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SPICE HILL
BEST was alerted to the projected development of an arable area on Spice Hill by area residents. Extensive research into the planning process and the Minister’s granting permission on appeal, led to the decision to initiate a Judicial Review. This […]
Read moreTucker’s Point SDO Tucker’s Point Application: Objector’s Kit
If you wish to object to object to the application by Tucker’s Point Resort to subdivide lots on Glebe Hill slated for development, please read on. Ideally you should view the file at the Department of Planning. The file number […]
Read moreMedia Release: BEST raises concerns about Tucker’s Point application to develop Glebe Hill
Tucker’s Point Management Ltd. has submitted an application for the first of many developments that were given in-principle approval through the Special Development Order (SDO) passed through Parliament last year. This application for development on Glebe Hill in Hamilton Parish […]
Read moreOmbudsman’s Report. BEST response #4
This is the fourth in a series of commentaries by the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce (BEST) on the special report by Bermuda’s Ombudsman titled “Today’s Choices, Tomorrow’s Cost — a Systemic Investigation into the Process and Scope of Analysis for […]
Read moreBEST calls for Truth in Advertising at Grand Atlantic
Media Release from the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce 29 April 2012 Contact: Stuart Hayward 704-4334 < [email protected] > The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce (BEST) calls for truth in advertising at the Grand Atlantic It has come to our attention that […]
Read moreBEST & Warwick residents plan “Information Walk” around Grand Atlantic development: Sunday 27 May 6pm – 8pm
Contact: Stuart Hayward: 704-4334/292-3782; [ [email protected] ] The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce (BEST), in cooperation with Warwick residents, is planning an “Information Walk” around the Grand Atlantic housing site on South Road in Warwick, Sunday 27th May between 6pm and […]
Read moreBermuda’s Ombudsman Ombudsman’s Report. BEST response #3
The following is the third in a series of commentaries by the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce (BEST) on the Report. It looks at the depth of the Bermuda Government’s obligations regarding SDOs and touches on Judicial Review as a way […]
Read moreSDO Senate Ruling
The Senate voted “yes” (7 – 4) on the revised Tucker’s Point SDO last night (we haven’t seen the revised version yet). The SDO must now got the the House for final passage. Of course we’re disappointed at the final […]
Read moreEconomic Arguments Against Granting the SDO
Following is an article regarding arguments against granting the Tucker’s Point SDO written by BEST. Read more: Economic Arguments Against Granting the SDO (final dated 13 March 2011)
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