It’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 […]

Plastics 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 […]

Single-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 […]

BEST Bulletin – March 2026

Eco 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 […]

Belco’s gas plans are taking Bermuda in the wrong direction

Opinion Article – Kim Smith, Executive Director, BEST The Royal Gazette, March 23, 2026.   Economic burden: a specialised ship delivers liquefied natural gas (LNG) to a terminal in the Dominican Republic. Photograph supplied) This was sent to the Minister […]

BEST Bulletin – March 2026

Island Trading joins single-use plastics programme

Laura Farge-Lowe, left, managing director of Island Trading, and Brandon Morrison showcase Island Trading’s new recyclable bags as part of its move away from single-use plastics (Photograph supplied) Island Trading has joined Beyond Plastics Bermuda, receiving the organisation’s Champions Certificate […]

Planning issues persist into another year

Opinion Article – Kim Smith, Executive Director, BEST The Royal Gazette, March6, 2026 BEST (the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce) is one among others (organisations and individuals) who routinely review and respond to planning applications, where proposed development would negatively impact […]