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The Queen’s Green Canopy Tree Planting
Governor Rena Lalgie and family welcomed members of the community to Government House on Saturday [Nov 6] to assist with the planting of 70 trees to celebrate Her Majesty’s 70 years of service. Trees planted at Government House were kindly donated by members of the community, the Bermuda Botanical Society, the Tulo Valley Government Nursery, CedarBridge... Read more of this article
Queen’s Green Canopy Tree Planting Initiative
Preparations are underway for tomorrow’s tree planting as part of The Queen’s Green Canopy initiative, Government House said. Government House posted the photos below online, saying, “This initiative was created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 and invites people from across the UK and the world to “Plant a Tree for the Jubilee”. “Members... Read more of this article
Join The Green Canopy Tree Planting Initiative
Government House announced an opportunity to join the Governor and her family at Government House on November 6th to participate in the Queen’s Green Canopy tree planting initiative. Government House posted the graphic below on social media, saying: “In celebration of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee, Government House is pleased to announce... Read more of this article
Tree Planted In Honour Of Kenneth Richardson
To honour the late Kenneth Richardson – Bermuda’s first Black Secretary to the Cabinet — Premier David Burt and the Richardson family planted a Bermuda cedar tree on the grounds of the Cabinet Building. A Government spokesperson said, “To honour the late Kenneth A. Richardson CVO, CBE, JP, Bermuda’s first Black Secretary to the... Read more of this article
BZS Plants Coconut Palms In Flatt’s Village
The Bermuda Zoological Society recently organized the planting of 12 young coconut palms along the picturesque coastline of the Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo’s [BAMZ] parking area. A spokesperson said, “Over this past weekend, the dock area of Flatt’s was made a little more green! The Bermuda Zoological Society organized the planting of 12 young... Read more of this article
Winnie Oatley Plants Tree For 103rd Birthday
Winnie Oatley recently celebrated her 103rd birthday by planting a cedar tree on Trunk Island in Harrington Sound, the Bermuda Zoological Society’s [BZS] “Living Classroom”. A spokesperson said, “When centenarian Winnie Oatley turned 103 in February, her grandsons Kevin, Stephen, Robert and Geoff Blee marked the occasion by planting a cedar... Read more of this article
ABIR Hold Tree Planting To Honour Michael Butt
The Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers [ABIR] held a ceremonial tree planting at Hamilton Ferry Terminal to honour past-ABIR Chair Michael Butt. A spokesperson said, “The Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers [ABIR] honored past-ABIR Chair Michael Butt OBE for five decades of service to Bermuda and the international re/insurance... Read more of this article
Video: BICC Hold Founders Day Ceremony
The Founders Day Ceremony of the Bermuda Islamic Cultural Center officially commemorated the historic implications of the Signing Ceremony on December 17, 2019 between Emir Saleem Talbot and Bishop Wes Spiewack. A spokesperson said, “The Founders Day Ceremony of the Bermuda Islamic Cultural Center at Winterhaven Cottage, Harrington Sound Road was... Read more of this article
Tree Of Reconciliation & Peace Ceremony
A Tree of Reconciliation & Peace Ceremony will be held at 10am on Wednesday, October 14th by the Bermuda Islamic Cultural Center at Winterhaven Cottage at Harrington Sound Road, A spokesperson said, “A Tree of Reconciliation & Peace Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, October 14th by the Bermuda Islamic Cultural Center at Winterhaven Cottage,... Read more of this article
Faith & Community Leaders Plant Loquat Tree
Leaders from the Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities joined with other community members in planting a loquat tree at the corner of Court and Dundonald Streets, serving as an observance of the beginning of the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week, as well as part of Vision 2020’s campaign to plant 2,020 trees this year. A spokesperson said, “Emir... Read more of this article
Transformational Leadership Youth Session Held
In collaboration with the Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU], Imagine Bermuda Planning, Bermuda CAN, the Corporation Of Hamilton, and the Department Of Education, the Transformational Leadership Youth Session was held on Monday [Jan 20]. The event was introduced by Glenn Fubler and included a number of talks and workshops on youth leadership, politics,... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda National Trust Tree Planting
In an effort to start the new decade on an environmentally friendly note, the Bermuda National Trust [BNT] held an event today [Jan 1], aimed at ensuring 50 trees were planted at various locations across Bermuda in celebration of their 50th anniversary. A Bermuda Climate Action Network spokesperson previously said, “The newly formed Climate Action... Read more of this article
Public Invited To Plant Trees To Start New Year
The community is invited to join the Bermuda National Trust [BNT] in celebration of their 50th anniversary by planting 50 trees on New Year’s Day at various locations across Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The newly formed Climate Action Network [Bermuda CAN] supports the National Trust event and encourages people to sign up to help at one of... Read more of this article
Ceremonial Tree Planting At Botanical Gardens
Earlier today [Nov 4] Premier David Burt and Azorean President Vasco Cordeiro conducted a ceremonial tree planting in the Botanical Gardens as part of the celebrations of the 170th anniversary of the arrival of the first Portuguese immigrants to Bermuda. In attendance for the occasion were the visiting Azorean delegation, Public Works Minister Lt/Col... Read more of this article
Skills Development Presentation On February 25
The Garden Club of Bermuda will be hosting a public presentation of the Skills Development Program on Monday, February 25th at 6.00pm at The Cathedral Hall on Church Street. A spokesperson said, “It goes without saying that The Garden Club of Bermuda has a fundamental interest in horticulture. We are a local charity, almost 100 years old, and we have... Read more of this article
City Advisory: Tree Removal On Elliott Street
The City of Hamilton is advising the public that it will be removing three Mahogany trees on Elliott Street due to root systems that have adversely affected City sidewalks, roadways, as well as private properties. Parks Superintendent, Steven DeSilva, said of the removal, “The City has a Street Tree Policy in place that outlines our commitment to... Read more of this article
