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BEST Responds: Sediment Plume At South Basin
“This plume event reinforces, however unintentionally, our point that the scale and location of landfill would never have got the green light had it not been for the pressure of the America’s Cup,” the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability taskforce [BEST] said today. BEST added that “now that ACBDA and the government have a self-generated... Read more of this article
BEST To Pursue Resolution Through The Courts
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] said they have “decided to pursue resolution of the South Basin landfill and related issues through the Courts.” BEST appealed the decision by the Development Applications Board to grant final approval for landfill in Dockyard, saying over 368,000 cubic meters of fill will be required... Read more of this article
BEST Appeal Of South Basin Proposal Dismissed
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] said that their appeal for the South Basin landfill and development scheme was dismissed by the Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy. “BEST had hoped to have the end-use portion of the proposal de-coupled from the rest of the development. This would have provided for public consultation... Read more of this article
BEST Appeals Decision On Landfill In Dockyard
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] has appealed the decision by the Development Applications Board to grant final approval for landfill in Dockyard related to building for the America’s Cup, saying over 368,000 cubic meters of fill will be required “without adequate environmental impact assessment.” BEST’s... Read more of this article
The Buzz Responds To ‘Roundup’ Suspension
Following the announcement that the importation of weed spray ‘Roundup’ has been suspended, the Buzz said they “commend Minister Atherden’s commitment to ‘promoting safe practices as part of our stewardship of Bermuda’s delicate environment’, and to recognizing that more work must be done.” A statement from the group... Read more of this article
BEST Launch Campaign To “Beat The Bead”
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] is urging consumers to ‘choose to refuse’ to purchase any personal care products containing microbeads or other plasticizers due to their negative effect on the environment. BEST said, “In anticipation of the upcoming visits by Plastic Tides and 5 Gyres, two of a number of organizations... Read more of this article
BEST: Pink Beach “Reneged” On Assurance
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] said they “welcome the efforts being made to re-enliven tourism in Bermuda and recognizes that this will entail new development. In March 2014 BEST issued a press release about the proposed redevelopment of the Pink Beach site.” BEST said, “At that time we took an optimistic... Read more of this article
BEST: Long Term Implications Of Cup Decisions
The Bermuda Environmental and Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] said they applaud Bermuda on becoming home to the 2017 America’s Cup and look forward to all of the exciting opportunities that this presents our Island home. “Before we plough ahead with our preparations, we would just like to highlight that it is important to be mindful of the... Read more of this article
IWC Donate $1,760 To ‘Keep Bermuda Buzzing’
The International Women’s Club Bermuda recently presented a cheque for $1,760.00 to assist BEST’s Keep Bermuda Buzzing campaign. A spokesperson said, “With the bee population being dealt another blow with the recent hurricanes and the loss of local habitats and flora, the work of BEST’s [Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce] Keep... Read more of this article
BEST’s Reaction To The 2014 Throne Speech
The Bermuda Environmental and Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] has responded to the 2014 Throne Speech saying that while they are disappointed that there was no mention of Southlands becoming a public parkland or of pesticide-related issues, there “was much we can comment positively on.” The full statement from BEST is below: Of course we... Read more of this article
BEST Reveals 2014 Throne Speech “Wish List”
In advance of tomorrow’s [Nov 7] Throne Speech, the Bermuda Environmental and Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] has revealed their “wish list” of policies, and also made some comments about the Government’s past performance. The Governor will deliver the Throne Speech — which outlines the Government’s Legislative Agenda for... Read more of this article
Court Awards BEST $70,000 In Legal Costs
Following legal action by the Bermuda Environmental and Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] against the Government in reference to the Tucker’s Point development, the Supreme Court has ruled that the Ministry of Home Affairs must pay BEST $70,000 in legal costs. Chief Justice Ian Kawaley’s ruling said, “Erring very generously in favour... Read more of this article
Stuart Hayward Addresses Hamilton Rotary Club
President of the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] Stuart Hayward was the guest speaker at the Hamilton Rotary Club meeting on Tuesday [Sept 16], speaking about various topics, including BEST’s latest campaigns and projects. Mr. Hayward said, “Most often when people hear about BEST it is to do with some controversial... Read more of this article
Tree Removal: BEST Object, Ministry Apologise
[Updated: Ministry of Public Works issue an apology and explanation concerning the removal of the tree] BEST released the photos below which they said offer confirmation that the “mature poinciana behind the old Magistrates Court building on Reid and Parliament Streets was cut down over the weekend.” Last week, the environmental group issued... Read more of this article
BEST: “Treat Trees According To True Value”
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] said they were “alerted this morning to a notice in the Official Gazette that the tree behind the old Magistrates Court building on Reid and Parliament Streets was to be removed”. BEST said, “While the wording in the official notice clearly refers to removal of the tree, the... Read more of this article
Chief Justice Makes Ruling: Tucker’s Point SDO
[Updated w/corrected information] The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] said they have “achieved success in its appeal against the Home Affairs Minister regarding Tucker’s Point Club and said they look forward to a new hearing on TPC’s applications.” The Ministry of Home Affairs initially issued a statement... Read more of this article
