AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAviation Safety Watch: The FAA is investigating an American Airlines takeoff abort at Miami International after a business jet crossed the active runway, with the planes reported to have come within about a third of a mile. Air Connectivity: BermudAir will shift its Central Florida nonstop from Orlando International (MCO) to Orlando-Sanford (SFB) from October 2026, adding Belize service in December. Maritime Policy: Bermuda hosts the 2026 Red Ensign Group conference on the future of ship registries, quality flags and emerging fuels. Energy Skills: Home Affairs opens applications for a $20,000 energy scholarship (deadline July 31). Cyber & Fraud Alerts: Government warns of WhatsApp/text scams impersonating the Bermuda Post Office and issues a Fortinet “FortiBleed” alert for firewall/VPN operators. Re/Insurance & Markets: Butterfield shares jump 3.5% on the BSX; Sun Life sets a new interest rate for its limited recourse capital notes; American Overseas Group reports $3.3m net income for Q1. Housing & Social: Minister DeSilva says affordable housing financing has reached “financial close” for the first phase; City of Hamilton’s free Summer Sunday: City Funday returns July 12. Sargasso Sea Science: The Sargasso Sea Commission releases a socio-ecosystem diagnostic analysis on ecological and economic value. Business Moves: Sixth Street agrees to take a majority stake in Monument Re; Eldorado and Vantage complete their merger to build a larger offshore drilling platform. Health Costs: Bermuda Diabetes Association says generic GLP-1s will be offered to make diabetes/obesity treatments “significantly” cheaper.
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