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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
Starling: Ewing Trees Provide Many Benefits
[Opinion column written by Jonathan Starling] It was heartening to see that some residents of Ewing Street, along with the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST], took the initiative to defend the street’s trees yesterday [Aug 5]. While it’s true the City of Hamilton did advertise their imminent removal, this advertisement ran in... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Objections Over Removal Of Trees
[Updated: Protest ends after area MP Walton Brown steps in] Area residents plus a few people from the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] gathered on Ewing Street this morning [Aug 5] to protest the removal of trees on Ewing Street by the Corporation of Hamilton. BEST previously raised their objections to this, and speaking today... Read more of this article
BEST Comments On Bermudiana Beach Resort
BEST said they are “pleased to see that the resurrection of the development formerly known as Grand Atlantic is taking shape,” saying the latest plans for the project, renamed Bermudiana Beach Resort, “appears to us set to transform the boxy, gray, stone buildings into pastel-hued and livable tourist residences.” The Grand Atlantic... Read more of this article
BEST “Applauds” Upgrade Of Building Codes
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] said they wish to “applaud the Department of Planning [DOP] on its recent upgrade of the Bermuda Building Code. “Bermuda is fortunate that having Building Codes in place has kept the standards of construction high. On one hand, our standards have retained an aesthetically pleasing... Read more of this article
Photos: “Keep Bermuda Buzzing” Bee Fair
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] hosted a Bee Fair entitled “Keep Bermuda Buzzing” today [Apr 12] at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI], educating the public on the importance of bees to nature at large and the skills required to keep and promote their propagation. According to the promotional flyer for... Read more of this article
BEST Chairman Comments On Beach Advisory
“The best we can hope for is rapid movement to further improve the way we handle sewage, followed by some reflection of that improvement in an updated message from the Consul General to his fellow Americans,” BEST Chairman Stuart Hayward said following the recent advisory about our beaches. On Monday [Mar 31] the U.S. Consulate in Bermuda... Read more of this article
BEST Welcomes Pink Beach Redevelopment
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] has welcomed the Pink Beach redevelopment project, saying their “preliminary comments are mostly favourable. ” A spokesperson said, “The redevelopment of the Pink Beach Hotel site brings welcome features that will benefit future development in Bermuda. The Bermuda Environmental... Read more of this article
BEST To Host “Keep Bermuda Buzzing” Bee Fair
The BEST environmental group will host a Bee Fair entitled “Keep Bermuda Buzzing” on Saturday 12th April, 2014 from 11am to 3:45pm at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI]. The event will include a short film and panel discussion from 2:30pm to 3:30pm, featuring Claire Jessey, Entomologist, Department of Environmental Protection; Tommy... Read more of this article
BEST Comments On Shipping Channel Study
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] said they are “cautiously pleased to hear of the proposed Environmental Impact Assessment [EIA] exercise being conducted in advance of shipping channel alterations.” BEST noted the three stated options, and said that a fourth and legitimate option should be “none of the above”,... Read more of this article
BEST’s Stuart Hayward Responds To MP DeSilva
[Updated with remarks from MP DeSilva] The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] has responded to PLP MP Zane DeSilva saying they take their role “as an environmental watchdog very seriously” and said “would be failing the public if we did not alert them to a development project that plans to cover a green area surrounding... Read more of this article
