Category: Environment
Greenrock Launches Earth Hour Campaign
Greenrock has confirmed that Earth Hour will take place on Saturday, March 30th from 8.30pm – 9.30pm on the North Lawn in Dockyard. A spokesperson said, “There are 30 days until Earth Hour which takes place this year on Saturday, March 30th from 8:30 – 9:30pm. Greenrock is pleased to confirm that with the support of the Earth Hour Council,... Read more of this article
Gibbons Supports Environmental Sustainability
Following the successful launch of the ocean-themed Gibbons Company reusable bags last year, they will now be made available for purchase with part proceeds to benefit BUEI and the charity’s environmental and sustainability programmes. The price for the reusable bags will be a $1.00 for small, $1.25 for medium and $1.50 for large. Customers will also... Read more of this article
PwC Announces New Environment Commitment
PwC Bermuda has announced that it has taken proactive steps towards reducing the carbon footprint of its business through a new environment commitment, saying “while driving efficiency to reduce our absolute carbon impact, we commit to offset our air travel emissions and energy consumption by 100%.” Arthur Wightman, PwC Bermuda leader, said,... Read more of this article
Chief Justice Quashes Minister’s ATV Decision
[Updated] The decision to allow proposed All Terrain Vehicle [ATV] tours in the West End has been quashed in the Supreme Court today [Feb 21]. In his judgement, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Narinder Hargun said, “I have held that in granting the approval for this ATVs proposal, the Minister assumed that planning permission was not required.... Read more of this article
Over 100 Guests From 37 Nations Expected
Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation Queen Quet, Princess Dana Firas of Jordan, Dame Fiona Reynolds and John Orna-Ornstein are among the speakers for an international conference taking place in Bermuda next month, which will also will feature Bermudians among its speakers and panelists. The Island was chosen as the conference venue for the International... Read more of this article
“Secret Lives Of The Humpbacks” Documentary
The premiere of Andrew Stevenson’s 43-minute documentary The Secret Lives of the Humpbacks is set for tomorrow evening [Feb 20] at Speciality Cinema. The screening of the film, which is the sequel to Mr. Stevenson’s previous award-winning film Where the Whales Sing, will take place at 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Tickets can be purchased by calling... Read more of this article
New Book: Medicinal Plants Growing in Bermuda
Dr. Kuni Frith has released a second book titled Medicinal Plants Growing in Bermuda, with the author saying that “the inspiration for my second book was largely driven by appeals from the community for additional information on how to combat health issues without the use of over the counter drugs made by the pharmaceutical industry.” Dr.... Read more of this article
Workshop On Bluebird Nest Box Construction
The Bermuda Audubon Society is holding its annual Bluebird nest box construction workshop in the Jack King Building at Botanical Gardens on Saturday 23 February starting at 10.00am. A spokesperson said, “It is nearly Bluebird nesting season and time to put up nest boxes! The workshop will include a brief talk about Bluebirds, why they require... Read more of this article
Eco ‘Lunch & Learn’ On Plastic Marine Debris
Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and the Bermuda College announced the fourth presentation in their series of Eco Lunch & Learns will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2019. Dr. Robbie Smith, Curator of Bermuda’s Natural History Museum, will be discussing the results of a study of plastic marine debris conducted by the Bermuda... Read more of this article
8 Week Beekeeping Course Beginning In April
Passion Fields Maintenance and Beekeeping will be holding an 8-week beekeeping course starting in April. In an online post, Passion Fields Maintenance and Beekeeping Ltd. said, “Discover the inner workings of a bee hive! We are so pleased to be introducing a 8-week beekeeping course, beginning in April. “Meet with us once a week, on either... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: National Trust Plant & Bake Sale
The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] hosted their Annual Plant and Bake Sale today [Feb 16] at Waterville in Paget, with an array of vegetables, plants, baked goods and more on offer. The 9-minute live video replay is below: The organisation, which has a mission to “protect and promote Bermuda’s unique natural and cultural heritage,” is also... Read more of this article
National Trust To Host Auction & Jumble Sale
The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] will be hosting its Annual Auction on Saturday March 2nd from 10:00am to 6:00pm at Botanical Gardens. Leading up to the auction, the Trust will hold a Jumble Sale & Auction Preview on Thursday February 28th, 8:30am – 6:30pm and Friday March 1st, 8:30am – 2:00pm. The BNT website said, “One of the Trust’s... Read more of this article
