AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFlu protection in focus: Bermuda’s Ministry of Health is rolling out its 2026 Flu Express clinics in October (Oct 3 Hamilton Health Centre; Oct 7 St George’s Cricket Club; Oct 8 Boaz Island, Sandys), for ages 12+ ($20; seniors 65+ free), with online consent encouraged to speed check-in. Child safety standards: A six-week public consultation opens Oct 1 on updated Bermuda Child Care Standards, asking parents and providers to review draft guidance on curriculum, safety, health, infrastructure and learning materials. New MRI for faster care: Bermuda Healthcare Services says its new Siemens AI-enhanced MRI is in final checks and could be in use within days, aiming to improve scan speed and image consistency. Cost-of-living pressure on health: The Bermuda Trade Union Congress is urging Government to fully cover health insurance premiums and proposes a rebate pilot for other insurers starting in 2027. Health system accountability: The Auditor-General reports gaps in ministerial travel/meal/hospitality expense processes, including missing receipts and weak controls. Corrections health & safety: At Westgate Correctional Facility, a water supply disruption is reported as “under control” after repairs, with interim sanitation measures used during the outage.
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