AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoPublic Guardian Office update: Attorney-General Kim Wilkerson says legislation is being drafted for a two-year pilot Office of the Public Guardian to protect seniors and vulnerable residents, including people with mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities and dementia, after families and hospital staff described cases where relatives with power of attorney left patients stranded. Health warning on “organic” sex products: Bermuda’s Health Ministry says lab testing found four erectile dysfunction/enhancement products contain undisclosed prescription-only drugs, urging anyone who bought them to stop and seek medical advice if they have side effects. Emergency communications disruption: Digicel reports ongoing work to restore fixed-line services after an island-wide technical issue affected direct-dial lines and previously disrupted 911 access; police and hospital emergency lines are now confirmed working. Road safety bill town hall: The OBA is holding a July 15 public meeting on proposed Road Traffic and Motor Car (Road Safety and Penalties) Amendment Bill 2026, citing 2024 accident and injury figures and pushing for stronger deterrence. Life-saving police commendation: PC Julian Brassington is praised for rapid first aid that helped save a stabbing victim’s life. Community nutrition support: The Stephen Lee Helping Hands Foundation says it has provided 1,700+ healthy meals to students and is preparing to expand its programme after receiving charitable status.
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