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Governor, Premier Plant Tree For Diamond Jubilee
Yesterday [June 4] Premier Paula Cox, Governor George Ferguson, Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith and toddlers from St. George’s Pre-School took part in a cedar tree planting and plaque unveiling ceremony at Coney Island to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee. Chairman of the Diamond Jubilee Committee Major Marc Telemaque said, “As celebrations... Read more of this article
City-Wide Tree Planting To Start
The City of Hamilton today [Dec.8] announced the start of a city-wide tree planting and rejuvenation program, which will see various trees planted – including fruit trees which can be picked and enjoyed by members of the public once ripe. Chief Operating Officer and Secretary for the City of Hamilton, Mr. Edward Benevides, said, “The city-wide... Read more of this article
Horticultural Certificate Programme Launched
This morning [Sept.1] Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson provided details on the Horticultural Certificate programme which is being spearheaded by the National Training Board [NTB] in conjunction with the Bermuda College. The ‘Certificate in Basic Horticulture’ programme will be launched on September 8, 2011. Participants... Read more of this article
Works Initiative To Provide Horticulture Training
This morning [Aug.23] Minister of Public Works Derrick Burgess held a press conference to provide information on a plan to provide training to Bermudians in the field of horticulture, with the goal of helping people gain full time employment with private landscaping companies. Minister Burgess said, “The training is intended to last from 4 to... Read more of this article
Warwick Camp: “Johnny” Retires After 41 Years
Mr John Desa’s retirement was acknowledged this past weekend. Since 1969, he had been Warwick Camp’s gardener, responsible for maintaining all the grounds, gardens, and hedges inside the Camp. During the 41 years that he worked there, over 6,000 Bermudian men and some women passed through service period with the Bermuda Regiment. Most of them would... Read more of this article
Princess Royal Plants Olivewood Tree
Earlier today [June 5] HRH The Princess Royal planted an Olivewood tree on the northwestern grounds of Government House, just a few feet away from the two Olivewood trees that were planted by Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince and Princess Edward, Earl and Countess of Wessex when they visited Bermuda in March. Related Stories Appleby, Skyport Plant... Read more of this article
St. David’s Lighthouse Park Clean Up
This past Friday [May 6] employees from the Argus Group headed to the east, and spent time cleaning up St. David’s Lighthouse park. Alison Hill, Chief Executive Officer of the Argus Group, is pictured below planting a Bermuda cedar tree in the St. David’s Lighthouse park on May 6, 2011, as part of the company’s adoption of the park to maintain... Read more of this article
Marsh Plants Bermuda Cedars for Earth Day
Bowring Marsh has planted five Bermuda Cedar trees at Jack’s Pond in the Tivoli Nature Reserve South in Warwick in honour of Earth Day 2011. Maintained by the Bermuda National Trust [BNT], the nature reserve and pond serves as a green oasis for wildlife that the surrounding community can appreciate and access. Jennifer Gray, Executive Director... Read more of this article
Tucker’s Point to Create Cedar Grove
Tucker’s Point Hotel has announced that “A full 12-acre reforestation programme will be implemented should the SDO be passed.” Last week Tucker’s Point spokesperson said if the SDO passes in the Senate, it will donate over 28 acres of land to Bermuda. Tucker’s Point recently applied for a Special Development Order [SDO]... Read more of this article
Videos: Agriculture in Bermuda’s Future
“The Role of Agriculture in Bermuda’s Future” is an in-depth paper, researched and prepared by Bermudian Aran McKittrick. The report seeks to summarise historic and modern challenges facing the agricultural industry and Bermuda’s dwindling stock of arable land. The island has lost an estimated 87% of its agricultural land in the last eighty... Read more of this article
Full Report: Bermuda’s Agricultural Crisis
Both the island’s agricultural sector and its arable land reserves are in a state of crisis and risk becoming obsolete unless urgent remedial action is taken, according to the findings of a newly released report. Entitled “The Role of Agriculture in Bermuda’s Future” and researched and prepared by Bermudian Aran McKittrick, the report seeks... Read more of this article
Duchess Plants Tree at Warwick Camp
Yesterday [Nov 14] Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester,the Colonel-in-Chief of the Bermuda Regiment, traveled to Warwick Camp and took part in a tree planting ceremony. She had previously done the same at Government House that same morning. Also yesterday, Her Royal Highness visited St. John Ambulance Brigade HQ, on Point Finger Road, Paget... Read more of this article
Argus Staff Clean Up Gibbs Hill Lighthouse Park
On May 21st, Argus Insurance in partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] and the Bermuda Department of Parks, planted trees and cleaned up Gibb’s Hill Lighthouse Park as part of the company’s adoption of the park to maintain the grounds. The Argus Group had announced in May 2007 its official adoption of the Gibb’s Hill and St. David’s Lighthouse... Read more of this article
Girl Guides Plant Rose Bush at Government House
Chief Guide Liz Burnley visited Bermuda this week as part of the centenary celebrations of Girlguiding. As part of the visit, Mrs. Burnley planted two rose bushes at Government House, attended a dinner with the Girlguiding Bermuda Council and senior members and led a training session for 30 Leaders and visited various Rainbow, Brownie and Guide units. The... Read more of this article
