CARICOM Membership Debate: OBA MP Dwayne Robinson says Bermudians deserve a referendum before any decision on full CARICOM membership, arguing the PLP has been unclear on costs, benefits, and Bermuda’s constitutional realities. Non-profit Pay Guardrails: The Non-Profit Alliance of Bermuda warns many charities run “lean staffing models,” with pay gaps affecting recruitment and retention, and publishes a toolkit to guide fair, transparent compensation decisions. Blood Supply Boost: Bermuda Hospitals Board names Conduit Re the winner of its 2025-26 Corporate Blood Drive, highlighting community support for patients who rely on the island’s blood supply. Mental Health Online Safety: The Ministry of Health launches #ChatSafe Bermuda, localising suicide and self-harm posting guidance for youth, with school workshops planned from November. Healthcare Cost Control: Bermuda Hospitals Board updates its lab testing policy from Aug. 3, limiting overseas processing to tests ordered by BHB physicians or government clinics. Youth Leadership: Family Centre’s Youth Leadership Intensive convenes young people and adults to co-design solutions for youth wellbeing, with partnerships including Bermuda Police and the Commissioner of Education. Mental Wellness Event: BMHF opens registration for the Oct. 10 Steps to Mental Wellness 5K Walk and Wellness Fair at the Botanical Gardens.