Pensions Update: Bermuda MPs approved a Contributory Pensions increase for seniors starting September, lifting benefits by 1.74% based on inflation from Sept 2024 to Aug 2025, with workers and employers adding 4.25% to contributions. Electricity Rates & Solar: Belco’s “unbundling” of electricity charges takes effect from August 1, separating generation from transmission and distribution; officials say it’s about transparency and fair cost allocation, while solar providers warn rooftop customers will “feel the real weight” and argue facilities charges may not reflect grid impact. Workforce & Youth Employment: The Workforce Development Department says it helped more than 170 Bermudian students and interns this summer, and highlighted the Bermuda Job Connect platform’s early traction. Family Preservation Programme: The Minister updated the House on Family Preservation Tier II, expanding high-frequency community intervention for families assessed at elevated risk of abuse or neglect. Insurance & Ratings: Triangle Life received a preliminary AM Best assessment, and AM Best affirmed ratings for BNY Trade Insurance and The Hamilton Insurance Corp. Digital Finance (Circle): Circle secured final OCC approval to create Circle National Trust, a federally supervised national trust bank for digital asset custody—an OCC milestone that also sparked volatility in CRCL shares. Local Business: Working On It launched to help small vendors accept payments with lower friction and weekly payouts. Tourism & Events: Hilton Boston Park Plaza is partnering with the Spirit of Bermuda and Goslings Rum during Sail Boston, while Windstar Cruises promoted “More Reasons to Say Yes” for 2027 sailings. Markets: Bermuda Stock Exchange trading was light on July 10, with the BSX edging up.