Scores wade in to support BNT over Marine Spatial Plan

The creation of protected marine areas for local waters is supported by an open letter formally submitted to the Government by the Bermuda National Trust and backed by more than 60 organisations. It came with an urgent call for the […]

BEST Submission to Public Consultation on the National Electricity Sector Policy

Read BEST’s submission here: BEST Submission to Public Consultation on the National Electricity Sector Policy – May 21, 2026

Home affairs minister warns of ‘costly’ LNG infrastructure

The price tag of switching to a cleaner fuel for the island’s power, estimated by consultants at considerably more than $100 million, must be matched with the goal of affordability in the island’s new electricity policy, the Minister of Home […]

Our duty to protect the ocean

The Royal Gazette Opinion Article by BEST Board Member, Adam Farrell – May 19, 2026 Bermuda’s waters represent a valuable natural resource that belongs to all of us. Preserving our ocean environment and governing its sustainable use is critical to […]

Restrictions on single-use plastics goes before legislators

Legislation enabling a crackdown on single-use plastics, under consideration in Bermuda for years, is to finally get its day in the House of Assembly as MPs review the Single-Use Plastics Act 2026. It is the sole item up for debate today. Jaché […]

A shared ocean future for Bermuda

Bermuda’s ocean supports us all — fishermen and women, families, businesses and communities. It provides food, livelihoods, recreation and coastal protection, and it remains central to our identity and economy. It is no surprise, then, that the Marine Spatial Plan […]

BEST calls for independent energy study and deadline extension

Two environmental organisations plan to conduct an independent study on Bermuda’s energy policy to find a way to accelerate the island’s transition to renewable energy while reducing electricity costs. Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce, in collaboration with Greenrock, is also calling […]

BEST Bulletin – April ’26

Eco Lunch & Learn On The Sargasso Sea

The public is invited to a free lecture on the Sargasso Sea presented by Fae Sapsford on Thursday [April 23], hosted by the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and Bermuda College as part of their Eco Lunch & Learn series. A spokesperson said, “The community are […]