Category: Environment
Bermuda Better Energy Plan Meeting On Nov 8
Greenrock and BE Solar will be hosting a public meeting on Bermuda’s energy future on Thursday [Nov 8] starting at 5.30pm at St Paul’s AME in Hamilton on the corner of Victoria and Court St. A spokesperson said, “Greenrock and BE Solar will be hosting a public meeting on Bermuda’s energy future this Thursday, the 8th of November, at St Paul’s... Read more of this article
Bermuda Fall Lionfish Derby Begins On Nov 9th
Guardians of the Reef will be hosting the third annual Bermuda Fall Lionfish Derby this coming weekend which will also be the island’s second ‘REEF Sanctioned Derby’ that follows a specific framework and requires all participants to be part of a 2-4 person team lead by a Team Captain. This four day lionfish culling competition begins on Friday... Read more of this article
Greenrock Makes Starling’s Position Redundant
Greenrock has made the Executive Director position — which was held by Jonathan Starling – redundant, the charity confirmed today. A spokesperson said, “As a sustainability charity, we practice what we preach and, accordingly, have had to make some hard decisions regarding the structure of the organisation. “Like many in Bermuda’s... 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
Cahow Nesting Season Off To An Early Start
The upcoming 2019 cahow nesting season is off to an early start with breeding pairs returning to their underground burrows on the Nonsuch Island Nature Reserve and its surrounding islets earlier than expected. Principal Terrestrial Conservation Officer at the Department of the Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] Jeremy Madeiros said, “Many... Read more of this article
Video: Clarien Community LED Bulb Exchange
Clarien Bank recently partnered with Greenrock and BE Solar, with the community invited to “show support for a sustainable Bermuda” by bringing in up to five incandescent or fluorescent light bulbs to the main Clarien banking hall in Hamilton in exchange for an energy-efficient LED bulb, while supplies last. BE Solar also exhibited a display... Read more of this article
St George Group Active In “Kiwanis One Day”
A contingent from the Kiwanis Club of St George recently marked ‘Kiwanis One Day,’ a day recognized by Kiwanis organizations around the world, during which as many members as possible perform services. A spokesperson said, “The members from Kiwanis St George selected the children’s playground at Mullet Bay Park, in Wellington, St... Read more of this article
Staff Commended After Capturing Scorpion
A scorpion was discovered in Bermuda earlier this month, thought to be accidentally brought into Bermuda on cargo, and Fast Forward Freight staff have been “commended on their swift actions in preventing the escape of this scorpion.” On October 12th, employees of Fast Forward Freight saw the scorpion in one of their warehouses, captured... Read more of this article
Photos: US Consulate Participates In Clean Up
In partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB], the U.S. Consulate participated in a cleanup initiative on October 19th. U.S. Consul General Constance Dierman and Consulate staff collected and disposed of trash, removed debris, and recycled items found at Blue Hole Park. Additionally, the Consulate team cleared overgrowth and trimmed hedges along... Read more of this article
Bermuda Better Energy Plan Student Contest
Greenrock and BE Solar have just announced a schools competition for the best consultation response on Bermuda’s energy future. “Students have until 5:00pm on Friday the 23rd of November, 2018 to write a response to the consultation and submit it to the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda,” a spokesperson said. “Responses may support... Read more of this article
Weldon Wade, Sue Kahn To Speak At Eco Series
Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and the Bermuda College announced that Weldon Wade and Sue Kahn will be the presenters for the second in their series of Eco Lunch & Learns on Thursday, October 25th. Well known environmentalist and community advocate, Weldon Wade, of ‘Guardians of the Reef’ will be presenting along with... Read more of this article
Photos: Allied World Staff Volunteer At BAMZ
Staff of Allied World Insurance swapped their offices for the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo [BAMZ] in Flatts last Wednesday. The change of environment was part of the company’s Community Outreach Programme, and saw 55 employees spend the afternoon carrying out tasks ranging from stuffing envelopes to cutting back vegetation and clearing up the... Read more of this article
