AGP Executive Report

9/11 Commemoration & Music: Morgan State University’s marching band is set for a halftime performance at the Giants–Cowboys season opener, with tributes marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks. Local Sports Venues: W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium will close to the public Sept. 14–22 to prepare for the Davis Cup. Sailing Spotlight: Bermuda sailors are competing in the inaugural NYYC Women’s International Championship in Newport, aiming for a strong showing in IC37 keelboats. Arts Funding: The Bermuda Arts Council announced second-quarter grants, including support for poet/filmmaker Stephan Johnstone and projects from Giavonna Dupree, Kali Bean and others. Exhibition Watch: Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art will present “An[Other] World,” bringing contemporary Bermudian artists into dialogue with the museum’s permanent collection. Fashion & Culture: A Bermuda fashion PR profile spotlights the behind-the-scenes work that creates the press moments we see during Fashion Week. Community Creativity: “Flow by Nico” turns a young artist’s acrylic poured works into prints and everyday products like phone cases and journals. Scouting: Scouts is searching for a new Lead Volunteer for Bermuda, with applications closing Sept. 14.

Davis Cup Prep: Bermuda’s Davis Cup team is ramping up for next week’s Mexico tie with strength and conditioning sessions led by Liam Evans, including Wayne Montgomery, Trey Mallory and Tariq Simons. Arts Funding: The Bermuda Arts Council has announced second-quarter 2026 grants, backing creatives across poetry, film, visual art and performance, including Stephan Johnstone, Giavonna Dupree, Kali Bean and Bellydance Bermuda. Museum Exhibition: Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art will stage “An[Other] World,” a major show pairing contemporary Bermudian artists with works from the museum’s permanent collection. Culture Documentary: The Department of Culture premiered “Black Businesses in Bermuda: Trials, Tribulations, Triumphs,” spotlighting Black-owned entrepreneurs and their impact across the island. Local Fashion & Creatives: A feature profiles Bermuda Is Love founder Aaron Crichlow and fashion PR organiser Sanzia Jai Pearman, plus behind-the-scenes stories from local makers and artists. Community & Youth: Scouts is seeking a Lead Volunteer for Bermuda, while Bermuda’s youth triathlon squad gets continued support ahead of CARIFTA in October. Sports Calendar: The Bermuda Cricket Board named its North American Cricket Cup squad for Cayman next month. Stadium Notice: W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium will close Sept 14–22 for Davis Cup preparations.

Arts Grants & Creative Momentum: The Bermuda Arts Council announced second-quarter 2026 grants, backing poets, filmmakers, visual artists and theatre/dance projects including Stephan Johnstone, Giavonna Dupree, Kali Bean and Bellydance Bermuda. Exhibition Spotlight: Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art will present “An[Other] World,” bringing contemporary Bermudian artists into dialogue with the museum’s permanent collection. Fashion & Local Creatives: A behind-the-scenes fashion PR profile spotlights Sanzia Jai Pearman, while features on Bermuda Is Love founder Aaron Crichlow, cookie maker Chante Caines, and artist Brandon Morrison highlight homegrown talent. Community & Youth: Scouts seeks a new Lead Volunteer for Bermuda, and Appleby continues sponsorship of the Bermuda Triathlon Association’s Youth Development Squad ahead of CARIFTA. Sport & Training: Bermuda’s Davis Cup team prepares for Mexico with strength coach Liam Evans, and the Bermuda Cricket Board names its North American Cricket Cup squad. 9/11 Remembered: Multiple Bermudian voices mark the 25th anniversary, including former teacher Jon Beard, Paula Cox, Governor Andrew Murdoch and Twin Towers survivors.

Arts Funding: The Bermuda Arts Council has announced almost $13,000 in second-quarter 2026 grants for six Bermudians, including poet/filmmaker Stephan Johnstone ($3,900) plus projects from Giavonna Dupree, Kali Bean and Bellydance Bermuda, and visual/writing/acting support for Nhuri Bashir, Sion Symonds and Sarah Vallis. Live Music: Neon Nostalgic brings a real-time, video-synced 80s MTV-style concert to the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Sept. 11. Theatre & Community Spaces: Riddell’s Bay Gardens & Nature Reserve’s amphitheatre is now open for performing arts rentals, with Romeo & Juliet helping launch the venue. Local Culture Night: “The Greatest” old-school reggae/dancehall party lands Sept. 19 at Pier 6, featuring Anthony Malvo and Daddy Lizard, plus Soul Supreme and local sounds. Sports & Youth: Scouts is searching for a new Lead Volunteer of Bermuda (applications close Sept. 14), while E Sports Bermuda and Bermuda Island Games launch a gaming-to-careers initiative. Cricket Spotlight: The Bermuda Cricket Board names its squad for the North American Cricket Cup in Cayman (Sept. 19–27). TV Buzz: Netflix’s teen drama “Crew Girl” drops Sept. 10, centered on competitive rowing and East Coast school drama.

Sports & Community Grants: Devonshire Recreation Club, Somerset Bridge Recreation Club, Pembroke Hamilton Club (PHC) and E Sports Bermuda have graduated from BEDC’s Sports Club Business Planning Incubator and received $5,000 grants after completing ten sessions from May to September. Local Education & Belonging: Representatives from Bermuda’s Department of Education and community sports groups urged collaboration on the first day of public school, pushing for stronger belonging and bridging private-public divides. Music & Culture: SJ1 Productions is bringing “The Greatest” old-school reggae and dancehall party to Pier 6 on September 19, with live sets from Anthony Malvo and Daddy Lizard plus guest Soul Supreme and local sounds. Arts & Wellness: The Bermuda Society of Arts hosts the MindFrame PhotoVoice Exhibition opening Friday, “The Art of Being Human,” featuring 150 works by Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute clients. Entertainment Venue Update: Riddell’s Bay Gardens & Nature Reserve has opened its amphitheatre for performing arts, with Romeo & Juliet marking the launch and future rentals handled by direct inquiry. Travel Disruption: Bermuda-bound British Airways flights continued to run late after a Heathrow technical issue, including a BA159 departure delayed to 1:49pm. Animal Care: A local guide explains when storm-anxious pets may need medication and what vets may consider. ESports for Youth: ESports Bermuda and Bermuda Island Games launch an initiative to turn gaming into education, skills development and future career pathways.

Bermuda Cricket Spotlight: Cayman is set to host the North America Cricket Cup 2026, with Bermuda and the Bahamas facing off at the Jimmy Powell Oval from 20–27 September; organizers say match scoring help is needed, with training offered, and a new Cayman Women’s Cricket League is also launching. Local Sports & Community: Bermuda’s sports clubs graduated from BEDC’s Sports Club Business Planning Incubator, with four clubs (including E Sports Bermuda) receiving $5,000 grants to strengthen governance and sustainability. Live Arts Venue: Riddell’s Bay Gardens & Nature Reserve in Warwick has opened its amphitheatre for performing arts, kicking off with Devil’s Isle Shakespeare Company’s Romeo & Juliet, and future rentals will be arranged by direct inquiry. Music in Bermuda: Bermudian singer-songwriter Heather Nova released “In The Path Of Hurricanes,” with a music video filmed on location in Bermuda. Arts & Mental Health: The MindFrame PhotoVoice Exhibition opens 11 September at the Bermuda Society of Arts under the theme “The Art of Being Human.” Fashion With a Cause: Bermuda Is Love is bringing back #NoNewClothes for September, urging people to wear what they already own, shop second-hand, swap, repair and upcycle.

9/11 Remembered: Bermuda’s 9/11 coverage looks back with three personal stories of loss and love, including a sibling pair whose lives were split between Canada and New Jersey, with one brother working in the World Trade Center. Local Arts & Culture: Riddell’s Bay Gardens & Nature Reserve in Warwick has opened an amphitheatre for performing arts, launching with Devil’s Isle Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, and Bermuda Society of Arts hosts the MindFrame PhotoVoice exhibition, “The Art of Being Human.” Music Video: Bermudian singer-songwriter Heather Nova released “In The Path Of Hurricanes,” with a video filmed on location in Bermuda. Community & Environment: Keep Bermuda Beautiful kicks off its 2026 Island-Wide Coastal Cleanup (Sept 25–Oct 4), while the Bermuda National Trust starts a Community Listening Project to shape its next strategic plan. Sports & Entertainment: Future Pro brings Bermudian players to meet England head coach Thomas Tuchel, and Bermuda Run announces 9/11 commemorations and a concert.

Bermuda eSports Push: ESports Bermuda and Bermuda Island Games are launching a “screen time to skill time” initiative to build a local gaming pipeline, with Steam Your Dreams founder Roman S. Montagueo returning to help young players develop STEM abilities and future career pathways. Coastal Action Call: Keep Bermuda Beautiful is recruiting volunteers for its 2026 Island-Wide Coastal Cleanup, running Sept. 25–Oct. 4, with teams encouraged to choose sites and help shift waste habits. MindFrame Art Show: The Bermuda Society of Arts hosts the MindFrame PhotoVoice Exhibition, “The Art of Being Human,” opening Sept. 11 with 150 works created by wellness institute clients and community artists. Bermuda Heritage Input: The Bermuda National Trust launches a Community Listening Project survey to shape its next strategic plan, inviting residents of all ages to share what natural and cultural heritage means to them. Tabletop Theatre Dining: A new projection-mapping dinner experience, Tabletop Theatre, will use Bermuda-themed animations on the tabletop across four courses, turning the table into a year-in-Bermuda visual journey. Labour Day Culture: Labour Day coverage highlights union and community events across Hamilton, plus speeches celebrating Bermuda’s culture, diversity and resilience.

Bermuda Arts & Culture: The Bermuda Society of Arts hosts the MindFrame PhotoVoice Exhibition opening Friday, “The Art of Being Human,” featuring 150 works by Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute clients and community artists. Public Art on Screen: A new short documentary, “Walls of Inspiration,” explores how murals and public art carry cultural memory forward, including Bermuda’s Jamaican Grill mural honouring football legends. Food + Tech + Local Flair: City hosts “Tabletop Theatre,” using projection mapping to turn a Bermuda-themed dining table into a four-course visual journey through the island’s seasons. Community Heritage: The Bermuda National Trust launches a Community Listening Project with an online survey to shape its next strategic plan, inviting residents of all ages to share what natural and cultural heritage means to them. Fashion Activism: Bermuda Is Love revives #NoNewClothes for September, urging people to skip new purchases and instead swap, repair, upcycle, or borrow. Local Sports Spotlight: Open Water Bermuda Championships 5km title-holder Craig Munden eyes Clearwater Beach defence as the race sets up form checks ahead of Round the Sound.

Fashion & Activism: Bermuda Is Love is reviving its #NoNewClothes challenge for September, urging people to skip buying new outfits and instead wear what they already own, shop second-hand, swap, borrow, repair and upcycle. Arts & Community Heritage: The Bermuda National Trust has launched a Community Listening Project, inviting residents to share what they value about the island’s natural and cultural heritage to shape its next strategic plan. Public Art on Film: A new short documentary, Walls of Inspiration: Where Cultural Memory Becomes Living Legacy, will explore how murals preserve community stories, including Bermuda’s Jamaican Grill mural. Local Culture & Music: Bermuda Run’s Sept. 11 displays and Freedom Concert mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with music, vendors and a giant flag tribute. TV Picks for Bermuda Viewers: Guides highlight bingeable sci-fi miniseries and paranormal horror shows, including Tales from the Loop and Archive 81. Power & Weather: Belco reports storm-related outages affecting hundreds of customers across Pembroke, St George’s and Hamilton. Travel Tech: U.S. Customs’ Enhanced Passenger Processing is now available at Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport.

Bermuda National Trust: The charity has launched a Community Listening Project, inviting all residents to share what they value about the island’s natural and cultural heritage as it builds its next strategic plan. Public Art & Film: A new short documentary, Walls of Inspiration: Where Cultural Memory Becomes Living Legacy, will explore how murals preserve community stories, including Bermuda’s Jamaican Grill mural. Commemorations & Music: Bermuda Run is set to host 9/11 displays plus a Freedom Concert and Vendor Stroll on Sept. 11, featuring Chasing Phoenix. Power & Weather: Belco reports storm-related outages affecting 499 customers across Pembroke, St George’s, Hamilton and pockets elsewhere, with crews working as conditions allow. Sports & Community: Open water champion Craig Munden eyes a strong defence at Clearwater Beach, while Bermuda’s Team Bermuda updates highlight recent Commonwealth and CAC Games medal wins. What’s On: September kicks off with events like Marina Night at Hamilton Princess and Safari Afrobeats at BAMZ’s 100th anniversary celebrations.

Local Heritage & Arts: Bermuda National Trust launches a Community Listening Project with an online survey to shape its next strategic plan, asking residents what natural and cultural heritage means to them. Public Art on Film: A new short documentary, Walls of Inspiration: Where Cultural Memory Becomes Living Legacy, follows murals and public art, including Bermuda’s Jamaican Grill mural honouring football legends, as it heads into the fall festival circuit. Commemorations & Community Events: Bermuda Run sets its Sept. 11 displays and 9/11 Freedom Concert and Vendor Stroll, featuring a giant flag tribute and live music plus vendors at Bermuda Run Country Club. Music & What’s On: Hamilton Princess hosts Marina Night with Lost Society and DJ Merchant, while BAMZ’s 100th anniversary brings Safari—Afrobeats at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo. Sports Spotlight: Open Water Bermuda’s 5km title race is set for Clearwater Beach, and Bermuda’s Ralph Scott faces 6–8 months out after knee surgery at Tennessee. Transport & Safety: Belco reports storm-related power outages, while MPs back changes to driver licence medical renewals and DPT pushes Shorelink digital fare boarding; e-bikes are under a road-safety review. Education: Public schools’ 2026/27 readiness work is underway across 27 sites, with hundreds of maintenance items completed or in progress.

Storm Disruptions: Belco reports weather-related power outages affecting 499 customers across Pembroke, St George’s, Hamilton and small pockets elsewhere, with crews working as a thunderstorm advisory runs until tonight. Community Listening: Bermuda National Trust launches an online Community Listening Project to gather resident views on natural and cultural heritage for its new strategic plan. Public Art on Film: Filmmaker Dan Egan’s short documentary Walls of Inspiration explores how murals and public art carry cultural memory forward, including Bermuda’s Jamaican Grill mural. Sports Spotlight: Open Water Bermuda’s 5km champion Craig Munden eyes Clearwater Beach tomorrow, while Team Bermuda’s ministerial update highlights medals from the Central American and Caribbean Games and Commonwealth Games. What’s On: Hamilton Princess hosts Marina Night with Lost Society and DJ Merchant, and BAMZ’s 100th anniversary brings Safari—Afrobeats to the Aquarium on Sept 5. Road Safety: Police issued 135 traffic tickets in five hours, led by speeding and seatbelt offences.

Biometrics at the airport: U.S. Customs and Border Protection has rolled out its Enhanced Passenger Processing facial-scanning system at Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport, letting some travellers clear identity checks in seconds—while privacy concerns are now front and centre. Sports & community: Open Water Bermuda’s 5km champion Craig Munden is set for a strong challenge at Clearwater Beach, with Noah Fulton and former Olympic triathlete Tyler Butterfield’s son Walker among the names to watch. Local arts & culture: Masterworks hosts “Complementary,” a joint exhibition by Bermudian siblings Shanna Hollis and Nahshon Hollis, exploring shared themes of community, mental health and resilience through contrasting styles. What’s on: Hamilton Princess kicks off September with Marina Night featuring Lost Society and DJ Merchant, plus BAMZ’s 100th-anniversary Safari-Afrobeats at the Bermuda Aquarium. Education spotlight: The Education Minister says 60% of summer works for public schools is complete or in progress, with the remaining items still to be tackled before the 2026/27 school year.

Sports & Community: Minister Owen Darrell says Bermuda backed athletes at the Central American and Caribbean Games and the Commonwealth Games, with seven medals and grants including $100,000 to the Bermuda Olympic Association plus $147,500 in elite athlete funding. Open Water: Craig Munden aims to defend his 5km Open Water title at Clearwater Beach tomorrow, facing a youthful Noah Fulton and possible rival Sam Williamson. Education & Youth: Diallo Rabain reports 610 summer works items across 27 public schools, with 148 complete and 212 in progress as students return. Local Arts & Culture: Masterworks hosts “Complementary,” a joint exhibition by siblings Shanna and Nahshon Hollis, running until Oct 3. Music & Events: Hamilton Princess kicks off September with Marina Night featuring Lost Society and DJ Merchant, plus BAMZ’s 100th-anniversary Afrobeats event at the Aquarium on Sept 5. Fashion/Entertainment Buzz: Sydney Sweeney turns heads at Venice in a sheer lace top, while Celine Dion merch and pop-up shopping fuel a “Celine Dion effect” in Paris. Tech/Business (Arts-adjacent): Harneys and droppRWA plan on-chain legal title for catastrophe bonds, targeting early 2027.

School Readiness: Diallo Rabain told MPs about an “extensive” summer works programme across 27 public schools, with 148 jobs complete, 212 in progress, and 250 still to be tackled (40% of 610 maintenance items). Transport & Safety: Owen Darrell won MPs’ green light on a Bill removing licence-renewal medicals for drivers under 70, while also flagging more updates on e-bike road safety. Public Transport Upgrade: DPT’s electrification push continues, with the Shorelink digital fare system expanding and 20 more electric buses expected to enter service in early 2027. Housing & Community: A consultation on bringing derelict buildings back to life is expected soon, aiming to balance housing opportunities with property rights. Arts & Culture Picks: Bermuda’s Hamilton Princess gets a glowing travel write-up; Masterworks hosts “Complementary,” a sibling art show by Shanna and Nahshon Hollis (to Oct 3); and September’s events calendar spotlights Marina Night at Hamilton Princess (Lost Society) and BAMZ’s Safari Afrobeats at the Aquarium (Sept 5).