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EEZ Declared A Marine Mammal Sanctuary
Bermuda’s Exclusive Economic Zone [EEZ] has been declared a Marine Mammal Sanctuary with particular emphasis on the endangered humpback whale, Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean said this afternoon [Sept 21]. Minister Bean said: “The area of the new Bermuda Marine Mammal Sanctuary will be more than 170,000... Read more of this article
Minister Marc Bean On Renewable Energy
Speaking at the CARILEC’s 2012 Annual Renewable Energy Forum, Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Marc Bean said he is “extremely bullish on natural gas” and has high expectations for its use in electrical generation CARILEC is the association of Caribbean electric utility companies, and participants from over 30 Caribbean... Read more of this article
Minister Bean: Streamlining The Planning Process
Work is currently underway to further streamline the planning process in Bermuda, Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean said today [June 28]. After carrying out a review of the Development and Planning Order 1999, recommendations for legislative change were submitted to Cabinet, who have now given approval for these... Read more of this article
Minister Bean Praises Employee Performances
Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean yesterday [June 7] gave recognition to employee performances within his Ministry. Minister Bean highlighted members of staff for “their dedication, perseverance and commitment to reaching their individual successes”. L-R: Sarine Babb, Victoria Carolo, Sean Patterson,... Read more of this article
First Stage Of Bermuda Mapping Project Complete
The Department of Land Surveys and Registration, under the Ministry of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy, commissioned an aerial survey of Bermuda, which will be conducted in two parts, with the aim of providing current geographical data of the island. The first requires a specialist survey aircraft to take high resolution aerial photography... Read more of this article
BELCO: Decision Puts Reliability Into Jeopardy
The Minister’s reluctance to allow a rate increase during these tough economic times “puts reliability of electricity supply into jeopardy,” BELCO President Andrew Parsons said yesterday [May 17]. On May 9th 2012 the Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean rejected an appeal from BELCO to raise rates for... Read more of this article
Minister: Reform Of Telecommunications Industry
Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean held a press conference yesterday [May 17] regarding the ongoing reform of the telecommunications industry. Minister Bean’s full statement follows below: Good Morning, The purpose of today’s press conference is to update the public on the status of work with respect to... Read more of this article
Study May Lead To “Wave Farm” In Bermuda
Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy Limited has completed a year-long Bermuda wave study that demonstrates the viability of the Island’s wave regime for a commercial CETO wave energy project. Carnegie report that over the past 12 months, in collaboration with Bermudian company Triton Renewable Energy Ltd, they undertook the first detailed study... Read more of this article
Minister: Faster Planning Applications Processing
The Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean commended the Department of Planning following a recent performance appraisal of the Department. The report included data which reveals improved processing times for various categories of Planning applications, a statement from Government said. The statement continued: “During... Read more of this article
Solar System System Permits Extended
The Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean announced that, as of February 2012, the Ministry has extended the permitted development rights for Solar Energy Collection systems from 80 square feet to 400 square feet. This follows an amendment to the Development and Planning [General Development] Order 1999 and would allow... Read more of this article
Minister: Culture Less Dependent On Fossil Fuel
Speaking at this past weekend’s Earth Hour event, Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean said he hopes the event “will act as a catalyst to encourage our people to move toward a culture that is much less dependent on fossil fuel.” “I invite all of us here and at home to let this be the start... Read more of this article
New Bermuda Aerial Mapping Project
An aerial survey of Bermuda will shortly be underway with the aim of providing current geographical data of the island. The Department of Land Surveys and Registration, under the Ministry of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy, commissioned the survey, which will be conducted in two parts. The first requires a specialist survey aircraft... Read more of this article
