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Watlington Waterworks Report To Shareholders
“Watlington Waterworks Limited [WWL] delivered a strong performance in the first half of 2025, underscored by solid financial results, operational improvements, and strategic progress. Bermuda’s economic outlook remains cautiously optimistic, with increased capital investment and economic activity, though tempered by global challenges such as... Read more of this article
Ministry Urges Residents To Conserve Water
Amid an extended period of dry weather, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment is urging residents to monitor their water supplies and practice water conservation. A Government spokesperson said, “As Bermuda is experiencing a prolonged stretch of dry weather, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment encourages residents to monitor their... Read more of this article
Watlington Waterworks Report To Shareholders
Watlington Waterworks Limited achieved a net income of $3.471 million in 2024. A spokesperson said, “This strong performance was driven by a prolonged dry period in the first half of the year, resulting in increased sales in the utility and bottled water divisions. Moderate rate increases in 2024 also contributed to higher revenue. Sales remained... Read more of this article
David Rogers On Addressing Water Issue
David Rogers emphasized the urgency of addressing the “ongoing brown water crisis plaguing the Cedar Park community” saying that “clean water is a fundamental right, not a luxury.” David Rogers said, “On March 22nd, the United Nations will once again highlight the crucial role of freshwater as part of World Water Day. Each... Read more of this article
Free BUEI Open House For World Water Day
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] invites the public to a free open house on Saturday [March 22] to celebrate World Water Day. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] invites the public to celebrate World Water Day with us at a free open house on Saturday March 22nd. All are welcome to join the fun... Read more of this article
Ministry Works To Resolve Water Issues
The Ministry of Public Works is “actively implementing a workaround solution to address the ongoing challenges affecting the Central Distribution System’s water supply.” A Government spokesperson said, “Engineers have devised a plan that will improve the situation to a manageable level until one of the reservoirs undergoes temporary... Read more of this article
Ministry: Water Supply Restrictions In Effect
“The Ministry’s Central Distribution System cannot meet the regular water supply demand” due to a “significant systems failure affecting the infrastructure that delivers sea water to the Tynesbay Seawater Treatment Plant,” the Ministry said today, adding that they are “committed to resolving this issue as quickly... Read more of this article
Temporary Plumbing Issue At Westgate
The Department of Corrections confirmed that there was a plumbing issue in the Medium Housing units at Westgate, which “resulted in a lack of water for flushing toilets” and repairs have now been completed. A spokesperson said, “The Department of Corrections confirmed that there was a plumbing leak in the Medium Housing units at Westgate,... Read more of this article
DENR On Clean Air And Water Resources Acts
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] responded to the Coalition’s concerns on Clean Air and Water Resources Acts. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] notes the Coalition’s concerns about the Clean Air and Water Resources Act and welcomes the opportunity to... Read more of this article
Watlington Waterworks Report To Shareholders
““The first quarter 2024 started weaker than 2023, but in March we entered a dry period with strong sales for the second quarter,” Watlington Waterworks said. In their letter to shareholders, the Company said, “As a result, the piped water sales ended up 16 million gallons higher than in 2023 for the same period. “Bottled water... Read more of this article
Column: Save Money, Drink Tap Water
[Written by Erich Hetzel & Katie Berry] Did you know that in the last five years Bermuda’s consumers have spent over $7 million buying bottled water, much of it contained in single-use plastic? That’s money we are spending for something that falls from the sky, for free. This is a huge amount of money to be spending on a natural resource that... Read more of this article
Minister On Water Resources Act Amendments
“I am tabling the Bill entitled the Water Resources Amendment Act 2024; legislation that will ensure that Bermuda maintains the highest quality of groundwater,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly on Friday. The Minister said, “The proposed amendments will: “Establish pollution limits for the ground... Read more of this article
