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CoH Praised For Efforts To Save Tamarind Tree
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] have praised the Corporation of Hamilton for their “amazing efforts” to preserve the Tamarind tree in Hamilton, which was damaged by Hurricane Fay. BEST said said, “For those who have walked through or past Victoria Park in the last few months, you will have seen the Corporation... Read more of this article
BUZZ: Vision Where Herbicide Use Is Reduced
BUZZ — a group within BEST — have urged the Minister to “take bold action in protecting our environment by developing a vision for a Bermuda where the use of chemical pesticides/herbicides/fungicides is dramatically reduced or even eliminated.” “The BUZZ is a group of Bermuda residents, who have been working since late... Read more of this article
BEST ‘Welcomes’ Consultation Plans For AC
The ACBDA’s recent announcement to involve the community in development of the Master Plan for the America’s Cup Event Village, through a series of meetings with key stakeholders and the general public, is being welcomed by BEST Chief Advocacy Officer, Stuart Hayward. Mr. Hayward said, “BEST is very encouraged by and wants to acknowledge the increasingly... Read more of this article
Future Of Electricity Supply & Use In Bermuda
Greenrock and BEST said they support a transition to an electricity system that is moving towards 100% renewable energy. A joint statement from the two groups said, “The future of our electricity supply is an important topic for debate and has a significant impact on Bermuda’s ‘triple bottom line’ of Environmental, Social, and Economic Sustainability. “Earlier... Read more of this article
BEST Wins South Basin Appeal In Supreme Court
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] announced success in its appeal to the Supreme Court against the decisions by the Development Applications Board [DAB] and the Minister responsible for Planning regarding the South Basin. “BEST’s Court action yielded a result that permits the South Basin landfill and its interim use for... Read more of this article
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]Â said they have “decided to pursue resolution of the South Basin landfill and related issues through the Courts.” BESTÂ 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
BEST: Bermuda Beaches “Exquisitely Beautiful”
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST]Â has said they are “glad to hear that the restaurant building and amenities at Shelly Bay are to get some much-needed attention.” A BEST spokesperson said, “The plans for food, beverage and community services are ambitious and point to a significant upgrade in the facilities.... 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
