Public Finance Update: Premier David Burt told the House Bermuda is shifting from “record” deficits to an economy that’s growing, with early projections pointing to a $169.6m surplus for 2025-26. Economic Investment Certificate (EIRC): Minister Jason Hayward outlined 2026 EIRC changes, including removing Bermuda Trust Fund donations as qualifying investments, adding a mandatory minimum BD$25,000 charity donation, stronger due diligence and an EIRC risk matrix, plus a BD$10,000 BDA fee. Digital Identity Exploration: Government is starting an exploratory process toward a digital identity framework, with an RFSQ to find experienced suppliers—without committing to implementation. Insurance & Reinsurance Deals: Talcott Financial Group closed a $6.3bn Lincoln Financial reinsurance transaction; Everest completed the sale of its Canadian retail operations to Wawanesa; Zurich completed its $10.8bn Beazley acquisition. Workforce & Education: Workforce Development opened new Bermuda College HQ to “connect the classroom to the workplace,” while legislation to create an education authority is set to be tabled. Community & Food Security: Butterfield launched “Fill the Pantry” with donations accepted until Oct 15, and the Bermuda Mental Health Foundation is pushing to reach its $50,000 goal for its Oct 10 5K walk and wellness fair. Tourism & Environment Data: New Environmental Statistics show tourism and visitor spending rising, alongside key catch data, with Covid-era impacts noted.