Suicide Support in Focus: Bermuda College will host a one-day “Demystifying Suicide: Let’s Talk About It” workshop on Sept. 10 (World Suicide Prevention Day), led by certified suicide educator Sherrie Lynn Lilley, offering practical tools for recognising risk, crisis response training for frontline workers, and safety planning to help reduce stigma. Hospital Funding Delays: Six months after a major budget push to ease overcrowding at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, officials still haven’t confirmed how extra step-down and long-term care money will be spent, leaving questions over when promised capacity will actually open. Child Sexual Abuse Survey: SCARS Bermuda says a KPMG-commissioned survey found 29% of 1,010 respondents reported sexual abuse before age 18, with most knowing the abuser and very few reporting to authorities—prompting calls for stronger prevention and support. Senior Care Pressure: World Senior Citizens Day (Aug. 21) brings renewed attention to Bermuda’s ageing population, caregiver strain, and ongoing gaps in community long-term care and respite that contribute to hospital bed shortages. Animal & Public Health: DENR continues investigating illegal exotic bird imports, including an emu, and has paused bird movement while checks continue; meanwhile, a vet column reminds pet owners to rule out common causes like fleas and worms before chasing rarer illnesses. Marine Conservation: Fishing closures for “grouper boxes” remain in effect until Dec. 1 to protect black groupers during spawning. Privacy Commissioner Disruption: PrivCom staff have been forced into emergency remote work after mould contamination was found at its Church Street premises, with public services potentially delayed.