Eco Lunch & Learn On Gang Violence

Bermudian criminologist Frankco Harris will discuss gang violence in Bermuda at a free presentation being offered by BEST and Bermuda College on Thursday [Oct 29]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and Bermuda College are very pleased […]

BEST Bulletin – October 2026

History made in Bermuda to protect Sargasso Sea

A passionate speech was delivered by the Minister of Public Works and Environment at the signing of landmark agreement for ocean conservation. Jaché Adams spoke when he put his name to the Hamilton II Declaration, a joint drive between Bermuda […]

Public invited to sign ocean protection declaration

Public signings of a community-led declaration to make sure that Bermuda’s voice is heard in future ocean conservation decisions are to take place next week. Noelle Young established the Sargasso Sea Advisory Council, an independent advocacy initiative, to help amplify […]

BEST Bulletin – October ’26

Handle with care: Bermuda’s construction boom

The Royal Gazette – Opinion Article by Kim Smith, Executive Director, BEST – September 24, 2026 Bermuda’s construction industry is booming and the pipeline of major projects is growing. This includes hotels, affordable housing projects, seniors housing projects, new-build homes […]

Government outlines bolstering of marine management

The environment department has shared details of three recent projects to demonstrate how it is strengthening marine resource management in Bermuda — including more prosecutions for illegal fishing. In the quarterly online Envirotalk newsletter, the Department of Environment and Natural […]

What happens when preservation is inconvenient

The Royal Gazette – Mile Darrell – September 21, 2026 Walter Roban recently asked an important question in The Bermudian: “What if preservation was profitable?” It is a question worth asking. Mr Roban makes a compelling case for recognising the […]

Marine Protected Areas – Part 3