Caricom Membership: Bermuda wrapped up its public consultation on upgrading from associate to full Caricom membership on May 31. Home Affairs Minister Alexa Lightbourne says the next step is reviewing feedback and drafting an official position, with free movement a key sticking point for the PLP-led government. Tourism & Culture: Tourism Minister Owen Darrell highlighted Bermuda’s visitor strategy at Caribbean Week 2026 in New York, sharing updates with regional leaders. Disability & Hearing Loss: Minister Tinée Furbert outlined plans for a Disability Act and a new disability unit, plus a pilot to help fund hearing tests and devices for uninsured and underinsured residents. Roadworks Backlash: Shadow Public Works Minister Linda Smith criticised Southampton’s Church Road works, saying residents weren’t given enough notice and that requested traffic and safety improvements weren’t included. Health: Bermuda launched HIV Awareness and Testing Month with free, confidential testing throughout June, alongside updates on progress including elimination of mother-to-child transmission. Arts & Community: Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation and the Harvey Cooper Award team up for a June 20 workshop and family celebration, while “Thoughts Become Things” won two Telly Awards for its original score and public-vote recognition. Education & Youth: Bermuda Is Love opened a paid two-week Summer Internship Programme (July 13–24), and Endeavour continues free inclusive sailing programmes for young people, including neurodiverse students.