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BEST Submission to Public Consultation on the National Electricity Sector Policy
Read BEST’s submission here: BEST Submission to Public Consultation on the National Electricity Sector Policy – May 21, 2026
Read moreHome affairs minister warns of ‘costly’ LNG infrastructure
The price tag of switching to a cleaner fuel for the island’s power, estimated by consultants at considerably more than $100 million, must be matched with the goal of affordability in the island’s new electricity policy, the Minister of Home […]
Read moreOur duty to protect the ocean
The Royal Gazette Opinion Article by BEST Board Member, Adam Farrell – May 19, 2026 Bermuda’s waters represent a valuable natural resource that belongs to all of us. Preserving our ocean environment and governing its sustainable use is critical to […]
Read moreRestrictions on single-use plastics goes before legislators
Legislation enabling a crackdown on single-use plastics, under consideration in Bermuda for years, is to finally get its day in the House of Assembly as MPs review the Single-Use Plastics Act 2026. It is the sole item up for debate today. Jaché […]
Read moreA 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 […]
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