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What’s The BUZZ?
The BUZZ is a group of individuals who came together in 2013 concerned and curious about the decline in bee populations, both locally and worldwide. What was causing the decline and what could it mean for Bermuda’s food security? In […]
Read moreBEST Walks the Walk for Bermuda’s Bees!
‘The annual Argus Walks the Walk with the Centre on Philanthropy 5K was held on Sunday morning [Feb 28], with the fundraiser involving hundreds of participants walking on behalf of their favourite charity. The walk started and finished in front […]
Read moreSouthlands access restricted after dumping
Action taken: the entrance gates to Southlands, on South Shore, have been locked to prevent illegal dumping. However, members of the public are welcome to use the park during daylight hours, but must enter on foot. Read more here: http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20151223/NEWS07/151229898
Read moreBeat the Bead – Useful links and Articles
Here you can find links and articles regarding microbeads and micro-plastics: Articles Teen keen to help reduce ocean pollution (Royal Gazette, Jan 18, 2016) Magnus joins campaign to tackle microbeads (Royal Gazette, Sep 10, 2015) Facial Scrubs Release 94,500 Toxic Microbeads in Each […]
Read moreCampaign Statement: Beat the Beads Bermuda
In anticipation of the upcoming visits by Plastic Tides and 5 Gyres, two of a number of organizations working actively on the issue of micro-plastics and microbeads in the world’s oceans, the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce (BEST) has joined with […]
Read moreFairmont Southampton Princess Development, 18 December 2013
The following is BEST’s response to remarks by Zane DeSilva, MP MP Zane Desilva has criticised BEST for sharing with the public our information on the scope of development planned for the Fairmont Southampton hotel property. (Bernews 12 Dec 2013: […]
Read moreFairmont Southampton Princess
Implementation of the 2009 Special Development Order begins – but should tourism properties be replaced by real estate deals? The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce (BEST) has just become aware of development planned for the undeveloped space on the Fairmont Southampton […]
Read moreSouthlands “Spruce Up”
The following advert appeared in the RG and Bda Sun on Wednesday 13 Nov 2013. It lists the companies, organisations, entertainers and special individuals who were core volunteers in the Southlands Park spruce-up held the week of 21 – 26 […]
Read moreSouthlands Spruce-Up & Open House
Help Needed BEST, Bermuda Conservation Services & Parks Dept are planning a joint effort to “Spruce-Up” Southlands during the week of 21st – 26th October, so that the public can view its potential as a park. BEST is seeking volunteers […]
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