Category: Environment
Children Enjoy Nature Walk At Spittal Pond
BNT’s annual nature walk for children took place at Spittal Pond on Tuesday, with the free guided walk, sponsored by Arch, aiming to inspire young people with a love for Bermuda’s natural and cultural heritage. A spokesperson said, “Around 140 children, parents, grandparents and camp leaders enjoyed a guided tour around the pond in small groups... Read more of this article
Nominations Now Open For 2024 BNT Awards
The Bermuda National Trust has invited the public to nominate individuals, organizations, schools, or groups for its annual awards. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Trust is pleased to invite the public to submit nominations for its annual awards, which recognise individuals, organisations, groups or schools that have worked to protect... Read more of this article
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
BWS To Observe World Meteorological Day
The Bermuda Weather Service will observe World Meteorological Day today [March 23]. A Government spokesperson said, “World Meteorological Day was introduced in 1951 to commemorate the World Meteorological Organisation [WMO] establishment on 23rd March 1950. Each year, the WMO [a United Nations body] announces a new theme for World Meteorological... Read more of this article
KBB Prepares For Island-Wide Spring Clean
Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] is preparing for their annual islandwide ‘Spring Clean’ the Great Big Bermuda Clean-up [GBBC]. A spokesperson said, “Sponsored by BF&M, the week of clean-up activities commences on Earth Day, Monday 22 April, and culminates with a grand finale event on Sunday 28 April. “Hundreds of volunteers are expected... Read more of this article
Minister & Azores Advisor Discuss Blue Economy
During the World Ocean Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, Deputy Premier Walter Roban met with Luis Bernardo Costa Gomes de Brito e Abreu, Advisor to the President of the Azores on Sea Affairs, to discuss their respective plans for a sustainable Blue Economy and the common vision each country shares around preserving ocean health in their substantial Exclusive... Read more of this article
Photos: Students Take Part In Climate Classroom
Over 200 Bermuda students took part in the “The Climate Classroom,” an immersive learning experience organized by ASU Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] with support from HSBC. A spokespersonssaid, “The highly anticipated and fully booked Climate Classroom made its return to the ASU BIOS campus recently, leading students through... Read more of this article
Minister Roban Attends 11th World Ocean Summit
This week, Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban, participated in the 11th Annual World Ocean Summit and Expo held in Lisbon, Portugal, from March 11th to 13th. A Government spokesperson said, “Throughout the three-day event, Minister Roban spoke on three panels and attended workshops with experts on Marine Protected Areas and... Read more of this article
Greenrock To Host Earth Hour On March 23rd
Greenrock is inviting Bermuda to celebrate Earth Hour this year on Saturday, March 23rd, asking people to turn off any unnecessary lights from 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm, and “give an hour for Earth by spending 60 minutes doing something positive for our one shared home.” A spokesperson said, “Just over a year ago, you helped us create the Biggest... Read more of this article
Hamilton Declaration Marks 10th Anniversary
The Sargasso Sea Commission commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Hamilton Declaration signing. A Government spokesperson said, “The Sargasso Sea Commission is celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Hamilton Declaration on Collaboration for the Conservation of the Sargasso Sea with a series of technical meetings in Bermuda. “Representatives... Read more of this article
BUEI Talks To Host Humpback Whales Exhibit
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] announced the opening of a new exhibit entitled, ‘Majestic Migrations: A Look into The Humpback Whales of Bermuda’, located in the Ocean Discovery Centre at BUEI. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is excited to announce the opening of a new exhibit... Read more of this article
BUEI To Host World Water Day Celebrations
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is gearing up to celebrate World Water Day on Saturday, March 16th, with an open house featuring interactive activities and displays centered around this year’s international theme: Water for Peace. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will be celebrating... Read more of this article
Photos: Brownies Under The Sea Thinking Day
The First Devonshire/First West Pembroke Brownies engaged in various initiatives, from performances to beach cleanups, advocating for environmental stewardship and raising awareness about the perils of oceanic pollution. A spokesperson said, “The First Devonshire/First West Pembroke Brownies continue to soar into their Healthy Family/ Healthy... Read more of this article
Magazine Highlights The Bermuda Longtail
Hakai Magazine has featured the iconic Bermuda longtails, noting they have been “turning up in Bermuda earlier and earlier.” The story said, “White-tailed tropicbirds spend most of the year at sea, out of sight of people. When the seabirds make their annual descent into Bermuda to breed, though, their long, streamer-like tails, snowy... Read more of this article
13 Cahow Chicks Hatched At Nonsuch
A total of 13 cahow chicks have been hatched on Nonsuch Island already this year. Jeremy Madeiros, Bermuda’s senior terrestrial conservation officer, believes 25 or more chicks could be hatched this year, which would eclipse the previous record of 19 last year. In the latest update on the Nonsuch Expeditions Blog, Mr Madeiros said he had been... Read more of this article
Minister Roban On Integrated Agriculture Strategy
Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 8], Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban provided an update on the Integrated Agriculture strategy which is “aimed at supporting and enhancing the island’s local food production.” The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to update this Honourable House on... Read more of this article
