Category: Environment
Aaron Crichlow Earns KBB’s President’s Award
Aaron Crichlow and Bermuda Is Love have received this year’s President’s Award from Keep Bermuda Beautiful, with KBB noting that “Aaron and this amazing group of young adults have led monthly community clean-ups that have removed tens of thousands of pounds of waste from dozens of locations across the island.” The KBB newsletter... Read more of this article
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
Appleby, Skyport Plant 100 Cedar Trees At Airport
Law firm Appleby has partnered with Skyport, the operators of Bermuda’s LF Wade International Airport, in the planting of 100 endemic cedar trees at the airport. A spokesperson said, “The ‘100 Cedar Trees’ planting project was envisioned by Appleby, as a way to give back to Bermuda and to serve as a token of its commitment and contribution to... Read more of this article
Photos: Greenpeace Collects Plastic In Sargasso
Greenpeace campaigners collected more than 300 plastic pieces during a five-day expedition in the Sargasso Sea. A spokesperson said, “Campaigners from Greenpeace UK have retrieved hundreds of pieces of plastic from clusters of seaweed floating in the Sargasso Sea in the Atlantic Ocean. They spent the last five days on board the Arctic Sunrise... Read more of this article
Southlands Consultation Deadline Extended
The consultation deadline in relation to a new event lawn at Southlands Park has been extended until May 17. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks wishes to advise the public of a proposed change of use for a portion of Southlands Park to accommodate an event lawn for the Bermudiana Beach Resort. “The deadline has been... Read more of this article
Harbour Nights Eco-Friendly Initiatives Unveiled
Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, alongside local organizations and the City of Hamilton, unveiled new eco-friendly initiatives for Harbour Nights. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce significant steps toward making Harbour Nights an eco-friendlier event. These initiatives represent a collaboration with key... Read more of this article
Consultation For New Event Lawn At Southlands
The Department of Parks advised of a “proposed change of use for a portion of Southlands Park to accommodate an event lawn for the Bermudiana Beach Resort.” A Government spokesperson said, “In accordance with section 4 of the Bermuda National Parks Act 1986, a Notice has been published in the Official Gazette and public comments are... Read more of this article
2024 Ag Show Draws Thousands Of Attendees
The 2024 Agricultural Exhibition drew thousands of attendees on each of the three days that the event was held. Acting Minister of Public Works Michael Weeks said, “As we reflect on the success of this year’s Agricultural Exhibition, we are reminded of the traditions and culture that define our community.” A Government spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Longtails At Cooper’s Island
The photo gallery below shows a look at some of breathtaking beauty of Bermuda’s longtails, with a number of them recently seen in Cooper’s Island in the East End. The Bermuda Department of Environment and Natural Resources describes the longtail by saying, “The White-tailed Tropicbird is almost always known in Bermuda has the ‘Longtail’... Read more of this article
Minister Attends Ocean Conference In Greece
Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban represented Bermuda at the 9th Our Ocean Conference held in Greece, which concluded yesterday [April 17]. A Government spokesperson said, “Started by the U.S. Department of State in 2014, the former Secretary of State and U.S. Presidential Climate Advisor, John Kerry, gave a keynote address at this year’s... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Underneath The Waves
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a scenic look underneath Bermuda’s waves. 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
$10,000 Butterfield Climate Action School Grant
Butterfield has partnered with Emirates GBR SailGP Team’s Purpose Partner, the 1851 Trust, as the Official Bermuda Impact Partner for their Protect Our Future schools programme taking place alongside the Bermuda SailGP event this coming May, and “together they will deliver climate education lessons for local schools with a $10,000 Butterfield... Read more of this article
