Insurance & Reinsurance: Mangrove Property Insurance is expanding its Bermuda footprint with Grove Re Ltd., a Bermuda-domiciled Class 3A reinsurer aimed at improving risk transfer efficiency and capital deployment for Mangrove’s Florida-focused growth. Tourism & Development: The Loren Hotels has filed an in-principle planning application to restore the historic Elbow Beach Hotel, proposing a scaled-down luxury resort with 76 guestrooms and 22 villas, targeting an opening in 2029. Healthcare Governance: The Ministry of Health says it is advancing a healthcare review framework so major system changes are assessed in advance for impacts on patients, access, costs and stability. US Travel Rights: The PLP says the Government will not take steps that jeopardise Bermudians’ visa-free US travel, after US Consulate clarification that the status is governed solely by US policy. Digital Infrastructure: Google announced “Americas Connect,” adding new subsea cable systems that include a direct Bermuda link via the Dominican Republic. Youth & Community Business: The Youth Entrepreneur Expo returns to City Hall Front Lawn on Aug. 15, spotlighting young Bermudian founders and their products. Public Safety & Procurement: Government is seeking suppliers for additional fire trucks for delivery in 2027-28, with submissions due Aug. 18. Housing Organising: Bermuda Is Love and the Bermuda Autonomous Tenants Association launched #TenantsUnited to build a tenants union and push for better leaseholder conditions.