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Ministry: There Is No Seawater Quality Concern
The Ministry of Health and Seniors said they have “investigated and confirmed a report of greaseballs on Grape Bay beach,” adding that they test seawater samples and ”currently there is no seawater quality concern at Grape Bay or any other location.” A reader emailed in the photo below, which they said was taken this week at... Read more of this article
Grease Interceptors To Be Mandatory Island-Wide
The Ministry of Health and Seniors is advising that effective September 2017 all commercial food establishments in Bermuda must equip their kitchen with an “approved type and adequately sized grease interceptor,” saying that this will “allow for the proper disposal of Fats, Oils and Greases [FOG] and thus minimise the chance of greaseballs”. “This... Read more of this article
Govt Measures For Fats, Oils, Sewage, Water
Over the past six months, the Government has put in place several interim measures to reduce the amount of Fats, Oils, Grease [FOG] and other unacceptable material in the island’s sewage waste stream. This FOG in the wastewater can solidify to create the so-called “greaseballs” that sometimes wash ashore from the Seabright outfall on South Shore... Read more of this article
“Greaseballs” Wash Up At Grape Bay Again
Following the incident two weeks ago, additional “greaseballs” washed up at Grape Bay Beach in Paget again today [May 2]. A Government spokesperson said, “This morning a Department of Parks team was alerted to the presence of greaseballs on Grape Bay and immediately investigated several South Shore beaches and removed the grease balls... Read more of this article
Opinion: MP Atherden On DeSilva’s Response
[Opinion column written by OBA MP Jeanne Atherden] Shadow Health Minister Zane DeSilva has been criticising the One Bermuda Alliance government for its response to the problem Bermuda has with sewage outfall greaseballs washing up on the beaches. “Today,” he said, “the OBA’s version of the truth has been blown out of the water and now our people,... Read more of this article
Health Dept: Proper Grease Removal Methods
The Department of Health, in conjunction with the Corporation of Hamilton, issued a reminder for estaurants about how they can “properly dispose of their Fats, Oils and Greases and thus minimise the chance of effluent from the Seabright pipe binding together and washing in-shore in the form of greaseballs”. The issue was spotlighted recently... Read more of this article
Greenrock: Let’s Work Together & Do Right Thing
Our sewage problems are not going to go away on their own, and hiding our heads in our pink Bermuda sand not an option, “especially when there are some strange and even disgusting things washing up onto that sand,” Greenrock said today. The issue has been in the headlines recently following the U.S. Consulate issuing a “Security Message”... Read more of this article
Kim Swan: ‘Need To Move Quickly & Proactively’
“In addition to the public relations crisis, Bermuda needs to move quickly and proactively to assure the world that we will take steps to discontinue pumping raw sewage to sea,” former Opposition Leader Kim Swan said. The issue has been in the headlines recently following the U.S. Consulate issuing a “Security Message” entitled “Contaminated... Read more of this article
Govt: Water Quality Well Within Safety Standards
The water quality at all beaches tested was well within the safety standards for swimming and no further “greaseballs” have been found, the Government said today. The Ministry said, “Yesterday [Apr 16] beach water quality samples were taken by Department of Health officials at Elbow Beach, Grape Bay, Warwick Long Bay, Horseshoe Bay,... Read more of this article
OBA, PLP Trade Words On Sewage, Propaganda
The OBA has accused the PLP of having their “propaganda machine in full swing over the issue of sewage being pumped out to sea,” while the PLP said that “instead of complaining about press releases the OBA should get on with solving the problem.” The issue has been in the headlines recently following the U.S. Consulate issuing... Read more of this article
Ministry Provides Update On “Greaseball” Issue
The Ministry of Health and Environment provided the an update regarding the “greaseballs” which have been spotted washing ashore this week on several South Shore beaches. The full statement from the Ministry is below: The Ministry of Health and Environment would like to provide the general public with an update regarding greaseballs which... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Addresses “Greaseball” Issue
A press conference was held this afternoon [Apr 15] following the discovery of what the Minister called “greaseballs” on Grape Bay Beach in Paget. Those present included Minister of Health & Environment Trevor Moniz, Minister of Public Works Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO Bill Hanbury, Minister Wayne Scott and... Read more of this article
PLP: “OBA Has Failed To Address The Issue”
“Today, the OBA’s version of the truth has been blown out of the water and now our people, beaches, our sea life and our tourism economy are paying the price for their lies and inaction,” Shadow Minister of Health Zane DeSilva said today [Apr 15]. Mr. DeSilva’s comments come after what Health & Environment Minister Trevor Moniz... Read more of this article
Photos: ‘Greaseballs’ Wash Up At Grape Bay
[Updating] Grape Bay Beach is not looking — or smelling — its most attractive today [Apr 15] with small greyish lumps scattered over the Paget beach. They did not have the most pleasant smell, and while we were on the beach an area resident came up to us and said it was “disgusting” to have to deal with. The conditions at Grape... Read more of this article
Video: Minister On Beaches, Water Samples
Following the U.S. Consulate’s advisory about our beaches, Minister of Health and Environment Trevor Moniz said that Government carries out extensive water sampling twice weekly and they will be taking steps to make the results of these tests available to the public. On Monday [Mar 31] the U.S. Consulate in Bermuda issued a “Security Message”... Read more of this article
Health Ministry: Beaches Are Safe For Swimming
Following the issuing of an advisory by the U.S. Consulate, the Ministry of Health & Environment said they wish to “strongly reassure residents and visitors that our beaches are safe for swimming and recreational use.” Earlier today [Mar 31] the U.S. Consulate in Bermuda issued a “Security Message” entitled “Contaminated Beaches”... Read more of this article
