AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTattoo rules for minors: Bermuda’s Health Ministry says no one under 18 can legally consent to a tattoo. Environmental Health Officers suspended a local studio’s licence after concerns minors were tattooed without parental knowledge. The regulations require a parent/guardian to be present for the whole procedure and to give written consent first, with tattooists also required to verify identity and keep records. Medical travel and “stop lists”: MPs heard that old criminal convictions can block entry to countries for urgent or life-saving care, and that travel waivers may not be reliable for emergencies. Pensions update: Contributory pensions rise 1.74% from September, with workers and employers contributing an extra 4.25% to the CPF weekly starting next month. Health workforce support: Bermuda Hospitals Board awarded $152,000 in scholarships to 12 students across medicine, nursing and allied health. Youth wellbeing funding: Family Centre’s Cup Match Tag Day (July 29) will raise funds for mental health counselling and youth programmes, with ribbons from $3. Public health and safety: A flight diversion brought an infant with breathing trouble to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital after landing in Bermuda.
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