Long-term Care Planning: The Bermuda Health Council is collecting details on privately owned properties that could be used as residential care homes and nursing homes, aiming to strengthen readiness for rising long-term care demand as the population ages. Community Wellness: Coralisle Group’s free CG Wellness Festival returns Saturday, May 30 at Albuoy’s Point (10am–4pm) with fitness classes, kids activities, performances and wellness demonstrations. Food Security & Health: The Ministry of Health marked the 10-year Grow Eat $ave Gardening Programme with a ceremony honouring 45 participants, highlighting skills for growing fresh produce and supporting healthier, more resilient communities. Mental Health Support: Solstice welcomed consultant psychiatrist Dr Elizabeth Hathaway, adding geriatric psychiatry expertise to help adults facing anxiety, depression, grief, caregiving stress and dementia-related mental health concerns. Public Safety: Police reported a “serious growing concern” over bladed-weapon arrests during Bermuda Day weekend, alongside impaired driving and collision figures. Health System Pressure: A column argues hospital overcrowding is tied to long-term care, home care, rehabilitation and housing gaps—patients can’t leave acute beds without support at home. Local Health Policy: The OBA says local insurance regulation should include rate changes and rules around insurers’ ability to own medical practices and pharmacies, calling for more transparency for consumers. Local Data: Bermuda’s 2026 Census of Population and Housing begins, including health-related questions, to guide long-term planning.