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Teenage heroes are an example to us all

Teenage heroes Claudette Colvin, Greta Thunberg, David Wingate and Clyde Best show young people they can make their own decisions

Teenage heroes Claudette Colvin, Greta Thunberg, David Wingate and Clyde Best show young people they can make their own decisions

• Mar 05, 2026 7:45 AM

Opinion Writer

Protecting what makes Bermuda Bermuda

In the latest in the Third Sector Spotlight series, Karen Border tells how the Bermuda National Trust protects the island’s natural and built heritage

In the latest in the Third Sector Spotlight series, Karen Border tells how the Bermuda National Trust protects the island’s natural and built heritage

• Feb 18, 2026 8:01 AM

Opinion Writer

We need more than $100 cages to deal with these chickens

It appears the Government’s strategy is passing the feral chicken problem on to the public, Robin Tucker writes

It appears the Government’s strategy is passing the feral chicken problem on to the public, Robin Tucker writes

• Feb 02, 2026 7:38 AM

Opinion Writer

Zero-grazing dairy farming does not work in Bermuda

Bermuda can have a sustainable dairy-farming sector, but the current approach is not working, says veteran farmer David Lopes

Bermuda can have a sustainable dairy-farming sector, but the current approach is not working, says veteran farmer David Lopes

• Jan 29, 2026 6:50 AM

Environment

Governor: island can set example on climate change

Andrew Murdoch highlights how British expertise can aid Bermuda’s resiliency in a warming world

Andrew Murdoch highlights how British expertise can aid Bermuda’s resiliency in a warming world

• Jan 26, 2026 7:47 AM

Politics

UK injects $1.7 million to boost police, security

Andrew Murdoch reflects on his first year in office as Governor, which has seen a sharp focus on crime and security

Andrew Murdoch reflects on his first year in office as Governor, which has seen a sharp focus on crime and security

• Jan 22, 2026 7:58 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

‘Sargasso Girl’ boosts conservation through beachcombing

For Fae Sapsford, hunting the shorelines leads to inspiration for the protection of the island’s marine life

For Fae Sapsford, hunting the shorelines leads to inspiration for the protection of the island’s marine life

• Jan 16, 2026 7:56 AM

Environment

Dead cow left festering in shallow ditch in Spittal Pond

The animal was dumped on property managed by the Bermuda National Trust and is said to have been there for at least a week

The animal was dumped on property managed by the Bermuda National Trust and is said to have been there for at least a week

• Jan 14, 2026 8:01 AM

Environment

Contentious East End biohazard outlet could double capacity

Odour complaints arise, but an incinerator for the island’s medical waste aims to do away with its backlog in 2026

Odour complaints arise, but an incinerator for the island’s medical waste aims to do away with its backlog in 2026

• Jan 12, 2026 8:00 AM

Year in Review

November 2025: Revised Fairmont Southampton SDO gazetted

A kayaker is rescued at sea, an invasive ant species is found and a trash truck ends up down an embankment

A kayaker is rescued at sea, an invasive ant species is found and a trash truck ends up down an embankment

• Jan 10, 2026 8:04 AM

Cartoon

Kevin Maybury, January 9, 2026

• Jan 09, 2026 7:23 AM

Environment

UK outlines OT biodiversity strategy

Conservationists are encouraged by the direction of the plan but some did not have the opportunity to provide input

Conservationists are encouraged by the direction of the plan but some did not have the opportunity to provide input

• Jan 07, 2026 7:31 AM

Year in Review

June 2025: Backlogged court cases grow whiskers

Some matters among the 61 that as of June had yet to be come before a jury were backdated by much as four years

Some matters among the 61 that as of June had yet to be come before a jury were backdated by much as four years

• Jan 05, 2026 8:10 AM

Opinion Writer

Being in the trees is what zip lines are all about

The founder of the company planning zip line installations at the Southlands estate responds to environmental criticisms of the plan

The founder of the company planning zip line installations at the Southlands estate responds to environmental criticisms of the plan

• Jan 05, 2026 7:53 AM

Motorsport

Environmentalists condemn Coney Island motocross event

Environmentalists oppose international motocross events being held on national park land at Coney Island

Environmentalists oppose international motocross events being held on national park land at Coney Island

• Dec 27, 2025 7:48 AM

Cartoon

Kevin Maybury, December 19, 2025

• Dec 19, 2025 8:02 AM

Opinion Writer

The Senate should annul the Fairmont Southampton SDO

The special development order for the Southampton Princess is based on vague information and unproven assumptions, says BEST’s Kim Smith

The special development order for the Southampton Princess is based on vague information and unproven assumptions, says BEST’s Kim Smith

• Dec 19, 2025 7:58 AM

General

Specialist: island acted ‘timely’ in addressing invasive ant

Residents are told of the hazards which the red imported fire ant can cause, including impacts on biodiversity

Residents are told of the hazards which the red imported fire ant can cause, including impacts on biodiversity

• Dec 13, 2025 8:12 AM

Environment

App and traps in diverse plan to curb chicken population

Environment minister urges island to remain watchful, prepared and proactive against feral birds

Environment minister urges island to remain watchful, prepared and proactive against feral birds

• Dec 06, 2025 8:17 AM

Environment

Sargasso Sea Commission welcomes new members

Elizabeth McLanahan and Cassander Titley-O'Neal join the panel as first-time appointees

Elizabeth McLanahan and Cassander Titley-O'Neal join the panel as first-time appointees

• Dec 04, 2025 10:51 AM

Environment

BZS makes key appointment

Clesia Pachai is appointed new fund development officer of the environmental body

Clesia Pachai is appointed new fund development officer of the environmental body

• Dec 01, 2025 7:45 PM

Environment

Consequences for repeat breaches of clean air rules

Jaché Adams says residents can breathe more easily but warns business operators must do their part

Jaché Adams says residents can breathe more easily but warns business operators must do their part

• Nov 28, 2025 8:22 AM

Politics

MPs welcome new set of rules on clean air

Public works minister says the legislation includes practical measures guided by international research and public feedback

Public works minister says the legislation includes practical measures guided by international research and public feedback

• Nov 22, 2025 8:04 AM

Environment

Global activists inspire action at climate change summit

Lesein Mutunkei and Sarah Goody share their experiences at Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute forum

Lesein Mutunkei and Sarah Goody share their experiences at Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute forum

• Nov 21, 2025 8:25 AM

Letters to the Editor

Ghastly sights on the trail

Canadian visitor Michael Berlis encounters a public dumping ground where a nature walk should reside

Canadian visitor Michael Berlis encounters a public dumping ground where a nature walk should reside

• Nov 20, 2025 7:59 AM

General

Farm operator pledges to clean up its act

Jaché Adams releases list of 41 complaints made about the property since October 2023, most of which were this year

Jaché Adams releases list of 41 complaints made about the property since October 2023, most of which were this year

• Nov 19, 2025 8:26 AM

Environment

Bids invited for compacting services at airport dump

Request for quotations also calls for the vendor to level surfaces at the St George’s facility

Request for quotations also calls for the vendor to level surfaces at the St George’s facility

• Nov 17, 2025 8:00 AM

Environment

More than a dozen set to speak at Youth Climate Summit

Speakers in the annual conference include scientists, environmental advocates and former participants

Speakers in the annual conference include scientists, environmental advocates and former participants

• Nov 16, 2025 3:53 PM