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A shared ocean future for Bermuda
Bermuda’s ocean supports us all — fishermen and women, families, businesses and communities. It provides food, livelihoods, recreation and coastal protection, and it remains central to our identity and economy. It is no surprise, then, that the Marine Spatial Plan […]
Read moreBEST calls for independent energy study and deadline extension
Two environmental organisations plan to conduct an independent study on Bermuda’s energy policy to find a way to accelerate the island’s transition to renewable energy while reducing electricity costs. Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce, in collaboration with Greenrock, is also calling […]
Read moreEco Lunch & Learn On The Sargasso Sea
The public is invited to a free lecture on the Sargasso Sea presented by Fae Sapsford on Thursday [April 23], hosted by the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and Bermuda College as part of their Eco Lunch & Learn series. A spokesperson said, “The community are […]
Read moreRenewable targets slashed in national energy policy proposal
The Government plans to abandon its target for the island to produce 85 per cent of its energy from renewable sources by 2035 and instead expects to produce 93 per cent from fossil fuels in 2030. The about-turn was announced […]
Read moreKnow your property’s zoning before you buy or build
Opinion Article – Kim Smith, Executive Director, BEST – The Royal Gazette, April 13, 2026 On our small island, every square foot of land matters. Yet many property owners who want to build or renovate only discover the rules that […]
Read moreIt’s past time to get rid of single-use plastic
Dear Sir, The Government has been extremely slow to act on banning single-use plastic (promised in 2018) but we now have enabling legislation to commence banning various items of single-use plastic. Single-use plastic and plastic in general probably presents one […]
Read morePlastics 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 […]
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