ENVIRONMENT
BUDGET 2012
Michael Scott: Budget statement
Press statement by Michael Scott, Minister of Government Estates and Information Services, following the presentation of the 2012-2013 Budget Statement.
Auction and jumble sale raises thousands for National Trust
A BNT auction and jumble sale on Saturday raised thousands of dollars to protect Bermuda's historic buildings.
Water truckers increase prices 'reluctantly'
The price of water will be going up to $90 a load from $80, Bermuda Water Truckers Association vice-president Russ Ford said on Tuesday.
'We lost everything'
Their dog was rescued, but Andrene Bean and her family lost all of their possessions after their top floor apartment off Till's Hill in Hamilton caught fire on Thursday morning.
Stables lack fire alarms: are horses at risk?
Environmental protection bosses say many stables in Bermuda do not have a fire alarm system in place because of "cost and perceived ineffectiveness".
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Is this the future of farming in Bda?
Doug Burdette, who runs Global Aquatics, believes land-based fish farms would dramatically boost agricultural output in Bermuda.
Call for derelict houses to be razed
Derelict houses should be bought over by Government and razed to create neighbourhood mini-parks, according to a Sustainable Development think-tank.
International aquaculture expert to host workshop
An Aquaculture Workshop will be held on March 24 to provide Bermudians with an opportunity to consider commercial aquaculture as a business, an investment or a career choice.
Government to crack down on illegal fishing boats
Pirate fishing vessels poaching in Bermuda's waters face a crackdown, Minister Marc Bean told MPs on Friday.
BAMZ shark goes wild
Seven-year-old Galapagos shark Osbourne has been released back into the wild by Aquarium staff and volunteers. Osbourne was the star of the Northrock Tank for six years.
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Your pet will be able to run free in new dog parks
Three new dog parks where owners can let their pets run free are being built in Warwick, Smiths and Devonshire and are expected to open later this spring.
Weeks: Grand Atlantic is 'safe, on schedule and affordable'
Stopping work on the Grand Atlantic development is not an option, Public Works Minister Michael Weeks said on Thursday.
Humpbacks revel in glorious March weather
An unusually prolonged period of good weather and calm seas appears to have led to record numbers of whales being identified near Bermuda in the month of March.
Specialist aircraft to survey Bermuda
An aerial survey of Bermuda will begin next month to provide geographical data. A specialist survey aircraft will take high-resolution images using a camera mounted in the fuselage.
SUN EXCLUSIVE
Government eyes prison HQ for homeless shelter
The former HQ of the prison service could be renovated to provide much-needed shelter for homeless people, Minister Michael Scott said on Tuesday.
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