Road Safety: A serious two-vehicle crash in Paget sent a motorcyclist to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital with facial and suspected head injuries after he attempted to overtake near Harbour Road/Manse Road; the car driver was unhurt and the road was closed for about two hours. Road Safety: Another collision in Pembroke left two riders in hospital after a motorcycle crash at Palmetto Road and Bishop Spencer Road; one rider had a serious but non-life-threatening head injury and the other suffered a back injury, with one bike reported unlicensed and uninsured. Public Health & Rehab: In a World Physiotherapy Day column, Dr Kimberley Watkins says physiotherapy-led rehabilitation is essential for stroke and cardiovascular recovery, urging health systems to fund what works. Youth Substance Use: The Minister of National Security says Cabinet approved an adolescent substance-use treatment programme starting next March as an outpatient service, with a $450,000 yearly budget and new staff recruitment. Dementia Care: Minister Tinée Furbert updates MPs on Bermuda’s Dementia Care Services Programme, citing referrals, funded assessments and ongoing barriers like financial access and delayed diagnosis. Healthcare Policy: A consultation is open on proposed healthcare changes, including a framework to assess major impacts on patients and the sustainability of the health system. Competition & Consumer Protection: Age Concern and others weigh in on plans to strengthen competition oversight and fold Consumer Affairs functions into a Competition Act structure, stressing access for everyday people—especially older adults. Weather & Health: Forecasts point to cooler, lower-humidity conditions midweek, with medium-high ragweed pollen, high UV, good air quality, and extreme mosquitoes. Economy & Construction: Bermuda’s Q1 2026 GDP by expenditure shows construction momentum, with investment in construction up 8.1% year-over-year and new projects valued at $60.3 million. E-bike Regulations: Riders have until Oct 31 to license, insure and wear certified helmets, with police able to seize machines for non-compliance.