ENVIRONMENT

OBA: New rental units will compete with homeowners

Government's plan to build 45 new rental housing units in Dockyard will compete with 'Mr and Mrs Bermuda', according to the OBA.

A snapshot of the history of BELCO

BELCO's power station in Pembroke is a constantly changing landscape of deafening engines, steepling chimneys and tangled pipes.

Chance to get up close to planned resort

BEST is planning an Information Walk around the Grand Atlantic housing site on South Road in Warwick, Sunday, May 27 between 6pm and 8pm.

OBA: 'Don't lift pit bull ban'

Senator Michael Fahy, Shadow Minister for Environment, Infrastructure Strategy, Planning and Housing, said on Thursday that pit bulls should remain on the banned list.

Tropical Depression Beryl could head toward Bermuda

Tropical Depression Beryl was on Tuesday listed a potential threat to Bermuda, but only as cautionary measure.
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Map project costs $260,000

The Department of Land Surveys and Registration has initiated the Bermuda Mapping Update Project, Sarah Lagan reported on Wednesday.

Tourist upset by visit to rusting lighthouse

Gibb's Hill Lighthouse is in a dangerous state of disrepair, a tourist complained this week.

Bermuda's marine conservation receives boost from plans in Australia

The Bermuda Blue Halo Project received a boost on Thursday with Australia's plans to create the world's largest network of marine protected areas.

Cruise boss: we can handle the high winds

Norwegian Cruise Lines boss said on Thursday he has no concerns that their newest and biggest ship will be able to negotiate Bermuda's North Channels in high winds.

Minister goes public on marsh row

Health Minister Zane De Silva on Thursday spoke publicly about his decision to withdraw a controversial planning application to build warehouses on land near Devonshire Marsh.
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Environment Special: Slider terrapins are devastating pond ecosystems

As a result of irresponsible pet ownership, Red-eared slider terrapins can be found in every freshwater or brackish pond on the island, Simon Jones reported on Friday.

Environment Special: Feral chickens are destroying crops and habitats

Conservationists told Friday's Bermuda Sun that the management of the feral chicken population is a "growing and island-wide issue".

Environment Special: Indian laurel is known as 'the strangling fig'

The huge root system of the Indian laurel is considered a threat to Bermuda's buildings as well as the natural environment, Simon Jones reported on Friday.

Environment Special: Ecosystem threatened by invasive species

Bermuda's delicate ecosystem is being threatened by rising numbers of invasive species, conservationists warned Friday's Bermuda Sun.

Police urge drivers to be careful in heavy rain

Wet weather is in store for the holiday weekend, according to forecasters on Friday.
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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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