Category: Environment
Minister: United Nations Ocean Conference
The United Nations Oceans Conference recently held in Portugal was an ”excellent opportunity to showcase what Bermuda has done to develop our Blue Economy and Marine Spatial Plan,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 15] the Minister said, “I rise today to inform this Honourable... Read more of this article
RFP Issued For Solar On 30 Govt Buildings
The Government has issued an RFP for rooftop solar for “approximately thirty Government owned buildings across Bermuda.” The notice said, “This Request for Proposals [RFP] is an invitation by the Government of Bermuda to prospective proponents to submit proposals for Government Solar Development Project, as further described in Section... Read more of this article
Another 31 Abandoned Boats To Be Removed
An additional “31 abandoned and derelict boats, owners unknown, will be removed and discarded,” the Government advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Transport, Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] and the Department of Marine and Ports Services advise the public that an additional 31 abandoned... Read more of this article
July 22nd: Public Forum On Offshore Wind
Greenrock will host a public forum on Friday, July 22nd from 12.00pm to 2.00pm at BUEI to ”discuss the research we have recently commissioned on the feasibility of offshore wind in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Greenrock is working hard to produce the industry standard data required to accelerate the deployment of affordable renewable... Read more of this article
Greenrock Release Offshore Wind Report
Greenrock released a report from BVG Associates “to help progress offshore wind as a key potential element of a sustainable, low carbon energy system for Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s greenhouse gas emissions need to reduce 60% by 2030 to align with international efforts to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees centigrade.... Read more of this article
Dispose Of Fish Waste In Responsible Manner
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Department of Works and Engineering is reminding the public “that all fish waste – offal, wracks, fins and heads – must be disposed of in a conscientious and environmentally responsible manner.” A Government spokesperson said, “For locally caught fish, options include... Read more of this article
Reminder: Sewage Disposal Rules & Regulations
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] said they “wish to remind boaters of Bermuda’s rules and regulations for boat sewage disposal.” A Government spokesperson said, “Please review the attached flyer and visit the DENR’s Environmental Obligations for Vessels Visiting Bermuda webpage on gov.bm for more information. Boaters... Read more of this article
BUEI Manta Rays Kids Hour Set For July 16
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] announced that Manta Rays are the topic for this month’s ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ on July 16th. A spokesperson said, “Kids Hour Saturdays’ takes place every third Saturday of the month at 11am and 2pm respectively. Each hour features the screening of short films followed by a book reading for... Read more of this article
Beyond Plastic Bermuda Launches New Website
Beyond Plastic Bermuda [BPB] announced the launch of its new website “designed to educate the community on the perils of single-use plastics [SUPs] – its detrimental effects on both the environment and our health – as well as provide helpful information and resources to assist everyone in moving away from single-use plastics.” A spokesperson... Read more of this article
Minister Roban Attends UN Ocean Conference
“This conference has proven to be an excellent opportunity to showcase what Bermuda has done to develop our Blue Economy and Marine Spatial Plan,” said the Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban following his attendance at the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister Roban attended an event organised... Read more of this article
BEST & BEU Pay Tribute To Stuart Hayward
[Updated] “Bermuda has lost an exceptional champion for our environment with the passing of Stuart Hayward,” Chair of Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] Gail Miller said. “His passion and energy raised awareness among residents of Bermuda on environmental concerns, decisions and impactful issues. Stuart ‘talked... Read more of this article
Increased Presence of Portuguese Man of War
The Government has issued an advisory urging people to “exercise heightened caution while in or near the ocean due to reports of an increase in the presence of the Portuguese Man of War.” A Government spokesperson said, “Portuguese Man of War can be identified with their bluish gas-filled float on top of the water. “However, their in-water... Read more of this article
