Category: Environment
Two Small Oil Sheen Incidents Last Week
Two small oil sheen incidents were reported last week, including one in St. George’s Harbour and another in Dockyard. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Friday 5th August, 11:20am, a light oil sheen in St. George’s Harbour was reported and found to originate from construction work at Ordnance Island. On investigation... Read more of this article
Bermuda Parish Garden Competition
The Department of Health and the ‘Grow.Eat.Save Programme’ has partnered with the Ministry of Public Works and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to “launch an initiative to encourage residents and organisations to start their own gardens to help address food insecurity and promote healthier living.” A Government... Read more of this article
Transformational Living Centre Using Solar Power
The Transformational Living Centre [TLC] for Families is now utilizing solar power which they said “will provide most of the energy required to power their electrical needs.” A spokesperson said, “Gil Nolan, operations manager of Sunny Side Solar and Nick Hutchings, a volunteer for the non-profit solar company that donated the solar panels... Read more of this article
Marine Environment Course Held For Students
MARINE innovation and the Next Generation collaborative summer workshop brought “new opportunity for ocean technology education to Bermudian students.” A spokesperson said, “A new collaboration between BIOS, Arizona State University’s [ASU] Center for Global Discovery and Conservation Science, and the National Deep Submergence Facility... Read more of this article
360 Tour: Mary Prince Emancipation Park
As the island celebrates Mary Prince Day today, you can take a ‘virtual visit’ to the Mary Prince Emancipation Park in Devonshire – which was renamed in her honour in 2020 – via Bernews 360 degree tour which allows you to move your mouse to view the various angles and/or zoom in, and you can also click the thumbnails at bottom to change the... Read more of this article
Advisory: Beaches & Parks Over Cup Match
The Government issued an advisory about camping and beaches over the Cup Match holiday, urging people to “help play their part in ensuring that our outdoor spaces are left in a pristine condition. ” Minister of Public Works, Lt/Col David Burch said, “As the annual Cup Match holiday fast approaches, I know that many residents will take... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Q&A On OTs/Climate Change
“The Government is working with the Overseas Territories on extension of the UK ratification of the Paris Agreement to those that are eligible and that formally request it,” the Minister of State, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Greg Hands said. During the British Parliament’s session on July 19th, Conservative MP Matthew... Read more of this article
Girl Guides & US Girl Scouts Clean Up
Girl Scouts from 23 US states will collaborate with Bermuda’s Girl Guides in a clean-up of west end beaches and nature reserves, and the project, coordinated by the Bermuda National Trust, scheduled for today. In total, the environmental exercise will involve more than 150 Girl Scouts, Girl Guides and their leaders. The American Girl Scouts will be... Read more of this article
Stiffer Penalties, Restitution To Area Residents
“It’s time for government to legislate a uniformed and equal approach to restitution for Pembroke residents who are being negatively impacted by the BELCO’s North Power Plant,” OBA MP Susan Jackson said. Ms Jackson — the MP for Pembroke South West — said, “Cleaning up clean air laws and imposing stiffer penalties for emissions... Read more of this article
BIOS Releases Part I Of Climate Change Report
BIOS has released an in-depth 77 page report on ‘Climate Change and Bermuda – Part I: Science and Physical Hazards’, which they said “synthesizes the current understanding about the state of Bermuda’s climate, including historical trends and variations over the last several decades that are likely to have an impact on Bermuda’s society.” A... Read more of this article
Minister On BELCO Emissions Complaints
“I am aware of the numerous justifiable complaints concerning the unacceptable situation area residents and businesses face from BELCO’s emissions,” said the Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban, following incidents of soot impacting neighbouring areas. “We can and must do better to protect the health and safety of those in... Read more of this article
Video: Whale Shark Swims Up To Boat
[Written by Don Burgess] A fisherman had a once in a lifetime experience when he was able to reach out and touch a shark. Mark Moran and two friends were aboard his boat Dry Socket when they spied what appeared to be two sharks swimming close to them. “Me and two other guys were at the southwestern edge of Bermuda – it is out before you... Read more of this article
