Category: Environment
BUEI Set To Host Annual Youth Climate Summit
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will be hosting its Annual Youth Climate Summit, featuring renowned experts and young climate activists addressing global and local climate issues. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s [BUEI] highly anticipated Annual Youth Climate Summit is back, featuring a... Read more of this article
Brownies & Youth Groups Help Clean Up
Young people from a variety of island groups came together for the Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] Coastal Cleanup, focused on the coasts of Black Bay Beach and Glass Beach. A spokesperson said, “The KBB Coastal Cleanup for 2023 has taken off with a boom. This year the First Devonshire Brownies and the First West Pembroke Brownies rallied other youth... Read more of this article
BMA Hosts 2nd Annual Community Clean-Up
The Bermuda Monetary Authority hosted an Island Wide Clean-Up event in support of Keep Bermuda Beautiful as part of its annual Community Day. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority [Authority or BMA] participated in its Second Annual Community Day by hosting an Island Wide Clean-Up event on Thursday, 28 September 2023. The Authority’s... Read more of this article
New Sargasso Sea Commissioners Appointed
The Cabinet has approved the appointment of Dr. Robbie Smith and Sen. Wilfred Moore as the new international experts to the Sargasso Sea Commission, tasked with stewarding and conserving the Sargasso Sea, an iconic high seas ecosystem. A spokesperson said, “The Cabinet has approved the appointment of Dr. Robbie Smith and Sen. Wilfred Moore as... Read more of this article
Youth Climate Summit To Take Place In November
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will be hosting the 3rd Annual Youth Climate Summit from November 10th to 18th. A spokesperson said, “The Youth Climate Summit [YCS], a weeklong event for students ages 13-22, engages and educates young people on global climate issues and is the foundation for a year of youth-led activities focused... Read more of this article
Fishermen’s Association Respond To BOPP Plan
The Fishermen’s Association Bermuda [FAB] has responded to the latest statement from the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme [BOPP] saying BOPP’s plan shows that it is “less about functional management and more about flashy PR statements and check-the-box style public consultation.” A spokesperson said, “BOPP might consider... Read more of this article
Work Continuing On Draft Blue Prosperity Plan
Since introducing the Draft Blue Prosperity Plan last year, the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme [BOPP] has “conducted extensive community outreach” and is “continuing its work to update and strengthen the document based on input received from Bermuda’s residents and local industries, including commercial fishermen.” A spokesperson... Read more of this article
BUEI Talks To Hold ‘Island SOS’ On October 1
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is set to hold its 2023 ‘Island SOS’ Talks series with a panel discussion featuring past presenters from 2022 and 2023, aiming to highlight sustainable ocean development strategies from various island nations across the globe. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration... Read more of this article
KBB & EY To Hold Annual Coastal Clean-Up
Local environmental charity Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB], and EY Bermuda have announced their continuing partnership for the annual Island-Wide Coastal Clean-Up. A spokesperson said, “This year’s event will run from Thursday September 28 through Sunday October 8 and aims to clean more than 60 beaches and coastal areas across Bermuda. Visit... Read more of this article
Ariel Re Relaunches Clean Energy Division
Global [re]insurer Ariel Re has relaunched its Clean Energy division as Ariel Green, “recognizing the increasingly crucial role of Technology Performance Insurance in accelerating innovation in solar, energy storage, hydrogen, and bioenergy to help curb climate change.” A spokesperson said, “Ariel Re has insured $30bn worth of assets... Read more of this article
Greenrock To Host ‘Green Expo’ On Nov 19th
Greenrock is organizing a Living Green Expo on November 19, 2023, featuring a range of eco-friendly activities and a Vendor Village, A spokesperson said, “Greenrock is preparing to host a Living Green Expo on Sunday, November 19, 2023 from 10 am – 6 pm in the Royal Naval Dockyard. This event will include a host of mind-body activities including... Read more of this article
Greenrock Offshore Wind Location Assessment
Greenrock released the third study in their offshore wind feasibility study series – an Offshore Wind Location Assessment. A spokesperson said, “This study was commissioned to help us determine the most technically feasible locations for an offshore wind farm in Bermuda. Key points from the study are as follows: “The location assessment... Read more of this article
Backyard Birds Commemorative Stamp Issue
The Philatelic Bureau of the Bermuda Post Office will be releasing a new commemorative stamp issue, “Backyard Birds” on Thursday, September 21, 2023. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, nine songbird species live in backyards across the Bermuda archipelago. Of these, seven were introduced by humans, while two species are indigenous to Bermuda,... Read more of this article
KW Bermuda Partners With KBB For Clean Up
An illegal dump site on Tribe Road no. 6 in Warwick brought about a rewarding partnership between Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] and KW Bermuda, and together with neighbourhood residents and Wilmot’s trucking they transformed the area. A spokesperson said, “The one-day project, completed on May 11, was part of KW’s Global Red Day, which... Read more of this article
Minister Roban Attends Forums In New York
Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban represented Bermuda at international events held in New York on September 17 and 18, 2023. A Government spokesperson said, “On Sunday, 17 September, Minister Roban, Chair of the Blue Prosperity Leaders Forum, hosted the Blue Prosperity Leaders Forum Dinner. This event was a unique opportunity... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Scenic & Serene Horizon
The latest image in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a simple image showing some of Bermuda’s natural beauty. The image is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both... Read more of this article
