BEST – Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce https://best.org.bm/ Working toward a sustainable Bermuda for future generations. Mon, 18 May 2026 15:13:26 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 Our duty to protect the ocean https://best.org.bm/projects/current/marine-conservation/our-duty-to-protect-the-ocean/ Mon, 18 May 2026 15:13:12 +0000 https://best.org.bm/?p=4180 The Royal Gazette Opinion Article by BEST Board Member, Adam Farrell – May 19, 2026 Bermuda’s waters represent a valuable natural resource that belongs to all of us. Preserving our ocean environment and governing its sustainable use is critical to […]

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]]> Restrictions on single-use plastics goes before legislators https://best.org.bm/projects/current/single-use-plastics/restrictions-on-single-use-plastics-goes-before-legislators/ Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:22 +0000 https://best.org.bm/?p=4177 Legislation enabling a crackdown on single-use plastics, under consideration in Bermuda for years, is to finally get its day in the House of Assembly as MPs review the Single-Use Plastics Act 2026. It is the sole item up for debate today. Jaché […]

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]]> A shared ocean future for Bermuda https://best.org.bm/projects/current/marine-conservation/a-shared-ocean-future-for-bermuda/ Mon, 04 May 2026 13:45:09 +0000 https://best.org.bm/?p=4174 Bermuda’s ocean supports us all — fishermen and women, families, businesses and communities. It provides food, livelihoods, recreation and coastal protection, and it remains central to our identity and economy. It is no surprise, then, that the Marine Spatial Plan […]

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]]> BEST calls for independent energy study and deadline extension https://best.org.bm/projects/current/bermudas-energy-supply/best-calls-for-independent-energy-study-and-deadline-extension/ Sat, 02 May 2026 18:53:22 +0000 https://best.org.bm/?p=4170 Two environmental organisations plan to conduct an independent study on Bermuda’s energy policy to find a way to accelerate the island’s transition to renewable energy while reducing electricity costs. Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce, in collaboration with Greenrock, is also calling […]

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]]> BEST Bulletin – April ’26 https://best.org.bm/publications/monthly-bulletin/best-bulletin-april-26/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:52:57 +0000 https://best.org.bm/?p=4164 The post BEST Bulletin – April ’26 appeared first on BEST - Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce.

]]> Eco Lunch & Learn On The Sargasso Sea https://best.org.bm/publications/press/eco-lunch-learn-on-the-sargasso-sea/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:33:58 +0000 https://best.org.bm/?p=4156 The public is invited to a free lecture on the Sargasso Sea presented by Fae Sapsford on Thursday [April 23], hosted by the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and Bermuda College as part of their Eco Lunch & Learn series. A spokesperson said, “The community are […]

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]]> Know your property’s zoning before you buy or build https://best.org.bm/projects/current/review-of-planning-applications/know-your-propertys-zoning-before-you-buy-or-build/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:33:51 +0000 https://best.org.bm/?p=4151 Opinion Article – Kim Smith, Executive Director, BEST – The Royal Gazette, April 13, 2026 On our small island, every square foot of land matters. Yet many property owners who want to build or renovate only discover the rules that […]

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]]> It’s past time to get rid of single-use plastic https://best.org.bm/projects/current/single-use-plastics/its-past-time-to-get-rid-of-single-use-plastic/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:38:01 +0000 https://best.org.bm/?p=4149 Dear Sir, The Government has been extremely slow to act on banning single-use plastic (promised in 2018) but we now have enabling legislation to commence banning various items of single-use plastic. Single-use plastic and plastic in general probably presents one […]

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]]> Plastics ban welcomed – but campaigners urge quick action https://best.org.bm/projects/current/single-use-plastics/plastics-ban-welcomed-but-campaigners-urge-quick-action/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:54:19 +0000 https://best.org.bm/?p=4145 An environmental collective has welcomed legislation to stamp out single-use plastics — but questioned why no specific products had been added to the schedule of those facing bans or restrictions. In a statement issued to The Royal Gazette, Beyond Plastics Bermuda, which includes […]

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]]> Single-use plastics legislation tabled in the House https://best.org.bm/projects/current/single-use-plastics/single-use-plastics-legislation-tabled-in-the-house/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:31:03 +0000 https://best.org.bm/?p=4142 A long-awaited Bill designed to stamp out single-use plastic pollution was tabled in Parliament today, eight years after it was first promised. But no plastic items will be banned until after the legislation is passed and consultations take place, said […]

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]]> Financial Statement: December 31, 2025 https://best.org.bm/financials/financial-statement-december-31-2025/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:02:06 +0000 https://best.org.bm/?p=4125 20251231-BEST Financials

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]]> BEST Bulletin – March 2026 https://best.org.bm/publications/monthly-bulletin/best-bulletin-march-2026-2/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:56:33 +0000 https://best.org.bm/?p=4121 The post BEST Bulletin – March 2026 appeared first on BEST - Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce.

]]> Eco Lunch & Learn On Waste Reduction https://best.org.bm/projects/current/education-eco-lunch-learn/eco-lunch-learn-on-waste-reduction/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:58:02 +0000 https://best.org.bm/?p=4119 A free lecture by global educator Odiva Vassell on waste reduction and recycling will be held on Thursday [March 26] as part of the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and Bermuda College’s Eco Lunch & Learn series. A spokesperson said, “Lecturer Odiva Vassell […]

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]]> Belco’s gas plans are taking Bermuda in the wrong direction https://best.org.bm/publications/press/belcos-gas-plans-are-taking-bermuda-in-the-wrong-direction/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:49:09 +0000 https://best.org.bm/?p=4129 Opinion Article – Kim Smith, Executive Director, BEST The Royal Gazette, March 23, 2026.   Economic burden: a specialised ship delivers liquefied natural gas (LNG) to a terminal in the Dominican Republic. Photograph supplied) This was sent to the Minister […]

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]]> BEST Bulletin – March 2026 https://best.org.bm/publications/monthly-bulletin/best-bulletin-march-2026/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:28:25 +0000 https://best.org.bm/?p=4116 The post BEST Bulletin – March 2026 appeared first on BEST - Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce.

]]> Island Trading joins single-use plastics programme https://best.org.bm/projects/current/single-use-plastics/island-trading-joins-single-use-plastics-programme/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:24:20 +0000 https://best.org.bm/?p=4112 Laura Farge-Lowe, left, managing director of Island Trading, and Brandon Morrison showcase Island Trading’s new recyclable bags as part of its move away from single-use plastics (Photograph supplied) Island Trading has joined Beyond Plastics Bermuda, receiving the organisation’s Champions Certificate […]

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]]> Planning issues persist into another year https://best.org.bm/projects/current/review-of-planning-applications/planning-issues-persist-into-another-year/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:56:14 +0000 https://best.org.bm/?p=4136 Opinion Article – Kim Smith, Executive Director, BEST The Royal Gazette, March6, 2026 BEST (the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce) is one among others (organisations and individuals) who routinely review and respond to planning applications, where proposed development would negatively impact […]

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]]> Eco Lunch & Learn On Coral Reefs On Feb 26 https://best.org.bm/projects/current/climate-change/eco-lunch-learn-on-coral-reefs-on-feb-26/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:53:36 +0000 https://best.org.bm/?p=4106 The public is invited to a free lecture on coral reefs presented by Yvonne Sawall on Thursday [Feb 26], hosted by the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and Bermuda College. A spokesperson said, “The community are invited to attend a free lecture on Thursday, February 26th, […]

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]]> Financial Statement: December 31, 2024 https://best.org.bm/financials/financial-statement-december-31-2024/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:27:57 +0000 https://best.org.bm/?p=4102 BEST Financial Statement as at Dec 31 2024

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]]> BEST Bulletin – February ’26 https://best.org.bm/publications/monthly-bulletin/best-bulletin-february-26-2/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:49:15 +0000 https://best.org.bm/?p=4100 The post BEST Bulletin – February ’26 appeared first on BEST - Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce.

]]> BEST Bulletin – February ’26 https://best.org.bm/publications/monthly-bulletin/best-bulletin-february-26/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:05:19 +0000 https://best.org.bm/?p=4093 The post BEST Bulletin – February ’26 appeared first on BEST - Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce.

]]> UK outlines OT biodiversity strategy https://best.org.bm/projects/current/marine-conservation/uk-outlines-ot-biodiversity-strategy/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:58:43 +0000 https://best.org.bm/?p=4086 Britain is preparing to discuss with Overseas Territories the next steps in a blueprint designed to conserve, protect and restore biodiversity. The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, in partnership with England’s Joint Nature Conservation Committee, will speak with countries including Bermuda […]

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]]> Southlands zip-line proposal grounded by commission https://best.org.bm/projects/current/southlands/southlands-zip-line-proposal-grounded-by-commission/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:05:09 +0000 https://best.org.bm/?p=4083 A proposal to create a zip-line attraction at Southlands has been rejected after it failed to garner support from the National Parks Commission. The planning application by EDI Bermuda proposed installing a series of zip lines at Southlands in Warwick to create a family-friendly […]

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]]> Regulators need to raise a stink over dairy farm https://best.org.bm/uncategorised/regulators-need-to-raise-a-stink-over-dairy-farm/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:59:30 +0000 https://best.org.bm/?p=4139 Opinion Article – Kim Smith, Executive Director, BEST The Royal Gazette, December 23, 2025 Much has been written about how, for more than ten years, the people living in the vicinity of Green Land dairy farm have had to put […]

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]]> The Senate should annul the Fairmont Southampton SDO https://best.org.bm/projects/current/fairmont-southampton/the-senate-should-annul-the-fairmont-southampton-sdo/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:55:00 +0000 https://best.org.bm/?p=4072 Opinion Article by Kim Smith, Executive Director of BEST – The Royal Gazette, December 19, 2025 Bermudians are being asked to accept one of the largest development proposals in our modern history: 250 new residential and tourism units, some of […]

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]]> BEST Bulletin – December 2025 https://best.org.bm/publications/monthly-bulletin/best-bulletin-december-2025/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:23:59 +0000 https://best.org.bm/?p=4066 The post BEST Bulletin – December 2025 appeared first on BEST - Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce.

]]> Concerns raised over Fairmont Southampton SDO processes https://best.org.bm/projects/current/fairmont-southampton/concerns-raised-over-fairmont-southampton-sdo-processes/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:37:49 +0000 https://best.org.bm/?p=4053 The One Bermuda Alliance and a leading environmental charity have expressed concerns about how the Government is handling the Fairmont Southampton special development order. Reservations were shared with The Royal Gazette after a statutory instrument was published in the official gazette last week. Jarion […]

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]]> BEST Bulletin – November 22, 2005 https://best.org.bm/publications/monthly-bulletin/best-bulletin-november-22-2005/ Sat, 22 Nov 2025 18:40:37 +0000 https://best.org.bm/?p=4049 The post BEST Bulletin – November 22, 2005 appeared first on BEST - Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce.

]]> ‘Secrets Of The Soil’ Talk On November 20 https://best.org.bm/projects/current/education-eco-lunch-learn/secrets-of-the-soil-talk-on-november-20/ Sat, 15 Nov 2025 16:11:43 +0000 https://best.org.bm/?p=4042 The public is invited to hear Greg Wilson, founder of Food Forest Bermuda, during an Eco Lunch & Learn event by BEST and Bermuda College on Thursday, November 20. A spokesperson said, “The community is invited to attend a free lecture on Thursday, November […]

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]]> BEST Bulletin – November 10, 2025 https://best.org.bm/publications/monthly-bulletin/best-bulletin-november-10-2025/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:22:47 +0000 https://best.org.bm/?p=4037 The post BEST Bulletin – November 10, 2025 appeared first on BEST - Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce.

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