ENVIRONMENT
Tropical storm warning issued
A tropical storm warning has been issued as Sean moves closer to Bermuda. Its closest point is expected to be Friday morning.
Ministers condemn graffiti trend
Ministers Roban and Burgess on Tuesday condemned the defacement of public property across Bermuda and said those caught participating in these acts will be prosecuted.
High surf warnings for South Shore
Beaches on the South Shore have high surf warnings on Thursday as a result of Tropical Storm Sean.
Engineers to investigate 'dangerous' road
Traffic congestion around the Post Office in Flatts Village could lead to a serious accident, a retired businessman warned on Tuesday.
Marc Bean to look at DeSilva's warehouse decision (Update 1)
New Environment Minister Marc Bean will review his predecessor's decision on appeal to allow building on Devonshire Marsh for a firm controlled by Health Minister Zane DeSilva.
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Probe after eight cows die at farm
The Department of Environmental Protection said on Thursday that the death of eight cows at Belhaven farm posed no direct danger to the local milk supply.
Why should we care about Devonshire nature haven?
The Audubon Society is concerned about potential loss of wetland habitat at Devonshire marsh, which is in the middle of a storm over planning permission for a new warehouse.
We've occupied this site for more than 50 years
The ground at the centre of a row over planning approval is already gravel-covered and used for truck parking, Island Construction chief Zane DeSilva said on Tuesday.
Progress made on Tynes Bay upgrade
The latest stage of the project to upgrade Tynes Bay is nearing completion with contractors from Germany replacing the combustion, furnace and boiler sections of Stream One.
Rule changes afoot to keep rabies at bay
Bermuda is to change its rules on importing cats and dogs from the UK, Environment Minister Marc Bean confirmed on Friday.
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Divers' first aid qualifications will save lives
Divers have taken a series of First Aid qualifications to help save lives. The Divers Alert Network (DAN) courses were organized by Blue Water Divers and Daniel Gericke, KEMH.
Knap to leave BIOS after 34 years
Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences president and director Anthony Knap has resigned from BIOS after 34 years in the job. He will be replaced temporarily by Dr Nicholas Bates.
Is Hayward's cruise ship idea gaining traction?
Minister Derrick Burgess said on Tuesday that plans for a cruise berth on the north shore of St George's would be considered as one of the options to accommodate bigger ships.
Our waters just got safer
Bermuda's newest and fastest pilot boat, the St David, completed her first rescue mission two miles offshore on Saturday.
Bells, flags and cork lifejackets - our pilot boats of the past bristled with old technology
In the past, pilot boat crews relied on bells, flags and their own sea experience to get the pilots safely on board approaching vessels.
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