ENVIRONMENT

Sessions House needs millions spending on it

Sessions House, the 195-year-old home of MPs and Supreme Court, needs millions of dollars worth of repairs, Minister Michael Scott said on Tuesday.

Surplus Government buildings seen as revenue sources

The former Hamilton police station could be reborn as an office block, Minister Michael Scott revealed on Tuesday.

Four schools closed due to fire

Four schools - Victor Scott, CedarBridge, Prospect Primary and Prospect pre-school - were closed on Friday after a fire broke out at the Pembroke dump.

Man turns to makeshift shelter amid blaze

A makeshift shelter at CedarBridge Academy was used by at least one man who spent the night there amid the Pembroke Dump blaze.

Fifty foot plunge led to record grouper catch

Spearfisherman Craig Copik broke the world record for the biggest Black Grouper catch after he caught an 87.3lb fish.
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Scientist stresses the importance of our reefs

Leading scientist Dr Samia Sarkis said on Thursday that destroying Bermuda's pristine coral reefs would have a catastrophic and irreversible effect on the island.

City Hall plays host to Earth Hour

Hundreds of people attended a special Earth Hour fair at City Hall on Saturday. The event was designed to underline the importance of thinking green.

Clear examples of how NOT to secure your animals

Farm livestock is increasingly being tethered in unsuitable conditions, according to SPCA Inspector Glyn Roberts.

Four cases of animal neglect filed with prosecutors

In the last seven months the SPCA has dealt with more than 100 welfare investigations in Bermuda.

Lionfish charity gains UK support

Deputy Governor David Arkley has thrown his support behind the environmental charity tasked with controlling the population of invasive lionfish in Bermuda's waters.
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Schools assessed after dump fire

Education Minister Jennifer Smith has praised the team who cleaned up public schools affected by the fire at the Pembroke Dump. All of the affected schools have been assessed.

Fountains to be temporarily grassed over

The water fountains in front of City Hall will be filled up with gravel and soil on Wednesday as a temporary measure while a decision is made about the fate of the area.

New hospital food system cuts the mustard

The new food system at KEMH - which includes mini-buffet carts and China plates - has been well-received by patients, according to recent surveys.

The changing face of the docks

The new entrance to Hamilton Docks could be operational by the middle of May and it signals a new chapter in the history of one of the island's most important landmarks.

Farmers club together for islandwide cleanup

Farmers from J and J Produce, Amaral and Sons, Bermuda Gardens, Pacheco and Sons and Wadson's Farm took part in the huge cleanup last Wednesday.
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The Bermuda Sun bids farewell...

JUL 30, 2014: It marked the end of an era as our printers and collators produced the very last edition of the Bermuda Sun.

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