Category: Environment
AgraLiving To Host Community Day On Sunday
The AgraLiving Institute will host its 5th Anniversary Community Day on Sunday afternoon [Oct 26] at the Education & Research Garden in the Botanical Gardens. A spokesperson said, “The AgraLiving Institute invites the community to come together in celebration of five years of growth, learning and connection at its 5th Anniversary Community Day,... Read more of this article
‘Controlled Disposal Operation’ At Govt Quarry
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised that “controlled disposal operations will take place at the Government Quarry on Tuesday, October 21st, and Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.” A Government spokesperson said, “These operations form part of a demonstration of a safe, environmentally approved... Read more of this article
Duchess of Gloucester Visits ASU BIOS
The Duchess of Gloucester visited the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [ASU BIOS] meeting with faculty, scientists and students. A spokesperson said, “Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester visited the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [ASU BIOS], a unit of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State University,... Read more of this article
Registration Opens For Youth Climate Summit
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is excited to announce that registration is now open for the Island’s milestone 5th Annual Youth Climate Summit, taking place November 17-22, 2025. A spokesperson said, “This week-long event for students ages 13-22 engages and educates young people on global climate issues and serves as the foundation... Read more of this article
Mother & Son Team Launch ‘Bedrock’ Company
Bedrock — a new consultancy founded by Stratton and Fiona Hatfield — has officially launched to “bring together the best of real estate expertise and sustainable building advisory services to Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Growing up in Bermuda, the Hatfields fostered a deep connection with the island and its natural environment.... Read more of this article
Two Iguanas Found Aboard Ships In Bermuda
Thanks to the “vigilance of the crew on both vessels” two iguanas that were discovered on ships docked in Bermuda this past summer were prevented from actually entering Bermuda. An article in Envirotalk, the quarterly newsletter of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, said, “This past summer two green iguanas were discovered... Read more of this article
MP Linda Smith On Southlands National Park
Shadow Minister of Public Works & Environment Linda Smith has raised further concerns over the Government’s handling of the Southlands National Park planning applications. An OBA spokesperson said, “The recent video by the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST], the Bermuda National Trust and the Audubon Society clearly drives... Read more of this article
Dr David Wingate Celebrates 90th Birthday
Saturday, October 11th marked the 90th birthday of Dr. David Wingate, the celebrated Bermudian naturalist whose rediscovery of the once-extinct Cahow at age 15 launched a lifelong legacy in conservation. A spokesperson said, “Saturday, October 11th marks the 90th Birthday of David Wingate who in 1951 – as a 15 year old – was a member of... Read more of this article
BUEI & UNDP Partner For Youth Climate Summit
Bermuda’s 5th Annual Youth Climate Summit [YCS], hosted by the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI], in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme [UNDP] Multi Country Office in Jamaica announced a “strategic collaboration that will enhance Caribbean representation and expand youth engagement opportunities on climate... Read more of this article
RA: Exploring Floating Solar Initiative
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] has launched an “open call for developers to explore floating solar technology, an innovation that could see solar panels installed on water, delivering clean power without taking up valuable land.” A spokesperson said, “With space on the island at a premium, traditional large-scale solar farms... Read more of this article
Lions Club Take Part In Paget Clean-Up
Members of the Lions Clubs of Bermuda joined forces with the environmental charity Keep Bermuda Beautiful for a hands-on clean-up operation. Lions, Leos, Cubs, parents, and friends participated in the “Sea of Change” Coastal Clean-up at East Broadway/Crow Lane in Paget, working together to protect Bermuda’s shoreline. Over the course of the clean-up,... Read more of this article
KBB Partners With EY For Annual Cleanup
Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] is partnering with EY Bermuda for the annual Island-Wide Coastal Cleanup, running today [Sept 26] through October 5. A spokesperson said, “Keep Bermuda Beautiful is proud to announce the continuation of its long-standing partnership with EY Bermuda for the 2025 annual Island-Wide Coastal Cleanup. This year’s campaign... Read more of this article
