ENVIRONMENT
Southlands gets cleaned up with the help of a few friends
Volunteers, members from BEST, Bermuda Conservation Services and the Department of Parks are cleaning up Southlands this week.
Bermuda's lionfish invasion featured in CNN documentary
Bermuda's lionfish invasion has been featured in a CNN documentary, along with Graham Maddocks, president of the Ocean Support Foundation. Watch it at bermudasun.bm.
City reveals concept designs for Court Street park
The City of Hamilton on Wednesday announced that a concept drawing has been approved for the Court and Dundonald Streets property.
Ocean Vet pilot film released
Dr Neil Burnie has released a pilot film for Ocean Vet, a series that has the potential to be developed into an Animal Planet series.
Call for eco award entries
The third annual Greenrock Green Workplace Awards competition will reward firms that go the extra mile for the sake of the environment.
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Marine EEZ consultation described as ‘legacy work’
Contributing to the discussion on what to do with Bermuda's Exclusive Economic Zone is vital to the future of the island, according to the head of the Sustainable Development Department.
How endangered fern was saved from extinction
One of Bermuda's rarest plant species - the Governor Laffan's Fern - has been brought back from the brink of extinction.
Phone firm’s tower controversy
Telecoms giant Digicel has been taken to task by planners for setting up an antenna without the correct planning permission.
Volunteers wanted for Southlands spruce up
BEST, Bermuda Conservation Services and the Department of Parks are hosting a cleanup effort for Southlands the week of October 21.
Tax break appeal for St George’s marina
The Corporation of St George’s has appealed to Government for nearly $1 million in tax relief to help make the marina project economically viable.
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Fate of houses uncertain as Victoria Place takes shape
The fate of Victoria and Albert Row in Sandys, some of Bermuda's oldest houses, looks uncertain now that the $25m Victoria Place development is nearly complete.
First genetic tests done on Bermuda longtails
Is our longtail unique to Bermuda? Conservationists are running genetic tests on the birds to find out.
From marine iguanas to snakes - Bda’s unusual tourists
Geckos, a snake and an iguana have all been accidentally introduced into the Bermuda's environment over the years.
Stowaway lizards could threaten our skink
A new species of lizard, the brown anole, may threaten Bermuda's endemic skink - conservationists are currently studying the invasive species' impact.
Flood Alert
Torrential rain lashed Bermuda on Thursday bringing localized flooding and ferry cancellations. Forecasters said that more than two inches of rain had fallen by 5pm.
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