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Thomas Sinclair & Maxwell Dill Earn PSEA Award
Thomas Sinclair and Maxwell Dill from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for January. A Government spokesperson said, “Premier David Burt and the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns recognized the January recipients of the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] – Mr.... Read more of this article
Minister Meets With Farmers To Discuss Concerns
Recently, the Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban visited farmers to “speak with them regarding the increasing incidence of theft, the challenges they face providing produce for the local market, and opportunities to improve their industry.” A Government spokesperson said, “”Members of the public will be aware of the term ‘night... Read more of this article
“Significant Quantities” Stolen From Farmers
The police have appealed for information after “significant quantities” of produce including broccoli, beets, green zucchini, and sweet potato were reported stolen from farmers. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service has recently received a number of reports of theft of produce from farmers’ gardens. “Members of... Read more of this article
Photos: Farmers Market At Botanical Gardens
The Bermuda Farmers’ Market is being held today [Dec 18] at the Botanical Gardens, with a wide variety of goods available for purchase. The Farmers’ Market offers local farmers, fishermen, gardeners and artisans a venue to sell produce, plants and locally-made crafts directly to residents and visitors. It will be held each Saturday going forward... Read more of this article
J&J’s Pumpkin Picking Event Cancelled
J&J Produce has confirmed that their popular annual pumpkin picking event has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In an online post, J&J Produce said: “We have decided to cancel our annual pumpkin picking due to Covid-19. As a family-run farm, we know how important it is to keep our children safe. Hopefully, we can see everyone... Read more of this article
AgraLiving Institute Offering Online Courses
The AgraLiving Institute will be holding an online course series starting this Saturday [Oct 16] covering “sustainable farming knowledge.” A spokesperson said, “The AgraLiving Institute is excited to present their online course series as an option for the community to access sustainable farming knowledge at their convenience. “The series... Read more of this article
AgraLiving Homegrown Gardening Workshops
The AgraLiving Institute is getting set to hold a Fall Workshop Series “designed to empower the community to grow their own food.” A spokesperson said, “The AgraLiving Institute is very happy to announce their Fall Workshop Series, which delves into an array of topics and are dynamically designed to empower the community to grow their... Read more of this article
Southlands Community Gardens Launched
The newest community garden at Southlands Park has been launched and “there are also several new sites on the horizon as we identify areas in other parishes and work to achieve our goal of a community garden in every parish,” Minister of Public Works Lt. Col. David Burch said. Speaking earlier today, the Minister said, “Good Afternoon.... Read more of this article
Easter Lilies Delivered To Rest Homes
In an effort to cheer up the residents and staff, as well as support local farmers, the Garden Club of Bermuda had bouquets of Easter Lilies delivered to nursing and rest homes across the island, partnering with Pacheco and Sons Farm for the effort. A spokesperson said, “One of the missions of The Garden Club of Bermuda is the beautification of... Read more of this article
Notice To Commercial Farmers And Fishermen
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources issued new advisories fishermen and farmers, and both follow in full below. Notice To Commercial Farmers The Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] [Stay at Home] Amendment Regulations 2021 are in effect. The following are updated curfew exemption guidance issued by the Department of Environment... Read more of this article
Farmers & Fishermen Can Sell With Exemption
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources issued advisories this evening saying that per the Stay at Home Regulations, registered commercial farmers and licenced fishermen are “exempt to move about in the course of performing their work”, and they will be permitted to sell local produce at certain roadside stalls or their home... Read more of this article
Farmer’s Stand Closed, Petition, Govt Comment
[Updated with comment from Government] A petition was started today — attaining over 2,000 signatures in under 5 hours — asking the Bermuda Government to “allow people to buy from farm and fisherman stalls” during the Stay At Home period, which began on Tuesday. This follows after a local farming business posted on social media... Read more of this article
