ENVIRONMENT
Report paints a bleak picture for farming
Farming is in crisis and could become “obsolete” in Bermuda if action is not taken, according to a new report. In its hey-day the island’s agricultural industry covered 3,000 acres and employed 3,000 people.
Finance boost for waterfront hotel in St. George's
Financing has been agreed ‘in principle’ for the new waterfront hotel and marina in St George’s. The provisional plan is for 60 rooms with restaurant, bar and fitness suite alongside a 125-berth marina.
On the edge - the wild life of an extreme athlete
Extreme athlete and TV presenter Tim Emmett completed the first ascent of a tricky cliff climb now dubbed Spicy Times. During his visit he urged locals to follow their dreams.
Magician defends controversial tiger show
Magician Rick Thomas is speaking out about his upcoming Bermuda show after the SPCA and animal lovers have raised concerns about the welfare of the tiger used in the show.
Annual bird count sees numbers swell
Two news species for the island, the White-winged Dove and the Brown Creeper, were among 9,422 birds spotted in the Bermuda Audubon Society's annual Christmas Bird Count.
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Sustainable Development Unit launches new school programme
A new education programme has been launched by the Sustainable Development Unit to raise awareness among children. Your Decisions Our Future helps students make smart choices.
'Unusual' number of baby turtles washing ashore on island's beaches
Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo has received 17 small turtles at its Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre since September - 12 in the last month alone.
Fifty years on, nature reserve needs you
Members of the Bermuda Audubon Society have kickstarted a $75,000 appeal for a nature reserve in need of renovation.
Art project aims to beautify North Hamilton
More than 150 people will join forces to spruce up North East Hamilton on Monday, February 21 as part of the Beautification in the Zone programme, organized by EEZA and KBB.
$7.5m makeover for 'outdated' Horseshoe Bay
Horseshoe Bay facilities are set for a $7.5 million redevelopment. Ground will be broken as soon as March and it's expected to take about two years.
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Stakes are too high to gamble over Tucker's Point
The debate about the Tucker's Point SDO will take place in the House of Assembly. It should also happen in our homes, barber shops, classrooms, restaurants, and golf courses.
Parliament set to debate under-fire SDO today
Tucker's Point SDO is on the Order list for Parliamentary debate, but environmental activist Stuart Hayward says for the matter to be discussed in Budget week is "just wrong".
Protesters gather ahead of Tucker's Point Parliamentary debate
A group of environmentalists believe Government should wait six months before debating a Special Development Order (SDO) for Tucker's Point in order to get more information.
Tucker's Point fight shifts to Senate
Environmentalists lobbied senators in an effort to block the Tucker's Point Special Development Order ahead of Wednesday's debate.
Senate postpones Tucker's Point debate
A debate over the draft Special Development Order (SDO) for Tucker's Point was adjourned in the Senate on Wednesday. The controversial plan is opposed by environmentalists.
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