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BNT Welcomes Minister’s Decision On Lease
Bernews – June 24, 2018 The Bermuda National Trust said they welcome Public Works Minister Lt/Col David Burch’s “decision to renew the lease of the Bascome family at Westover Farm, Sandys and of his intention to extend all lapsed agricultural leases of […]
Read moreCap Of 450 Recreational Lobster Diver Licenses
The Minister of Home Affairs Walton Brown today announced a cap of 450 recreational lobster divers for the 2018-2019 season, which opens September 1st 2018. Licenses will be issued on a first come, first served basis from August 6th 2018. The deadline […]
Read moreMinister David Burch On Farming In Bermuda
Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch spoke about farming in the House of Assembly on Friday, providing an overview of the situation with the Bascomes, leases on other Government plots of arable land, with the Minister noting the PLP’s pledge […]
Read more“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 moreBEST joins fight against Monsanto
An island environmental charity has asked the public to join a “virtual march” against a global agrochemical business. The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce asked people to sign up for the event against the US-based Monsanto Corporation. Monsanto, a publicly traded […]
Read moreMinister On Deep Ocean Survey & Summit
Minister of Home Affairs Walton Brown reported on the findings of the Nekton Mission I, XL Catlin Deep Ocean Survey and the Ocean Risk Summit in the House of Assembly today [May 11], calling it “an exciting week for marine science in Bermuda.” Minister […]
Read moreVideos: Ocean Risk Summit Held In Bermuda
From May 8 to May 10, Bermuda hosted leaders from across the political, economic, environmental and risk sectors for the Ocean Risk Summit at the Fairmont Southampton. The event presented high-level speakers providing expert data, analysis, and innovative tools to […]
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 moreHog Bay Park
From The Bermudian Magazine April 5, 2018 Written By: Elizabeth Jones “From its rocky coastline and panoramic views to lush trails and an agricultural heritage as rich at its soil, Hog Bay is a parkland oasis with a little something […]
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