ENVIRONMENT
Protesters urged to show up at Senate wearing black
SDO protesters were urged to wear black outside the Senate grounds during Friday's debate. The move was intended as a tribute to those whose land was forcibly taken from them.
Tucker's Point SDO approved
The revised Special Development Order for Tucker's Point was approved by a 7-4 vote in the Senate Friday evening.
Luxury apartment block on Court Street gets green light
Plans to build a 10-storey residential block at the corner of Court and North streets in Hamilton have been given the go-ahead, planner Jon Wilson Allen said on Tuesday.
Tucker's Point plan could still include new hotel rooms
New hotel rooms could still be built at Tucker's Point despite the removal from the SDO of 70 rooms slated for Quarry Hill, Government revealed on Tuesday.
SDOs seen by government as vital tools to help economy
Environment Minister Walter Roban responded to criticism of Governent's use of SDOs this week insisting they are a vital tool to help build the economy.
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SPECIAL REPORT
SDOs: Vital tools or abuse of system?
Government has used 26 Special Development Orders in the last decade to bypass planning regulations. Critics question whether SDOs are being used appropriately.
Ombudsman to investigate SDOs
The Ombudsman has launched an investigation into the awarding of SDOs following the controversial move to allow development at the Tucker's Point resort.
School embraces wind of change
The Berkeley Institute on Sunday became the first school in Bermuda to install a wind turbine to help cut energy costs and emissions.
Education Minister congratulates Earth Hour winners
Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith congratulated students who participated in BELCO's Earth Hour competition on Wednesday.
BEST: Environment and planning shouldn't be in the same ministry
BEST announced on Wednesday it has concerns that Government departments dealing with housing and planning and environment have been joined.
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Hotel gets thumbs up from St George's residents
Plans for a boutique style hotel and yachting marina in the heart of St George's have been given an overwhelming vote of approval from residents in the old town.
Atlantic turtles threatened by man-made chemicals
Loggerhead turtles are at risk from deadly chemicals in the Atlantic, new research published on Tuesday has shown.
Tokio Millennium raising funds for victims of Japanese earthquake
Tokio Millennium announced on Wednesday its milk carton donation campaign to raise funds for victims of last month's earthquake in Japan will end on April 30.
Eco-warrior to speak at BUEI
Eco-warriors Captain Paul Watson and Peter Brown of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society are to screen the documentary 'Confessions of an Eco-terrorist' at BUEI on Monday.
Summer beach regulations set for dogs and horses
Dogs and horses will not be allowed on the public beaches from May 1 until October 31, the Department of Parks said on Monday.
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