Projects
“The Future Doesn’t Suck” Plastic Campaign
Bermuda-headquartered Bacardi and Lonely Whale have joined forces to help rid the environment of single-use plastic, including the goal to eliminate one billion single-use plastic straws by 2020. In addition, Bacardi announced a commitment to review its global supply chain, with the aim of […]
Read moreBTA’s Beach Economy Vision
Have a look at a collection of public presentations, speeches and information papers that are relevant to the Bermuda tourism industry. https://www.gotobermuda.com/bta/presentations
Read moreOld containers Used in Shelly Bay revamp
Old shipping containers could be given a new lease of life at an island beach. The Bermuda Tourism Authority has proposed temporary concessions based in recycled containers at Shelly Bay as part of a plan to make Bermuda’s beaches more […]
Read moreRaft Up Organiser Promises Underwater CleanUp
The organiser of the Shelly Bay Raft Up at the weekend has said he will look at better trash disposal and a clean-up team for water-based parties for future events. Jason Sukdeo, who organised several events over the National Heroes […]
Read morePlastic Tides Paddlefest and Protect Blue Conference 2018
Interested in ocean conservation? Marine biology? Environmental activism? Innovative change? We’d love to have you join us for this year’s Protect Blue Conference in Bermuda! Attendance is FREE, but space is limited. RSVP to [email protected] to reserve your spot for […]
Read moreReport: Some Fish At Critically Low Levels
Historically abundant predatory fish such as groupers and snappers remain at critically low numbers on Bermuda’s reefs based on international standards, according to a recently released report that monitored their status and trends by Bermudian scientist Dr Thaddeus Murdoch and […]
Read morePetition Launched Over ATV Tour Proposal
BEST is asking anyone who hasn’t already objected to the ATV tour proposal to sign a petition sheet, which is available at a number of locations. A spokesperson said, “In November 2017, the Ministry of Public Works invited public comment […]
Read moreProtect our Parks Petition
PROTECT OUR PARKS In November 2017, the Ministry of Public Works invited public comment on the proposal to permit All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) tours in the West End: along the Western railway trail and into Scaur Hill and Hog Bay […]
Read moreBurch defends Hollis conservation role
The appointment of one of the men behind a controversial quad bike business to a conservation body is not a conflict of interest, a minister said yesterday. Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch was speaking as a new coalition opposed to the ATV […]
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