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University graduate joins BEST internship scheme
A new university graduate has been selected to take part in a flagship internship opportunity for an environmental group. Justus Anderson has joined the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce as the first person on the group’s Stuart Hayward Internship programme. Mr […]
Read moreJustus Anderson Earns Stuart Hayward Internship
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] announced that Justus Anderson has been awarded the first Stuart Hayward Internship opportunity. A spokesperson said, “BEST is very pleased to announce that Mr. Justus Anderson has been awarded the first Stuart Hayward Internship opportunity. […]
Read moreBermuda charity supports ocean conservation campaign
A Bermudian-based environmental charity has joined Greenpeace in calling for protections for the high seas to be enshrined into law. Kim Smith, the executive director for the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce, called on the public to sign an open letter […]
Read moreBEST On Sargasso & UN High Seas Treaty
The Greenpeace International ship Arctic Sunrise visited Bermuda last month to campaign for ocean sanctuaries and the UN High Seas Treaty. A spokesperson said, “Last month, in May, the Greenpeace International ship, the Arctic Sunrise, was in Bermuda as part of a global […]
Read moreEnvironmental smoke and mirrors
Opinion Editorial by Kim Smith, Executive Director, BEST Bermuda is at a crossroads when it comes to protecting our environment for our future generations. Overseas trips by government ministers where they promote Bermuda’s “environmental leadership” contrast sharply with our present […]
Read moreWhat Is the High Seas Treaty? Here’s Everything to Know & Why It Really Matters
Global Citizen By Khanyi Mlaba March 7, 2023 This historic agreement might be the secret weapon to tackling the climate crisis. “Ladies and gentlemen, the ship has reached the shore,” and with that, UN conference president, Rena Lee announced a […]
Read moreGovernment must ‘respect sanctity of our parks’
By Janice Hetzel, RG April 29, 2024 Last week, a government notice appeared in the Official Gazette announcing a proposed change of use at Southlands Park to create an events lawn for the Bermudiana Beach Resort. If approved, part of Southlands “will no longer […]
Read moreEnvironmental group balks at Southlands event lawn plan
An environmental charity has urged the public to speak out against a proposal to turn a portion of a national park into an events lawn for a neighbouring resort. The proposal would convert the southeastern corner of Southlands in Warwick into […]
Read moreTalk to highlight solar energy on Thursday
A qualified solar professional will discuss alternative energy at the Bermuda College on Thursday. The free lecture, hosted by the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce and the Bermuda College, is the final Eco Lunch & Learn presentation of the season. Nick […]
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