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BUEI to host member appreciation day on Saturday

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BUEI to host member appreciation day on Saturday

This Saturday, September 19, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI) will thank its members the way it knows best — with a full day of ocean discovery that is open to the community and free for all to attend! Members Appreciation Day runs from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, along with the final Kids Hour on Saturday for this year, celebrating current members for their support and giving prospective members a first-hand look at the impact and benefits of BUEI membership.

This year’s closing Kids Hour programme dives into the world of jellyfish, with their umbrella-shaped bells and trailing tentacles! Kids Hour features two story-time sessions — 11:00 am or 2:00 pm — including a short film and hands-on educational activities. Arts and crafts, STEM experiments, and more family-friendly fun is available throughout the day. Stop by the Members Tent to sign up, renew, and collect a goody bag; complimentary refreshments are available for members. Hot Dog Delight will also be on site with a variety of food and snacks for sale.

BUEI extends its sincere thanks to Allshores for its generous sponsorship of the nine-part monthly Kids Hour series, which highlights a different and fascinating marine creature for Bermuda’s families to learn about every month from January through September. This month’s jellyfish theme brings the 2026 Kids Hour Saturdays series to a close.

“Our members make a difference!” said Traci Burgess, Chief Executive Officer, BUEI. “Every individual, family and business membership creates a ripple effect of impact and supports BUEI’s mission to nurture an appreciation for the ocean around Bermuda and promote environmental stewardship through education, experiences and exploration. The more we understand about the importance of caring for the ocean, the more likely we are to take action to protect it. Member Appreciation Day is one of the many ways that BUEI celebrates and thanks our members for their contributions and support. It’s also an opportunity to invite more people from across the island to join us in championing BUEI’s mission.”

This impact is the point of the day: membership dollars provide essential funding for BUEI’s ocean conservation initiatives and environmental education programmes, and help build stronger community connections to create a more resilient future for Bermuda. Members Appreciation Day puts that impact on full display, pairing a celebration of current members with an open invitation for new individuals and families to join BUEI in making a difference.

Event Details

What: Members Appreciation Day & final Kids Hour Saturday of the year (Jellyfish)

When: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm · Kids Hour story time at 11:00 am or 2:00 pm

Where: BUEI, 40 Crow Lane, Hamilton, Bermuda

No Cost: Free to attend for all — complimentary refreshments and goody bags for BUEI members

Space for Kids Hour at 11am or 2pm is limited, and advance registration is strongly encouraged. Visit BUEI.org/Kidshour/ to register or learn more. For inquiries, contact giftshop@buei.bm or call 294-0204.

For more information about the benefits of BUEI membership, or to learn more about Members Appreciation Day, visit https://buei.org/membership/.

Enhancing access by removing barriers

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Enhancing access by removing barriers

National Inclusion Week is underway

The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors is encouraging Bermuda to take practical steps toward greater inclusion during National Inclusion Week, September 14–20.

This year, the Ministry is promoting the “One Barrier, One Commitment” pledge, inviting schools, businesses, charities and public bodies to identify one barrier to inclusion and commit to one specific action to remove it. One of those actions can be a simple word, “YES”. Yes, to inclusion, yes, to accessibility.

Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, said:

“Inclusion is about removing the barriers that prevent people from participating fully in our community. We all have a role to play in creating a Bermuda where everyone can participate with dignity, respect and a sense of belonging.”

The Ministry supports inclusion through a range of services, including Ageing and Disability Services, which provides case management, accessibility consultation, information and referrals, senior abuse support, and programmes for persons with disabilities. The Ministry also provides Financial Assistance, Child and Family Services and youth services.

Members of the public can learn more about available support by visiting Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors.

The Ministry encourages everyone to identify a barrier, make a commitment and take meaningful action toward building a more inclusive Bermuda.

Opinion: Senate was right to reject price controls

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Opinion: Senate was right to reject price controls

Statement by Shadow Home Affairs Minister Dwayne Robinson:

I commend the One Bermuda Alliance and Independent Senators on fulfilling their democratic role and putting the brakes on harmful Government legislation. The Cost of Living Commission Amendment (No.2) Bill 2026 was voted down in the Upper House.

This Bill would have had a negative effect on consumer choice, market competition, and Bermudian employment.

The bill can only be delayed for a year. My recommendation is that the Minister take the time to truly consult with industry stakeholders and work on a plan to address the high shipping costs for our local businesses providing essential commodities.

I would encourage her to reflect on the effectiveness of her strategy of attempting to pressure or shame independent senators in the public domain to influence their vote.

As always, the One Bermuda Alliance reminds the Minister that she should:

  • repeal the sugar tax
  • remove the Foreign Currency Purchasing tax
  • pursue Competition laws
  • increase the strength of our regulators to enforce market fairness along with consumer rights
  • to remove herself from the IRP process (which has cost the taxpayers $24,000 and counting in government legal expenses)

If she starts here, Bermudians will feel immediate relief from the crippling cost of living.

Work to install speed bump will prompt road closure

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Work to install speed bump will prompt road closure

The City of Hamilton advises motorists that a section of Angle Street, from the junction with Court Street to the junction with Union Street, will be temporarily closed to facilitate the installation of a permanent speed bump aimed at reducing vehicle speeds and improving safety in the area.

The speed bump will be installed on Angle Street outside the Angle Street Church of God and will be similar in design to the existing traffic-calming measure located near the junction of Princess Street and Angle Street.

The work stems from concerns originally raised by area residents through the City’s Residents Advisory Committee, now known as the North Hamilton & Residents Committee, regarding traffic and pedestrian safety in the neighbourhood.

In response to that community feedback, the City installed a temporary speed bump on Angle Street in January as part of its ongoing traffic-calming efforts in the area. Following the temporary measure introduced earlier this year, the City is now moving ahead with the installation of a permanent speed bump at the location.

The permanent measure will feature a gradual profile, designed to encourage motorists to reduce their speed while allowing for a smooth transition for vehicles travelling along Angle Street.

Angle Street will be closed eastbound at the junction with Court Street on Friday, September 18th, beginning at 10:00 a.m., with works expected to be completed by 1:00 p.m.

Signs and barricades will be in place. Motorists are asked to plan their routes accordingly and follow all signage and directions while the work is carried out. Access will be restored as soon as the installation is complete.

The City thanks motorists and area residents for their patience and cooperation while these works are undertaken.

Feedback from residents continues to play an important role in identifying practical traffic-calming measures that can enhance safety and quality of life within City neighbourhoods.

Government issues assurance on closed job categories

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Government issues assurance on closed job categories

The Government of Bermuda notes concerns raised regarding recent updates to the Closed and Restricted Job Categories affecting certain entry-level positions within Bermuda’s insurance and reinsurance sector. The Government of Bermuda recognises its responsibility to protect job opportunities for Bermudians. Bermuda’s international business sector, including insurance and reinsurance, is critical to our economy. But its success must also create meaningful pathways for Bermudians, particularly young Bermudians seeking their first opportunity to establish a career.

The entry-level positions now included in the Closed Job Category are the types of roles through which many Bermudians have built successful careers in insurance, reinsurance, claims, underwriting and broking. Young Bermudians should have opportunities to begin their careers in these industries in their own country. These are not simply jobs. They are entry points into careers, and Government has a responsibility to ensure they remain accessible to Bermudians.

The policy targets identified entry-level positions. It does not prevent businesses from accessing genuinely specialised expertise where required. The Government will continue to consider legitimate operational circumstances within the established immigration framework, while ensuring that genuine entry-level opportunities remain available to Bermudians.

Bermuda can remain open to international business while ensuring Bermudians are positioned to participate in the opportunities that business creates. These objectives are not mutually exclusive. As the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, stated: “Avenues for success must remain available for Bermudians, and employment opportunities such as these must remain accessible.”

The updated Closed and Restricted Job Categories took effect on 8 September 2026. The Government will continue to work with industry to protect opportunities for Bermudians while maintaining a competitive and successful international business sector.

UK regulator bans former law firm owner for unlawful client money transfers

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UK regulator bans former law firm owner for unlawful client money transfers

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said Nurul Miah, who was the non-legal manager of Kingly, dishonestly caused or allowed more than £28 million ($37.73 million) to be taken from client accounts without permission between April 2019 and July 2020

Signage is seen for the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority), the UK’s financial regulatory body, at their head offices in London, Britain March 10, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville

International News via Reuters:

The British financial regulator on Tuesday banned the former owner of UK-based law firm Kingly Solicitors Limited from working in financial services for withdrawing client money without authorization.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said Nurul Miah, who was the non-legal manager of Kingly, dishonestly caused or allowed more than £28 million ($37.73 million) to be taken from client accounts without permission between April 2019 and July 2020.

The FCA said its decision follows the law regulator, the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA), finding that £10 million of client money was missing and had been used by Miah for his own benefit.

“We have banned him to protect consumers and help maintain confidence in the financial system,” said Therese Chambers, executive director of enforcement and market oversight at the FCA.

The SRA had imposed its largest-ever fine of nearly £4 million for the breaches last year, the law regulator’s website showed.

Reuters could not immediately contact Miah and Kingly.

($1 = 0.7422 pounds)

Reporting by Prerna Bedi; additional reporting by Anushka Chourasia in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel

Italian NATO fighter shoots down drone in Lithuania

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Italian NATO fighter shoots down drone in Lithuania

The drone, which was likely to have entered from Belarus, was shot down near Pratkunai village in southern Lithuania, near Kaunas, the second-largest city

Military police and response vehicles stand parked near the site where, according to the Lithuanian national crisis management centre, a NATO fighter jet shot down a drone near Pratkunai village, Lithuania, September 15, 2026, in this screengrab from a handout video. Lithuanian Army/Handout via REUTERS

International News via Reuters:

An Italian NATO fighter jet shot down a drone over Lithuania shortly after midnight on Tuesday morning, the Lithuanian national crisis management centre said.

The drone, which was likely to have entered from Belarus, was shot down near Pratkunai village in southern Lithuania, near Kaunas, the second-largest city, the centre’s spokesperson said. Its origin had yet to be determined, he said.

Officials did not say whether the drone was believed to be Ukrainian or Russian. In recent months, Ukrainian drones have repeatedly entered NATO air space in the Baltic region. Kyiv says they were steered off course by Russian signal jamming.

A drone alert was issued earlier in the capital Vilnius and surrounding region.

The Lithuanian Army shared video from the site of the crash, showing debris scattered in grass. Some of the parts appeared to be made from wood and some appeared charred.

Fighters with the NATO Baltic Air Defence mission have patrolled the skies of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia since the Baltic countries joined the alliance in 2004. The mission’s jets shot down stray Ukrainian drones over Estonia in May, and over Latvia in June and August.

Military drones straying into the airspace of Russia’s neighbours have stoked concerns that Russia’s war in Ukraine is spilling over NATO’s borders.

Ukraine has stepped up long-range drone attacks on Russia, including in the Baltic Sea area.

Reporting by Andrius Sytas in Vilnius; Editing by Stephen Coates

Have your say on major changes in healthcare

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Have your say on major changes in healthcare

The Bermuda Health Council, working with the Ministry of Health, is inviting you to participate in a targeted consultation on a proposed approach for reviewing major changes in Bermuda’s healthcare system before they take effect.

The consultation will run from 14 September to 2 October 2026 and will consider issues such as significant changes to premiums or benefits, important health services, ownership arrangements, medicine supply, provider payment arrangements and major digital or administrative changes affecting access to care.

The consultation paper is available here: www.healthcouncil.bm/engage

We would appreciate your feedback through the consultation survey: Link

The survey will ask you to identify the stakeholder perspective you are responding from and will then present questions relevant to that area.

The paper is a consultation draft, and the proposed thresholds and procedures are starting points for discussion rather than final decisions.

We would be grateful for your response by 2 October 2026.

Academy wraps its successful summer programme

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Academy wraps its successful summer programme

Trevo Academy has wrapped its inaugural summer programme with widespread praise from families, closing out four ten-day cohorts that brought football and personal development to 58 boys and girls aged 8 to 13 across Bermuda. Founded by Bermudians Remy Coddington, Sincere Hall and Ajani Burchall, the Academy draws on the founders’ experience within professional academy systems at AFC Bournemouth, Aston Villa, West Ham United and Hull City to offer a structured development pathway for the island’s next generation of players.

Delivering the programme took a community effort: senior coach Stefan “Scully” Jones supported all four cohorts, alongside Strength and Conditioning Coach Melissa Smith and Artist Carlos Santana. Educator Dr. Derek Tully brought classroom subjects to life through football, turning maths, geography and literacy into extensions of the game itself. The Academy also drew on further support from its administrative, communications and marketing contributors. North Village Community Club opened its doors all summer, giving the programme a home base for training and competition. The Academy was also backed by four sponsors: The Charles and Lesley Marshall Fund for Football contributed $10,000: $5,000 toward equipment and operational costs, and $5,000 to fund seven programme registrations. The Bermuda Equal Justice Initiative (BEJI), led by Eron Hill, funded three Academy scholarships worth $2,100. 1-2-3 Contact Electric provided $2,000 towards equipment and materials.

And Essential Projects provided the cohorts’ championship trophies. Together, this support helped expand access for young Bermudians who might not otherwise have been able to take part. Trevo was designed to be more than a traditional football camp — football was the platform, but the goal was to develop the whole person. Alongside daily technical training, small-sided games and tournaments, players took part in strength and conditioning, nutrition education, self-awareness and learning-style sessions, leadership and mindset development, and opportunities to build confidence, communication skills and resilience — all anchored by the Trevo Standard, a culture of focus, coachability and discipline built on two non-negotiables: respect and
effort.

The praise was borne out in the numbers. Surveyed families reported near-universal satisfaction, said the programme offered good value, and said they would enrol again, recommend Trevo, and trust a Trevo-trained coach. The large majority reported significant improvement in their child’s football skills, with the remainder
reporting some improvement, and every family reported gains in fitness and physical development. Nearly all
respondents asked to be kept informed about future Trevo programmes.

DeVrae Tankard, President of North Village Community Club, said, “This is what community partnership should
look like — an academy and a club coming together not just to run a programme, but to invest in Bermuda’s next generation. Watching Trevo Academy’s players this summer, we saw firsthand what happens when young
people are given structured coaching, room to build confidence, and a standard that holds them to respect and
effort both on and off the pitch. That’s a legacy well beyond one summer.”

The Academy used that feedback to adjust the programme in real time. Early cohorts asked for more in-depth
individual assessments and more one-on-one feedback, so later cohorts were run in smaller groups with
individual player goals and more structured observation — a shift families in those cohorts consistently cited as a highlight, alongside the competitive games and tournaments that rounded off each two-week block.

The summer wrapped at Bernard Park with the Final Whistle celebration and Champions Game, bringing
together players, families, coaches, sponsors and the wider community to mark Trevo Academy’s first chapter.

“For the founders, the Final Whistle on Summer 2026 was not an ending — it was proof of what’s possible,” said Remy Coddington, Co-Founder of Trevo Academy. “Bermuda’s young players and families showed us they want an academy that builds character and leadership, not just footballers. None of that happens without the people who believed in us from day one: our coaches, who poured everything into these players; our administrative and marketing team, who kept everything running behind the scenes; North Village Community Club, who gave us a home; and our sponsors, who made sure no child was turned away. This is only the beginning.”

Details on the Academy’s next programme will be announced at TrevoAcademy.com, and sponsorship opportunities remain open for organisations looking to support youth development in Bermuda.

Young winner of tourism speech contest announced

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Young winner of tourism speech contest announced

Christopher Madeiros of Saltus Grammar School, winner of the 2026 Bermuda Youth Tourism Speech Competition.

Christopher Madeiros of Saltus Grammar School has won the 2026 Bermuda Youth Tourism Speech Competition. He will represent Bermuda at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Regional Tourism Youth Congress in Guyana this October.

Madeiros emerged from an original field of 11 students who spent the summer deepening their tourism knowledge and strengthening their public-speaking skills. Following the August 27 preliminary round, three students advanced to Thursday evening’s final at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI), where they delivered prepared speeches and responded to a mystery question.

Group photo of finalists – (l to r): Christopher Madeiros, Princess Mitch Dioko, Simari-Lee Burch.

Joining Madeiros in the final were:

·                     2nd Place Simari-Lee Burch Bermuda Institute 
·                     3rd Place Princess Mitch Dioko The Berkeley Institute 

Presented by the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA), in partnership with Bermuda Youth Parliament, the programme gives young Bermudians a platform to explore tourism, build confidence and bring their own perspectives to conversations about the industry.

Madeiros’ speech explored migration in the Caribbean and the potential for deeper integration among CARICOM countries.

“Representing Bermuda in Guyana is an amazing opportunity — not just for myself, but also for all of the young people in Bermuda who feel so passionate,” said Madeiros. “I’m excited to bridge what I’ve done in these spaces and present that at a regional level.”

Christopher Madeiros of Saltus Grammar School, winner of the 2026 Bermuda Youth Tourism Speech Competition.

Madeiros will join students from across the Caribbean at the CTO Regional Tourism Youth Congress, where he will exchange views and build connections with his peers.

For the BTA, the competition is an investment in Bermuda’s young people, giving them a chance to engage with tourism, explore its possibilities and make their voices heard. Madeiros’ participation in Guyana takes that one step further, showcasing Bermudian talent on a wider stage.

“Christopher should be incredibly proud of what he has accomplished. It takes courage to stand up and speak from the heart, and he did it with real talent and a self-belief that’s inspiring. The whole island will be behind him as he represents Bermuda at the regional competition,” said Jan Hutton, Chief Executive Officer of the Bermuda Tourism Authority. “It’s been wonderful to watch these students grow in confidence and to hear what they have to say. They’ve challenged themselves, put in the work and brought their own Bermudian experiences to this journey. Tourism belongs to all of us, and I hope this experience has shown them, and every young Bermudian, that their voices can help shape where it goes next.”

Pitch competition earns award for BEDC

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Pitch competition earns award for BEDC

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) received a 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Silver Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The award was bestowed for the organisation’s work in the Public-Private Partnership category for the 25,000 to 200,000 population group. BEDC will be honoured at the IEDC 2026 Annual Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, October 25th to 28th.

“The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation is leading the field of excellence in economic development with its Wave of Opportunity Pitch Competition. This award shines a spotlight on BEDC’s commitment to its community and showcases the significant impact of economic development,” said Nathan Ohle, IEDC President and CEO. “IEDC is honored to present this award to the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation to celebrate their leadership and innovation in the field.”

Each year, IEDC honors economic development organizations, government entities, initiatives, and programs that consistently demonstrate excellence in the field. The honorees lead transformational projects that revitalize communities and advance the practice of economic development.

The award recognises the Wave of Opportunity Pitch Competition, a 10-year partnership between BEDC and Global Atlantic launched in 2023 to address one of the most persistent barriers facing Bermudian entrepreneurs, limited access to startup and growth capital. Held each year during Global Entrepreneurship Week Bermuda, the competition awards up to $125,000 annually in grant funding across three Local Industry Innovator awards, a Young Adult award, and a People’s Choice award.

The program pairs funding with a full development pipeline that includes application screening, preliminary pitch rounds, business coaching, pitch bootcamps, and mentorship. Since its launch, the competition has distributed $375,000 to date in direct grant funding to local entrepreneurs, drawn more than 200 attendees to its each of the live finals, and created ongoing accountability check-ins with recipients in the year following their win. Global Atlantic supports the initiative through a multi-year funding commitment and participates directly in judging and mentorship.

“To be recognised on an international stage alongside organisations many times our size says a great deal about the development of Bermuda’s entrepreneurial and economic development eco-system ,” said Erica Smith, Executive Director of BEDC. “We are proud recipients of a Silver Award for PublicPrivate Partnership, and this recognition belongs just as much to Global Atlantic and to every entrepreneur who has stood on that stage and pitched their business.”

She continued, “The Wave of Opportunity Pitch Competition was built on a simple idea, that access to capital should not be the barrier that stops a good business from getting started. Watching that idea grow into a program that has already put $375,000 directly into the hands of local entrepreneurs over the last 3 years, while giving them the coaching and the confidence to use it well, has been one of the most rewarding parts of this work. I am excited about what the remaining 7 years in the partnership will bring!”

BEDC extends its appreciation to Global Atlantic for its sustained investment in Bermuda’s entrepreneurs, and to the judges, mentors, sponsors, and community members whose participation has shaped the competition since its first year.

This year’s awards take on special meaning, as IEDC celebrates its 100th anniversary. In recognizing excellence in economic development, IEDC and its partners are celebrating successes and shining a spotlight on programs that inspire and prepare the field for the next century of economic development.

For more information on the Wave of Opportunity Pitch Competition, visit https://bedc.bm/events/wave-of-opportunity-pitch-competition/. For more information on the IEDC’s Excellence in Economic Development Awards, visit https://www.iedconline.org/pages/excellenceawards/.

Online discussion explores the true meaning of joy

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Online discussion explores the true meaning of joy

Following the success of its first offering earlier this year, Six Weeks of Joy, an online programme and the in-person Three Hours of Joy, created by local consultant and facilitator Aderonke Bademosi Wilson, returns on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

The six-week programme invites participants to explore what joy means in their lives, become more intentional about noticing it and develop practical ways to create more space for joy in everyday life.

“Joy is often associated with the big moments in life, but so much of it can be found in the ordinary,” said Aderonke Bademosi Wilson. “Joy isn’t necessarily something we have to chase. More often than not, it’s something we learn to notice.”

Participants will meet online for 90 minutes each Saturday, combining conversation, guided reflection and practical activities. The programme explores six themes: Pure Joy, Joy and Freedom, Joy and Love, Joy and Gratitude, Joy and Being Still and Joy and You.

Aderonke stated, “During four of the six weeks, a different international expert will join me, sharing knowledge, perspectives and practical approaches related to the week’s theme.

“Research suggests that positive emotions can support wellbeing, strengthen our psychological and social resources and help build resilience, while intentionally noticing and appreciating positive experiences can help us experience them more fully.”

Ms. Bademosi Wilson concluded, “The online and in-person programmes held earlier this year, reinforced the value of paying attention to joy. This isn’t about being joyful all the time. It’s about noticing the moments that bring us joy, understanding what supports them and intentionally making more room for them in our lives.”

Six Weeks of Joy begins Saturday, September 19, 2026, and is delivered entirely online.

For information visit six-weeks-of-joy.com

To register visit: https://www.bybermuda.com/product/six-weeks-of-joy

Give us six Saturdays. Give yourself more joy. Join the conversation.

About Aderonke Bademosi Wilson
Aderonke Bademosi Wilson is the founder and principal consultant of ABWilson Consulting, an international facilitator, communications professional and host of ABWilson’s Heart of the Matter podcast. Her work uses positive, thoughtful questions and meaningful conversations to help people live, work and lead with greater intention, connection and joy

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