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Plastics ban welcomed – but campaigners urge quick action
An environmental collective has welcomed legislation to stamp out single-use plastics — but questioned why no specific products had been added to the schedule of those facing bans or restrictions. In a statement issued to The Royal Gazette, Beyond Plastics Bermuda, which includes […]
Read moreSingle-use plastics legislation tabled in the House
A long-awaited Bill designed to stamp out single-use plastic pollution was tabled in Parliament today, eight years after it was first promised. But no plastic items will be banned until after the legislation is passed and consultations take place, said […]
Read moreEco Lunch & Learn On Waste Reduction
A free lecture by global educator Odiva Vassell on waste reduction and recycling will be held on Thursday [March 26] as part of the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and Bermuda College’s Eco Lunch & Learn series. A spokesperson said, “Lecturer Odiva Vassell […]
Read moreBelco’s gas plans are taking Bermuda in the wrong direction
Opinion Article – Kim Smith, Executive Director, BEST The Royal Gazette, March 23, 2026. Economic burden: a specialised ship delivers liquefied natural gas (LNG) to a terminal in the Dominican Republic. Photograph supplied) This was sent to the Minister […]
Read moreIsland Trading joins single-use plastics programme
Laura Farge-Lowe, left, managing director of Island Trading, and Brandon Morrison showcase Island Trading’s new recyclable bags as part of its move away from single-use plastics (Photograph supplied) Island Trading has joined Beyond Plastics Bermuda, receiving the organisation’s Champions Certificate […]
Read morePlanning issues persist into another year
Opinion Article – Kim Smith, Executive Director, BEST The Royal Gazette, March6, 2026 BEST (the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce) is one among others (organisations and individuals) who routinely review and respond to planning applications, where proposed development would negatively impact […]
Read moreEco Lunch & Learn On Coral Reefs On Feb 26
The public is invited to a free lecture on coral reefs presented by Yvonne Sawall on Thursday [Feb 26], hosted by the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and Bermuda College. A spokesperson said, “The community are invited to attend a free lecture on Thursday, February 26th, […]
Read moreUK outlines OT biodiversity strategy
Britain is preparing to discuss with Overseas Territories the next steps in a blueprint designed to conserve, protect and restore biodiversity. The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, in partnership with England’s Joint Nature Conservation Committee, will speak with countries including Bermuda […]
Read moreSouthlands zip-line proposal grounded by commission
A proposal to create a zip-line attraction at Southlands has been rejected after it failed to garner support from the National Parks Commission. The planning application by EDI Bermuda proposed installing a series of zip lines at Southlands in Warwick to create a family-friendly […]
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