Environment

Environment: Public Works Advisory on Boating Hazardous Waste & Trash

In advance of what is expected to be a busy recreational boating holiday weekend, the Ministry of Public Works is reminding residents about certain boating materials that are prohibited from inclusion with regular waste items. Marine flares, boat batteries and waste oil should never be included with household waste nor in bus-stop, Parks Department or public dock waste bins. The......Read More
House: Minister Addresses “Radiation That Can Inspire Fear” When it Comes to Smart Meters

Responding to concerns regarding the use of the new smart meters by BELCO, Minister of Transport and Regulatory Affairs Walter Roban, moved to "ease" some the concerns by "providing factual information". In a Ministerial Statement delivered in the House of Assembly on Friday, Mr Roban stated from the outset that the Government is listening and cares. "One......Read More
Transport & Regulatory Affairs Minister on Solar Photovoltaic Project at LF Wade International Airport

Minister of Transport and Regulatory Affairs, Walter Roban told MPs on Friday, that Monday, June 4 was an historic day for Bermuda, in that it marked the signing of agreements for Bermuda’s first utility scale solar PV installation, at the peninsula adjacent to the LF Wade International Airport known as ‘The Finger’. "It is important at this time to......Read More
Minister Caines: “As the Risk Capital of the World, it is Important That Bermuda is Ready For Hurricane Season”

National Security Minister Wayne Caines issued a strong reminder on Friday, that "as the risk capital of the world, it is important that Bermuda is ready for hurricane season, which runs each year from June 1st until November 30th. In a Ministerial Statement on the floor of the Lower House, noted that on May 25th, "before the season had officially......Read More
Government Signs Agreement For New Solar Power Plant to Boost Competition

The vacant airport runway known as "the finger" will soon be transformed into a six megawatt solar power plant. The deal with Solar Bermuda 1 was signed on Monday, between Transport minister Walter Roban, Public Works Minister Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch and Doug Wagner, President of Saturn Power, the parent company of Solar Bermuda 1. The power plant, which is a......Read More
Total of 25 Abandoned Boats Removed From Bermuda Shores & Disposed Of

The Department of Environment & Natural Resources (DENR) can report that a total of 25 ‘Abandoned and Derelict Vessels’ (ADVs) have been recovered from our shorelines and disposed of at the Airport Waste Management Facility in recent months. This represents approximately one third of the total ADVs that are currently located around Bermuda’s coastline. Their removal has enhanced the......Read More
Minister Responsible For Environment Receives Findings of Deep Ocean Survey

As the Minister responsible for the Environment, Home Affairs Minister Walton Brown, received the findings of the Nekton Mission I,XL Catlin Deep Ocean Survey in Bermuda. Laboratory analysis conducted by a network of scientists from across 15 different marine research institutes revealed the discovery of over 100 new species including very small animals, such as tanaids, to dozens of......Read More
Government House to Eliminate Single-Use Plastic From All Events at the House

Government House has announced that it will aim to eliminate single-use plastic from all events at the House and in its day-to-day operations. The most common examples of single-use plastics are cold drink bottles, packaging and, for certain events, cutlery and straws. Governor John Rankin said: "We are all increasingly aware of the risks to our environment from throw-away, non-biodegradable......Read More
Minister Commends Mirrors For Lead Initiative to Preserve Fort Cunningham

Acting Minister of Social Development and Sports, Lovitta Foggo, extended her appreciation this week to Mirrors’ Cohort 13 and volunteers from the community for participating in a cleanup day at Paget Island on April 7. The cleanup was a part of the Fort Cunningham Restoration Project, spearheaded by the Mirrors Programme. “The Mirrors group is to be commended for taking......Read More
Minister Invites Public to Join Mirrors’ Third Clean-Up Day at Fort Cunningham

Minister of Social Development and Sports, Michael Weeks is inviting members of the public to join Mirrors for their spring clean-up of Fort Cunningham on April 7, 2018. "We believe that this is a great opportunity to simultaneously support the preservation of Bermuda's heritage and culture and also learn about the incredible history of this historic site," said Mr Weeks.......Read More

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