. Marine Research: BIOS says Bermuda is again a global hub for ocean discovery, with multiple research vessels operating locally and new deep-sea tech tests planned in Bermudian waters. Sustainable Recreation: Sea Venture Electric Watercrafts is preparing to launch electric paddleboard rentals in Bermuda after testing in Mangrove Bay, offering a closer-to-shore, lower-impact way to explore local waters.

World Ocean Day in Bermuda: Government House unveiled “Whaleen,” a 20-foot humpback whale sculpture made from 1,000+ pieces of marine debris collected during shoreline clean-ups, with youth and school groups helping finish the work. Marine pollution action: A separate World Ocean Day spa promotion at Benchmark Resorts & Hotels says each Ocean Renewal treatment helps remove 25 pounds of plastic and trash via 4ocean, including Bermuda. Ocean governance training: Applications opened for Ocean Finance Education Lab (formerly Young Leaders in Ocean Governance), a 10-week programme for early-career Bermudians linking climate finance and ocean policy. Local cleanups: HSBC Bermuda is sponsoring Keep Bermuda Beautiful’s Monthly Community Cleanups, covering supplies for volunteers across parishes. Housing emergency pilots: Minister Diallo Rabain granted time-limited planning permission for modular housing at Boaz Island (four years) and for capsule units in the west end (also four years), with conditions aimed at resilience and environmental safeguards. Marine tech & wildlife research: BIOS says research vessels and a new autonomous underwater vehicle are operating in Bermudian waters as Bermuda marks World Ocean Day.

World Ocean Day in Bermuda: Government House unveiled “Whaleen,” a 20-foot humpback whale sculpture made from 1,000+ pieces of marine debris collected during shoreline clean-ups, with youth and school groups helping finish it. Ocean cleanup in a hurry: Benchmark Resorts & Hotels is rolling out World Oceans Day spa treatments in Bermuda and elsewhere, with each booking tied to removing 25 pounds of plastic and trash via 4ocean. Marine science push: Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences says the DeepVenture submersible will be tested in local waters this month, alongside RV Atlantis and RV Atlantic Explorer, as the island continues to support deep-ocean research. Community cleanups: HSBC Bermuda is sponsoring Keep Bermuda Beautiful’s Monthly Community Cleanups, covering supplies like gloves, trash bags and recycling bags. Marine governance training: Ocean Finance Education Lab (formerly Young Leaders in Ocean Governance) has opened applications for a 10-week programme on climate finance and ocean governance for early-career Bermudians. Local environment action: The Public Works and Environment Minister urged Earth Day and World Oceans Day participation, including clean-ups and cutting single-use plastics. Bermuda waters recreation: A new electric paddleboard rental venture is preparing to launch in Bermuda after testing in Mangrove Bay, using onboard motor assist for changing tides and winds.

World Ocean Day Art & Cleanup: Government House unveiled “Whaleen,” a 20-foot humpback whale sculpture built from 1,000+ pieces of marine debris collected during shoreline clean-ups, turning ocean plastic into a public call to cut pollution. Ocean-Focused Hospitality: Benchmark Resorts & Hotels launched World Oceans Day spa treatments in Bermuda that claim to remove 25 pounds of plastic and trash per booking via its partnership with 4ocean. Community Cleanups: HSBC Bermuda is sponsoring Keep Bermuda Beautiful’s monthly community cleanups, covering supplies like gloves and recycling bags to help volunteers tackle litter islandwide. Marine Research & Training: BIOS says new deep-ocean work continues in Bermudian waters, and Ocean Finance Education Lab applications are open for early-career Bermudians to learn how climate finance and ocean governance connect. Marine Protection Push: Letters urge faster action to protect fisheries stocks and strengthen enforcement, arguing Bermuda’s marine health needs real follow-through. Healthcare Lab Policy: BHB updated its laboratory testing policy to improve coordination and reduce unnecessary overseas processing, effective 3 August 2026. Privacy Compliance Gap: A review finds only 1 in 9 Bermuda companies fully comply with PIPA privacy notice requirements, highlighting transparency risks. Bermuda Turf in the Spotlight: World Cup pitch coverage spotlights years of turf science aimed at consistent, mostly natural grass surfaces—an angle that keeps Bermuda’s own grass expertise in the conversation.

Community Cleanups: HSBC Bermuda is sponsoring Keep Bermuda Beautiful’s Monthly Community Cleanups, covering supplies like gloves, trash bags and recycling bags to help volunteers tackle litter across parishes. Earth & Oceans Focus: Public Works and Environment Minister Jaché Adams urged residents to mark Earth Day and World Oceans Day with clean-ups, less single-use plastic, and better waste disposal, pointing to biodiversity wins like the recovery of the greater Bermuda land snail and progress on a Marine Spatial Plan. Marine Science in Bermuda: BIOS says new ocean research activity is underway in Bermudian waters, including tests for the DeepVenture submersible, with vessels like RV Atlantis and RV Atlantic Explorer supporting work on climate change and ocean health. Reef Stewardship Letter: A charter boat operator argues Bermuda’s reefs need faster action under the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme, saying visitors increasingly ask “where are all the fish?” Coastal Land Use: Talks continue over the defunct 9 Beaches resort at Daniel’s Head, with the property still under a memorandum of understanding tied to Norwegian Cruise Lines and potential for temporary public access. World Cup Turf Tech: Multiple reports highlight the push for consistent, mostly natural hybrid grass pitches across 16 North American stadiums—an engineering effort aimed at keeping the field from becoming the story.

World Cup Turf Science: FIFA’s 2026 pitches are getting a “living carpet” makeover across 16 North American venues, using a mostly natural grass hybrid (about 95% grass) with synthetic reinforcement, engineered drainage and irrigation so the fields stay consistent for 104 matches. Bermuda Ocean Research: As Bermuda marks World Ocean Day, BIOS says new deep-sea tech is being tested locally, with the RV Atlantis expected to dock at St George’s June 11 and autonomous underwater vehicle DeepVenture joining engineering work in Bermudian waters. Marine Protection Push: Bermuda National Trust and 60+ groups have urged the Government to implement the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme’s Marine Spatial Plan and bring in a Marine Development Act, backing protected areas and sustainable management. Earth Day & Oceans Day Call: Public Works and Environment Minister Jaché Adams encouraged clean-ups, less single-use plastic, and better waste disposal, pointing to conservation wins like the recovery of the greater Bermuda land snail. Coastal Development Watch: Talks continue over the derelict 9 Beaches resort at Daniel’s Head, with Norwegian Cruise Lines discussions ongoing and the possibility of temporary public access to part of the site. Local Youth & Environment: Raleigh International Bermuda announced CedarBridge student Mycah Maragh will take part in a five-week South Africa expedition that includes community and environmental projects.

Marine Protection Push: Bermuda National Trust and 60+ groups have urged the Government to move ahead with the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme’s Marine Spatial Plan and a Marine Development Act, calling for protected marine areas and stronger conservation action. Earth Day & Oceans Day: Public Works and Environment Minister Jaché Adams encouraged community clean-ups, reduced single-use plastics, and responsible waste disposal, pointing to biodiversity wins like the recovery of the greater Bermuda land snail and stressing progress on a Marine Spatial Plan. Ocean Science in Action: The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences says a new underwater vehicle, DeepVenture, will be tested in Bermuda waters this month, alongside Alvin and the RV Atlantis, to support work on ocean health and climate change. Coastal Development Watch: Talks continue over the long-defunct 9 Beaches resort at Daniel’s Head, with “complex negotiations” involving Norwegian Cruise Lines and discussion of possible temporary public access while redevelopment plans move forward. Community & Environment: A local student, Mycah Maragh of CedarBridge Academy, is set for a five-week South Africa expedition that includes community and environmental projects before hiking through the Drakensberg Mountains.

World Oceans Day & Earth Day Push: Public Works and Environment Minister Jaché Adams urged residents to mark Earth Day (June 5) and World Oceans Day (June 8) with clean-ups, conservation support, and cutting single-use plastics, pointing to biodiversity wins like the recovery of the greater Bermuda land snail and ongoing Marine Spatial Plan work. Marine Protection Pressure: A charter operator argues Bermuda’s reefs are still under strain and says the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme’s Marine Spatial Plan needs action now, warning visitors keep asking “where are all the fish?” Cruise Redevelopment Talks: Bermuda Land Management Corp says “complex negotiations” continue with Norwegian Cruise Lines over the derelict 9 Beaches site at Daniel’s Head, with an MOU running to year-end and possible temporary public access. Ocean Tech Testing: Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences plans tests of the DeepVenture underwater vehicle in local waters, with RV Atlantis expected to dock at St George’s June 11. Renewables for Heritage: Bermuda National Trust unveiled a solar-panelled pergola at Waterville to cut carbon while protecting the Grade 1 Paget building’s historic look. Affordable Housing Feedback: Housing and Municipalities will hold June town halls (6:30–8pm) to present proposed affordable housing projects and gather resident input. World Cup Turf Science (Global): Reports highlight years of grass research and hybrid turf engineering for the 2026 World Cup pitches, underscoring how pitch quality depends on consistent, science-led management.

Earth Day & Oceans Focus: Public Works and Environment Minister Jaché Adams urged residents to join clean-ups, cut single-use plastics and back marine habitat protection as Bermuda marks Earth Day (today) and World Oceans Day (Monday), pointing to biodiversity wins like the recovery of the greater Bermuda land snail and progress on the Marine Spatial Plan. Marine Protection Push: The Bermuda National Trust and 60+ groups submitted an open letter calling for the Marine Spatial Plan and a Marine Development Act to bring conservation measures into force, with support from research, tourism and dive operators. Coral Reef Support: PwC Bermuda announced a five-year commitment to the Living Reefs Foundation, including $60,000 for its Coral Garden work in Castle Harbour and help for a snorkel trail and research boat. Ocean Tech Testing: Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences says a new deep-sea submersible, DeepVenture, will be tested in local waters this month, alongside Alvin and the RV Atlantis. Youth & Environment: Raleigh International Bermuda announced CedarBridge Academy student Mycah Maragh will take part in a five-week trek in South Africa that includes community and environmental projects.

Earth & Oceans Watch: Public Works and Environment Minister Jache Adams urged Bermudians to mark Earth Day (June 5) and World Oceans Day (June 8), pointing to community clean-ups and conservation wins like the recovery of the greater Bermuda land snail. Coral Reef Support: PwC Bermuda announced a five-year commitment to the Living Reefs Foundation, funding its Coral Garden work in Castle Harbour, including a snorkel trail and support for research equipment. Marine Protection Push: The Bermuda National Trust and 60+ groups submitted an open letter backing the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme’s Marine Spatial Plan and a proposed Marine Development Act to strengthen marine conservation. Solar for Heritage: The Bermuda National Trust unveiled a solar-panelled pergola at Waterville to cut carbon while protecting the Grade 1 Paget building’s historic integrity. World Cup Turf Science: A new report spotlights the science and logistics behind the 2026 World Cup’s grass pitches—an angle that ties global sport to real-world turf durability and sunlight challenges. Bermuda Captive Climate Risk: At the Bermuda Captive Conference, speakers discussed parametric insurance for climate-hit farmers, highlighting faster payouts when set thresholds are reached. In Memoriam: Bermuda mourns Sir John Swan, its longest-serving premier, with tributes noting his lasting legacy in public service and business.

Renewable Energy & Heritage: The Bermuda National Trust unveiled a 14-kilowatt solar pergola at its Waterville headquarters, chosen to protect the Grade 1 Paget building’s historic look while cutting carbon and providing shaded parking. Marine Conservation: PwC Bermuda is backing the Living Reefs Foundation with five years of support plus $60,000 for its Coral Garden work, including a Castle Harbour snorkel trail and a new engine for research. Marine Protection Policy: The Bermuda National Trust and 60+ groups submitted an urgent open letter urging the Government to implement the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme’s Marine Spatial Plan and bring in a Marine Development Act. Tourism & Sustainability: Bermuda is represented at Caribbean Week in New York, where ministers are pushing “regenerative tourism” and stronger regional cooperation. Local Environment & Safety: Louisiana’s NPSO reminded boaters about no-wake zone rules on Cane River Lake near the Bermuda-area bridge and ramp, stressing slow speeds and safe distances. Community & Learning: A new Bermuda Weather Service-linked app (squalls.app) is rolling out local radar, tides and UV info for better day-to-day planning.

Renewables for heritage: The Bermuda National Trust unveiled a 14-kilowatt solar-panelled pergola at its Waterville headquarters, chosen to protect the Paget building’s Grade 1 landmark status while cutting the trust’s carbon footprint and shading staff and visitors. Marine protection push: PwC Bermuda is backing the Living Reefs Foundation with five years of support, including $60,000 for its Coral Garden initiative in Castle Harbour and help for a snorkel trail plus a new research-boat engine. Ocean planning pressure: More than 60 groups, including marine and tourism stakeholders, have sent an open letter urging the Government to implement the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme’s Marine Spatial Plan and bring in a Marine Development Act to support conservation. Weather tech for Bermuda: A new app, squalls.app, pulls up-to-date climate data from the Bermuda Weather Service, aiming to better reflect local microclimates with radar, marine forecasts, tides and UV info. Camp Connect glitch: Parents trying to register for subsidised summer camps were told to wait to pay while technical problems are fixed, after confusing payment emails and a maintenance outage disrupted Camp Connect sign-ups. Tourism spotlight: Bermuda’s tourism minister is in New York for Caribbean Week 2026, pitching sustainable growth and visitor experience improvements to regional partners.

Coral reef restoration: PwC Bermuda is backing the Living Reefs Foundation with a five-year commitment, including $60,000 for its Coral Garden initiative to build a snorkel trail in Castle Harbour and help fund a new research boat engine. Climate-ready tech: A new Bermuda Weather Service-linked app, squalls.app, brings local radar, marine forecasts, tides and UV index straight to phones, aiming to better match Bermuda’s microclimates. Sustainability at Waterville: The Bermuda National Trust installed a solar pergola at its Waterville headquarters, cutting carbon while preserving the Grade 1 heritage building’s look. Inclusive ocean access: Endeavour’s free sailing programmes and Dellwood’s new iSwim-funded swimming pilot are expanding hands-on water learning, with ocean conservation built into the activities. Hurricane season watch: With the 2026 season underway, forecasters are tracking two potential systems that could develop and later affect the wider region including Bermuda. Local environment governance: A Shadow Public Works and Environment MP criticised roadwork timing and said requested safety and traffic improvements were not included.