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Rotary Interact Club Plants Bermuda Cedar

Rotary Interact Club Plants Bermuda Cedar

Hamilton Rotary Interact Club members planted a Bermuda Cedar at Warwick Academy as part of the Rotary Clubs’ centenary tree-planting project. A spokesperson said, “On Sunday, 8th December 2024, a dozen young people joined with Rotarians at Warwick Academy to plant, on the school grounds, a beautiful and healthy young Bermuda Cedar [juniperus... Read more of this article

Wallpaper Wednesday: Mangroves In East End

Wallpaper Wednesday: Mangroves In East End

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a serene image of mangrove trees in the East End. The design 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 sizes below,... Read more of this article

‘Programme To Manage Roadside Vegetation’

‘Programme To Manage Roadside Vegetation’

The Ministry of Public Works said they are “actively maintaining the Island’s roadways, with crews from the Department of Works and Engineering recently trimming trees and clearing overgrown vegetation at various locations across the Island.” A Government spokesperson said, “This effort is part of an ongoing programme to manage... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Flower Bar Holds Ribbon Cutting

Photos & Video: Flower Bar Holds Ribbon Cutting

[Updated with video] The Flower Bar in Hamilton held a grand opening and ribbon cutting event this evening, with the new business offering a unique mix of floral-infused cocktails, flower arrangements, floral workshops more. Steven Faries opened the shop earlier this year, and held their official ribbon-cutting event today. According to Mr Faries,... Read more of this article

The Flower Bar Offering A ‘Unique Twist’

The Flower Bar Offering A ‘Unique Twist’

[Written by Stephen Wright] The new Flower Bar on Reid Street, outside the Washington Mall in Hamilton, offers a unique mix of floral-infused cocktails, wine, prosecco and flower arrangements. Steven Faries opened the shop in July with Shane Francis, the director of operations – initially delaying the enterprise because of the Covid-19 pandemic –... Read more of this article

BZS & Parks Department Continue Partnership

BZS & Parks Department Continue Partnership

The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] and the Department of Parks spent time clearing invasives on Trunk Island recently in an effort to share knowledge and continue the partnership that has been evolving since the BZS Micro Forest Project began in 2021. “On June 26, members of the Parks team from Tulo Valley and Government House joined the BZS team... Read more of this article

BZS & Chubb Volunteers Plant Mangroves

BZS & Chubb Volunteers Plant Mangroves

The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] and volunteers from Chubb worked to create a suitable environment in preparation for the replanting of one of the island’s largest mangrove forests – the BZS’s most recent site established through the BZS Micro Forest Project. A spokesperson said, “The Chubb volunteers also gained insight into one of Bermuda’s... Read more of this article

Wallpaper Wednesday: Mangroves In East End

Wallpaper Wednesday: Mangroves In East End

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a picturesque view of Mangrove Trees in the east end. The design 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 sizes... Read more of this article

Govt House Hosts School Gardens Project

Govt House Hosts School Gardens Project

Governor Rena Lalgie met with Victor School Primary and Dellwood Middle School students for the last day of their ‘school gardens’ project at Government House Government House said, “Over the school year, the students planted and maintained their gardens each week and their hard work paid off with both schools winning a “First... Read more of this article

“Practical Guide To Garden Management”

“Practical Guide To Garden Management”

The Bermuda Zoological Society announced the release of a new guide, “A Practical Guide to Garden Management in Bermuda.” The Bermuda Zoo Society said, “A new guide that distills David Wingate’s decades of knowledge about Bermuda’s native and endemic plants will be available at the annual Agricultural Exhibition, as well as from... Read more of this article

Easter Lilies To Be Sent To King Charles III

Easter Lilies To Be Sent To King Charles III

Governor Rena Lalgie and Mr. Jacob Hawkins helped pick Easter Lilies which will be sent via British Airways to King Charles III. Yesterday a spokesperson said, “Her Excellency the Governor, Ms. Rena Lalgie and Mr. Jacob Hawkins continued the annual tradition of selecting Bermuda Easter Lilies as a gift for Their Majesties – King Charles III and... Read more of this article

Photos: Rotary Sponsor School Garden Club

Photos: Rotary Sponsor School Garden Club

The Hamilton Rotary Club has sponsored the Garden Club Programme at West Pembroke Primary School as part of its Adopt a School Programme. A spokesperson said, “The program was initiated last year under the direction of Past President, Mr. Rick Richardson, and is now continuing under the direction of President, Rotarian Greg Soares. This project... Read more of this article