Cybersecurity & Privacy: A House of Assembly committee says the Health Ministry couldn’t confirm whether personal data from Covid-19 travel authorisation forms was taken in the September 2023 cyberattack, with “significant” information retained and some datasets containing 200,000+ entries, prompting calls for clearer rules on retention and destruction. Energy Policy: Bermuda’s Integrated Resource Plan process has been formally suspended for up to 18 months as Government seeks alignment with policy to reduce electricity costs; Belco says the suspension statement leaves an inaccurate picture of its role and record. Cost of Living Oversight: The Cost of Living Commission Amendment (No. 2) Act 2026 passed, expanding the commission’s ability to monitor whether duty relief lowers shelf prices and to designate “critical services” for transparency and affordability controls. Local Government Funding: Public Works Minister Jache Adams announced a $3m Community Beautification Programme for small public-space improvements, with MPs getting a dedicated mechanism to prioritise local projects. Insurance & Finance: AM Best confirmed Vantage Risk’s ratings unchanged after leadership changes, while it upgraded most Sagicor Financial subsidiaries’ ratings and kept outlooks stable. Business & Markets: Bermuda Stock Exchange trading was thin, with no shares traded on July 17; the Royal Gazette/BSX index held at 3,745.99. Education & Talent Pipeline: Conyers named five Bermudian students as 2026 legal education award recipients, and Belco wrapped up a 17-intern summer programme across engineering, IT, HR and operations. Sports & Community: Bermuda Island Games Association delegates praised Faroe’s preparations for the 2027 Island Games, and Emancipation/Cup Match support includes $70,000 for Somerset Cricket Club safety inspections.