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Public Park Guidelines On Dogs, Horses, Bonfires
The Department of Parks has issued their annual advisory and the guidelines for dogs and horses in Bermuda’s National Parks and regarding bonfire permits. A spokesperson said, “As a reminder, Bermuda’s National Parks comprise of all public parks and public beaches. “And in accordance with the Bermuda National Parks Act 1986, 2009 &... Read more of this article
Parks Department Rescinds Special Permit
As a result of violating the policies of a special permit issued to Beach Boys Ltd [operators of Tobacco Bay], the Parks Department have rescinded the permit effective immediately, according to Ministry officials. A spokesperson said, “The Member of Parliament representative for Constituency 1, Mrs. Renee Ming, has brought to the attention of... Read more of this article
New Experience To Open At Clearwater Beach
Beach Boys Tours & Experiences are set to launch a new beach experience at Clearwater Beach next summer. According to Beach Boy director Belcario Thomas, the ‘Bermuda Triangle Beach’ [BTB] experience, hopes to help residents “enjoy the East End as a destination.” They specifically plan to do this via a five-stop bus tour... Read more of this article
Govt: ‘Beach Will Remain Open To The Public’
The Ministry of Economic Development and Tourism is today [Nov 28] “reiterating Government’s commitment that Gates Beach, more commonly referred to as Fort St Catherine Beach, will remain open and accessible to the public.” A Ministry spokesperson stated: “The Ministry has been made aware of concerns raised at a recent public meeting... Read more of this article
Butterfield Employees Participate In Cleanup
Employees of Butterfield Group companies around the world joined forces with local environmental groups to take part in the International Costal Clean-Up on Saturday, September, 16th. 267 Butterfield team members cleared 113 bags of trash and recyclables from public spaces in six countries during the first of what will become an annual Community Action... Read more of this article
EY Coastal Cleanup Set For September 16
The EY Bermuda Coastal Cleanup in support of Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] will be held on Saturday, September 16. A spokeperson said, “The annual island-wide event gives volunteers an opportunity to enjoy time spent outdoors combing the beach, snorkeling or diving underwater to remove litter and marine debris and maintain Bermuda’s beaches and... Read more of this article
Photos: OUTBermuda Fun Day At Tobacco Bay
OUTBermuda hosted a family fun day on Saturday [Aug 26] at Tobacco Bay with a host of beach equipment for attendees to enjoy including water volleyball, a pool table and non-motorized water-sports. A spokesperson previously said, “OUTBermuda is an organization that was created to provide support for relationships and family. Families come in all... Read more of this article
Tobacco Bay To Host Mermaid Party On Sept 16
On Saturday, September 16, Tobacco Bay is set to host a party “celebrating the mermaid spirit, summer, and the sea.” The Tobacco Bay Facebook event invites all “mermaidy women in Bermuda” to join the party: “We want to see the bay, the beach and the deck full of the most mermaidy women in Bermuda! If you have a swimmable... Read more of this article
Photos: Work Continues At Horseshoe Bay
Work continues to take place at Horseshoe Bay Beach, with the aim of “improving the user experience” and “increasing the ease of transport and accessibility” at the popular south shore beach. The work is scheduled to include the construction of a new timber pedestrian boardwalk; the repositioning of existing asphalt roadway;... Read more of this article
“Most Beautiful Pink Sand Beaches In World”
Bermuda has secured two of the positions in MSN’s recent look at “The Eight Most Beautiful Pink Sand Beaches in the World,” with both Elbow Beach and Horseshoe Bay Beach making the cut. The story said, “What makes a pink sand beach – a million pieces of shattered coral? A trick of the eye and the light? On Harbour Island... Read more of this article
Video: BTA Beach Economy Vision Presentation
“The Bermuda pink sand beach experience must be iconic, memorable for its natural beauty complemented by cleanliness and casual amenities that are culturally authentic,” according to the Bermuda Tourism Authority’s Beach Economy Vision. The island’s “Beach Economy Vision” was the subject of today’s [May 10]... Read more of this article
Man Aids Woman Caught In Bermuda Rip Current
A Canadian woman enjoying a vacation in Bermuda last month found herself in need of aid while swimming at a private beach, paving the way for a stranger with close Canadian ties of his own to come to her rescue. A CBC story says, “Marge Rabouin, from St. Andrews West southeast of Ottawa, travelled to Bermuda in late July with her grandson. They... Read more of this article
Video: Plastic Pollution In Bermuda’s Waters
The Race for Water Odyssey crew visited Bermuda recently, having traveled from the Azores as part of their 300-day expedition that is studying the impact of plastic pollution in the ocean globally. That study continued on the island, with the crews work captured on camera and released to the public. A video released by the team features Anne Hyde of... Read more of this article
Beach Art Workshops At Horseshoe Bay Beach
A handful of sand sculpting enthusiasts braved Saturday’s [March 21] rain to learn tips and techniques from the Beach Art Festival‘s guest beach artist Tony Plant, from Cornwall, England. With the weather clearing just in time for the workshop’s 3.00pm start, everyone in attendance was able to learn from the experienced beach artist. Beach... Read more of this article
EY Bermuda Coastal Cleanup On Weekend
The EY Bermuda Coastal Cleanup will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2014 and Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] has said that they are “delighted to welcome EY as the sponsor.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda has hundreds of coves and beaches and miles of shoreline, so there are opportunities for more teams and more volunteers to sign... Read more of this article
Govt. Reminds Of Public Beach Protocols
The Department of Parks is reminding the public of its policy on waste disposal and collection and horse-riding on beaches, outlining the rules and regulations in place for both as the summer season gets underway. A spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks collects trash Monday through Friday, and on Sundays. Unfortunately there can be a build-up... Read more of this article
