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 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 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 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 Dog squad imported to sniff out rattlesnake The reptile has been on the loose for almost three weeks after being first spotted in Southampton The reptile has been on the loose for almost three weeks after being first spotted in Southampton Jul 14, 2026 5:53 AM
Environment Farmers take part in training to tackle feral chickens Government says about 1,300 of the birds are being removed every month Government says about 1,300 of the birds are being removed every month Jun 25, 2026 4:56 PM
Environment Curly-tailed lizard caught after hitching a ride to Bermuda The reptile, spotted by a customs officer, is native to the Bahamas, the Cayman Islands and Cuba The reptile, spotted by a customs officer, is native to the Bahamas, the Cayman Islands and Cuba Jun 20, 2026 7:33 AM
Environment Micro forest springs to life at St George’s fortification Volunteers clear invasive plants near Fort William and replace them with native species Volunteers clear invasive plants near Fort William and replace them with native species May 14, 2026 4:46 PM
Environment Feral chickens as food ‘not found to be viable’ Work required to bring the birds into meat and egg production would outweigh any benefits, the Government says Work required to bring the birds into meat and egg production would outweigh any benefits, the Government says Apr 16, 2026 7:53 AM
Environment Accidentally imported raccoon caught in Pembroke Citing “serious biosecurity concern” over a species foreign to Bermuda, the department says animal will be put down Citing “serious biosecurity concern” over a species foreign to Bermuda, the department says animal will be put down Apr 15, 2026 7:56 AM
Environment Call for more humane approach to feral chicken dilemma Jessica Riederer says that the birds plaguing farmers and nature could be caught and used productively Jessica Riederer says that the birds plaguing farmers and nature could be caught and used productively Apr 06, 2026 8:04 AM
Environment Homeowners and landscapers urged to watch for fire ants Members of the public should not disturb suspected mounds that grow up to 18in high Members of the public should not disturb suspected mounds that grow up to 18in high Mar 20, 2026 7:42 AM
Environment Strong response needed to eradicate fire ants Sam Fraser-Smith suggests the Government invests in a fire ant detection dog to address the invasive pests Sam Fraser-Smith suggests the Government invests in a fire ant detection dog to address the invasive pests Mar 09, 2026 8:00 AM
Environment Scientists alarmed as new invasive fire ants site found at Hamilton docks A colony of the notorious pest insects gets discovered late last month A colony of the notorious pest insects gets discovered late last month Jan 17, 2026 7:48 AM
Environment Bermuda’s outdoors features on US travel show A lionfish hunting trip is included in an episode of From Scratch which is expected to air on Peacock next month A lionfish hunting trip is included in an episode of From Scratch which is expected to air on Peacock next month Jan 05, 2026 8:03 AM
Environment Chicken traps now available through Government The devices, available for $100, are one part of a comprehensive plan to take on the invasive birds The devices, available for $100, are one part of a comprehensive plan to take on the invasive birds Dec 17, 2025 2:53 PM
Environment Public talk on invasive fire ants next week The Government confirmed last month that several mounds of the insects had been discovered in Bermuda The Government confirmed last month that several mounds of the insects had been discovered in Bermuda Dec 04, 2025 6:15 PM
Environment Invasive lionfish are here to stay Jaché Adams says a long-term management plan must be in place to keep the species under control Jaché Adams says a long-term management plan must be in place to keep the species under control Sep 23, 2025 8:00 AM
General Micro forest project continues to bloom Bermuda Zoological Society says more than 125,000 invasive plants have been removed at 26 sites Bermuda Zoological Society says more than 125,000 invasive plants have been removed at 26 sites Sep 12, 2025 8:01 AM
General More than 50 lionfish caught at tournament Family of the late Graham Maddocks, who was honoured at the contest, are grateful for efforts Family of the late Graham Maddocks, who was honoured at the contest, are grateful for efforts Sep 02, 2025 7:55 AM
General Lionfish tournament to commemorate ‘ocean warrior’ Heatwave 2025 takes place this weekend in memory of Graham Maddocks at Calico Jack’s in Dockyard Heatwave 2025 takes place this weekend in memory of Graham Maddocks at Calico Jack’s in Dockyard Aug 27, 2025 7:59 AM
Environment Proposals sought for invasive plant removal at Southlands A Request for Proposal called for interested parties to submit proposals before July 3 A Request for Proposal called for interested parties to submit proposals before July 3 Jun 17, 2025 7:30 PM
Environment Problem ferns cover local ponds Salvinia has been found in Seymour’s Pond, Cloverdale Pond and the Edmund Gibbons Nature Reserve Salvinia has been found in Seymour’s Pond, Cloverdale Pond and the Edmund Gibbons Nature Reserve Jun 10, 2025 8:14 AM
Environment Scientist: exercise care in dumping horticultural waste Alison Copeland believes residents can play a critical role in preventing the spread of invasive plants on the island Alison Copeland believes residents can play a critical role in preventing the spread of invasive plants on the island Apr 14, 2025 8:09 AM
Environment Robin Tucker concerned about feral chicken population Shadow Minister of Health says the Government does not need to reinvent the wheel to solve the issue Shadow Minister of Health says the Government does not need to reinvent the wheel to solve the issue Mar 03, 2025 7:56 AM
Environment Feral chickens a threat to farms, says top farmer Tom Wadson believes the growing population of the birds in Bermuda damages crops and public health Tom Wadson believes the growing population of the birds in Bermuda damages crops and public health Feb 27, 2025 8:00 AM
Environment Invasive crayfish colony discovered in local marsh It is unclear how the crustaceans came to be in the wild or how far they have spread It is unclear how the crustaceans came to be in the wild or how far they have spread Nov 30, 2024 7:56 AM
Environment BZS and parks department clear invasive plants at Trunk Island Work is part of the Micro-Forest Project, which aims to improve biodiversity by densely packing trees together Work is part of the Micro-Forest Project, which aims to improve biodiversity by densely packing trees together Jul 29, 2024 7:50 AM
Environment Wingate publishes lifeline for Bermuda’s native plants The free booklet shares a lifetime of knowledge on native, endemic and native compatible vegetation The free booklet shares a lifetime of knowledge on native, endemic and native compatible vegetation Apr 18, 2024 7:45 AM
Environment Royal trees planted to celebrate Queen’s 70-year reign Volunteers helped plant 70 trees in the grounds of Government House at the weekend to celebrate the Queen’s platinum anniversary as monarch next year. The schem... Volunteers helped plant 70 trees in the grounds of Governmen... Nov 09, 2021 10:49 PM
