AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAirport Emergency Readiness: Bermuda’s Fire and Rescue Service has commissioned four new Rosenbauer Panther airport crash tenders for L.F. Wade International Airport, with training completed and the fleet now operational. Hearing Access: The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors launched a Pilot Hearing Support Program to help adults in financial need cover hearing assessments and devices, with applications now open via Age Concern. Dementia Care & Brain Health: Dementia Bermuda highlights gaps in Bermuda’s dementia care system and free support available now, including discussion on whether rising AI use could affect brain health. Memory & Dementia Warning Signs: A new explainer urges people not to ignore persistent memory or thinking changes, stressing early help can make a real difference. Pest Prevention: The Ministry of Health is reminding residents to reduce rodent activity and prevent mosquito breeding by securing trash, removing standing water, and checking properties regularly. Food Security: The Grow Eat $ave Gardening Programme marks 10 years, celebrating participants and partnerships that support healthier eating and local food growing. Cost of Living (Health Link): An expanded Essential Goods list adds more everyday items, including infant nutrition and children’s medicines, to help ease household costs. Local Health Policy: Bermuda’s CARICOM public consultation closes May 31, with a White Paper planned after feedback review. Bermuda in Global Tax Spotlight: A New York Times investigation cites Bermuda in multinational tax avoidance filings, while Bermuda’s Ministry of Finance disputes the “tax haven” label.
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