Environment Manatee’s cause of death under investigation Sightings of the mammal were reported eight times over two weeks at locations across the island Sightings of the mammal were reported eight times over two weeks at locations across the island Aug 28, 2026 7:27 AM
Environment KBB locates 122 abandoned, derelict boats Environmental group writes proposal for stronger marine management practices Environmental group writes proposal for stronger marine management practices Aug 27, 2026 12:09 PM
Environment Regulator approves LNG plan for island’s energy future Sustainability charity believes, however, that investment should go towards renewables and achieving energy independence Sustainability charity believes, however, that investment should go towards renewables and achieving energy independence Aug 26, 2026 4:57 AM
Environment Opposition MP wants ban lifted on milk imports Robert King continues to press the issue over an agricultural centre on publicly owned land Robert King continues to press the issue over an agricultural centre on publicly owned land Aug 25, 2026 7:00 AM
Environment Island joins world group of energy efficiency partners After Bermuda signs up at a Dubai summit in February 2026, official membership in the powerhouse gets announced After Bermuda signs up at a Dubai summit in February 2026, official membership in the powerhouse gets announced Aug 24, 2026 3:46 PM
Environment Tough birds: island’s feral chickens get scientific study Compared with domesticated counterparts, the wild varieties show greater variation and resistance to germs Compared with domesticated counterparts, the wild varieties show greater variation and resistance to germs Aug 24, 2026 3:26 PM
Environment House under ‘quarantine’ as emu investigation continues The Royal Gazette confirms presence of a sizeable bird at a Smith’s residence The Royal Gazette confirms presence of a sizeable bird at a Smith’s residence Aug 22, 2026 8:00 AM
Environment Lifeless manatee reportedly spotted in local waters One recording shows a large animal lying motionless in the water One recording shows a large animal lying motionless in the water Aug 22, 2026 7:58 AM
Environment Coastguard defends local waters by catching lionfish Two teams of eight soldiers bring in a total of 12 of the invasive species during the 2026 Heatwave tournament Two teams of eight soldiers bring in a total of 12 of the invasive species during the 2026 Heatwave tournament Aug 21, 2026 7:53 AM
Environment Investigation continues into illegal emu importation Government spokeswoman says any enforcement actions would be decided after the situation is assessed Government spokeswoman says any enforcement actions would be decided after the situation is assessed Aug 21, 2026 7:52 AM
Environment Seasonal protection for black grouper still in effect Fishing is prohibited in two “boxes” until December 1 to safeguard its populations during spawning Fishing is prohibited in two “boxes” until December 1 to safeguard its populations during spawning Aug 20, 2026 5:19 PM
Environment Farmers, property owners urged to sign up to Grow Local Department of Planning initiative brings together landowners and those interested in farming Department of Planning initiative brings together landowners and those interested in farming Aug 20, 2026 3:50 PM
Environment Wings clipped: Government restricts movement of birds Restriction comes after reports of the importation of exotic birds, including emus Restriction comes after reports of the importation of exotic birds, including emus Aug 16, 2026 7:46 AM
Environment Britain signs landmark High Seas Treaty into law Campaigners issue call for greater protection of the Sargasso Sea on the signing of the binding agreement Campaigners issue call for greater protection of the Sargasso Sea on the signing of the binding agreement Aug 14, 2026 4:11 AM
Environment Objections raised over seniors housing project Environmental charities say justification is needed to build on agricultural land and in woodlands Environmental charities say justification is needed to build on agricultural land and in woodlands Aug 13, 2026 4:54 AM
Environment Warning issued to remove fishing gear after turtle tragedy Experts fire out alert to keep ocean clean and free from hazardous, discarded fishing lines Experts fire out alert to keep ocean clean and free from hazardous, discarded fishing lines Aug 13, 2026 4:53 AM
Environment Limit remains for lobster licences as season nears Catching can proceed from the beginning of September for applicants successful in getting permits Catching can proceed from the beginning of September for applicants successful in getting permits Aug 12, 2026 5:21 PM
Environment Government bill for snake search reaches $50,000 Minister of Public Works and Environment says $67,000 has been spent on specialists, including for fire ants Minister of Public Works and Environment says $67,000 has been spent on specialists, including for fire ants Aug 12, 2026 4:01 AM
Environment Renewal of climate task force a ‘priority’, says national trust Island needs to brace for impact as effects of environmental turmoil already visible, conservation group says Island needs to brace for impact as effects of environmental turmoil already visible, conservation group says Aug 08, 2026 7:59 AM
Environment Manatee reportedly seen in local waters Mammal appears to be swimming near land in one video and close to mariners in another Mammal appears to be swimming near land in one video and close to mariners in another Aug 08, 2026 7:57 AM
Environment Police inquiries continue after report of snake sighting Spokesman says investigation is at delicate stage as witnesses are still interviewed Spokesman says investigation is at delicate stage as witnesses are still interviewed Aug 08, 2026 7:56 AM
Environment Climate change group out of action since last election It is not clear if the taskforce established by former home affairs minister Walter Roban has ever met It is not clear if the taskforce established by former home affairs minister Walter Roban has ever met Aug 07, 2026 8:00 AM
Environment Stakeholders meet environment minister to discuss BOPP Peter Flook, a full-time licensed commercial fisherman, says he is tired of talk and believes the plan could unlock funds Peter Flook, a full-time licensed commercial fisherman, says he is tired of talk and believes the plan could unlock funds Aug 07, 2026 7:59 AM
Environment Sea life returns to aquarium’s North Rock tank Visitors can catch a glimpse of the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo exhibit, which was completely resealed Visitors can catch a glimpse of the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo exhibit, which was completely resealed Aug 07, 2026 7:55 AM
Environment Hundreds of sites inspected in checks for fire ants Personnel survey more than 760 spots across the island for the insect over eight months Personnel survey more than 760 spots across the island for the insect over eight months Aug 06, 2026 7:28 AM
Environment US Girl Scouts visit Bermuda to help clean up beach Youngsters join members of sister groups to collect trash and plant trees Youngsters join members of sister groups to collect trash and plant trees Aug 06, 2026 7:21 AM
Environment Ocean prosperity support swells to $10.1m A document seen, in part, by this newspaper reasserts adoption of legislation would open fund for $60 million injection A document seen, in part, by this newspaper reasserts adoption of legislation would open fund for $60 million injection Aug 04, 2026 8:00 AM
Environment Fishermen’s group submits counterproposal to BOPP FAB is calling for an offshore no-fishing zone in the form of a ring within the island’s exclusive economic zone FAB is calling for an offshore no-fishing zone in the form of a ring within the island’s exclusive economic zone Aug 04, 2026 7:56 AM
Environment Concerns raised about possible dumping at Coot Pond Bermuda National Trust says sand, seaweed and debris may threaten a sensitive coastal environment Bermuda National Trust says sand, seaweed and debris may threaten a sensitive coastal environment Aug 03, 2026 7:58 AM
Environment Final electricity sector plan puts affordability first Ministry of Home Affairs outlines the roadmap to guide Bermuda’s energy use until 2045 Ministry of Home Affairs outlines the roadmap to guide Bermuda’s energy use until 2045 Jul 30, 2026 10:20 AM
