ENVIRONMENT
Bermuda to participate in global Earth Hour on March 26
Environment Minister Walter Roban encouraged Bermuda to participate in Earth Hour on March 26. The event is celebrated worldwide and highlights unsustainable energy consumption.
Protesters to host tour of Tucker's Point SDO site
Hundreds are expected to join a walk on the site of the proposed Tucker's Point SDO on Sunday. Protesters will highlight the area's environmental and historical importance.
e-Waste recycling day to be held this weekend
The first e-waste recycling day for the year will be held on Saturday. Items to be dropped off at Tynes Bay include anything powered by electricity or batteries.
Descendants of ex-Tucker's Town residents speak out
Descendants of former Tucker's Town residents spoke out against their displacement in the 1920s. They attended a tour of Tucker's Point Hotel on Sunday which discussed proposed tourism developments.
Tucker's Town cemetery 'will be protected'
A cemetery that lies in the path of stray golf balls is to be protected according to Tucker’s Point Hotel president Ed Trippe.
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Charity hits out over neglect of 'disposable' ponies
The SPCA called for tighter controls on the sale of horses on Tuesday after a pony's owners tried to give the animal away free on Emoo.
Senate debate postponed
The Senate has announced its debate of the Special Development Order (SDO) for Tucker's Point has been postponed to Friday, March 18.
SPECIAL REPORT: TUCKER'S POINT
Outcome of debate rests with these three Senators
If Senators vote along party lines on Friday, the outcome of the SDO debate will lie with the three independents: Walwyn Hughes, Joan Dillas-Wright and Carol Anne Bassett.
SPECIAL REPORT: TUCKER'S POINT
'We can't prosper without growth'
Tucker's Point president Ed Trippe told the Bermuda Sun if the SDO fails it will send a negative message about Bermuda to potential investors overseas.
SPECIAL REPORT: TUCKER'S POINT
SDO in hands of three Senators
The future of controversial expansion plans at Tucker's Point lies in the hands of three Independent senators who hold the balance of power in Friday's vote.
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In their own words: The SDO debate in quotes
As the Senate prepares to vote Friday, the controversial Tucker's Point SDO has attracted the attention of developers, hoteliers, environmentalists and race campaigners.
Senate the focus of SDO protest today
Demonstrators planned to maintain a vigil outside the Senate Friday in a bid to convince senators to block the Tucker's Point SDO. The debate was expected to run into the night.
Campaigners hold rival SDO protests
Green campaigners and hotel workers held rival demonstrations over the Tucker's Point expansion plan being debated in the senate Friday.
Discussions in progress on Tucker's Point SDO agreement
Minister Walter Roban confirmed Wednesday that MPs, hotel representatives and senators have been in discussions since last Friday to amend the Tucker's Point SDO.
Greenrock and City Hall gear up for Earth Hour
Earth Hour will be observed on Saturday evening as residents are encouraged to "go dark" for one hour at 8:30pm. A free event will be held at City Hall from 7 to 10pm.
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