BEST - Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce

BEST group revamps website

BEST has launched a new website as it revamps its identity. The group says its new site is more responsive and informative, and easier for people to navigate resources and progress on the physical, social and economic environments in Bermuda. […]

Impact of plastics on ocean and wildlife

Bernews: September 10, 2016 The National Geographic’s Short Film Showcase recently featured “A Plastic Sea” short film by Justin Lewis and Michelle Stauffer, which was filmed in Bermuda and looks at the impact single-use plastics have on oceans and wildlife. […]

‘Effort To Revive Tech Education Worth Pursuing’

“Your efforts to revive technical education are worth pursuing,” Stuart Hayward told attendees at the Bermuda Technical Institute Alumni [BTIA] reunion event at the Fairmont Southampton. The event served to mark the 60 year anniversary of the Bermuda Technical Institute, […]

BELCO solar policy bad for everyone

On August 16, 2016, in the doldrums of the summer, Belco informed the Energy Commission that it has ended its eight-year “pilot” and would no longer allow “net-metering” for people who install rooftop solar power. This proposal is not only […]

Objections filed against St. Regis

Objections have been filed against the proposed St Regis project in St George’s, with the location of estate lots being one area of contention. A series of estate lots are included in the fifth phase of the hotel project, located […]

Horseshoe improvements hailed

New improvements to Horseshoe Bay have been hailed a success by Cole Simons, the Minister of the Environment. Umbrellas, lounge chairs and extra garbage and recycling bins have been installed at the popular South Shore beach, while better maintained restrooms […]