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A Cabinet minister and the Governor attended a workshop designed to help people start home gardens. Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, and John Rankin attended the Grow, Eat, Save session led by Chaplain Kevin Santucci. More than 300 people have com...

A researcher has warned that tiny plastic fragments in Bermuda’s waters could have a huge impact on public health. Shane Antonition said: “The sources of microplastics in our waters are multifaceted. These can range from litter that originated from B...

Bermuda’s bee population is on the increase, a bee expert said yesterday. Jonathan Hitchcock, a cofounder of Wild Island Apiaries, said work to protect the island’s bees, including the importation of disease-resistant queens, appeared to have paid of...

Plans to build a gazebo and improve access for seniors and the disabled at Shelly Bay Beach were welcomed by residents last night. The proposed scheme would include “water wheelchairs” and removable non-slip mats that reach the water. About 60 people...

A bright idea to let people change old-style lightbulbs for energy-efficient LEDs is to be launched next month. The Department of Energy has teamed up with stores to offer one free LED in exchange for an incandescent bulb from May 1. Walter Roban, th...

Whale watchers were warned yesterday not to swim with the animals or let their boats get too close. Sarah Manuel, a government senior marine conservation officer, said: “Watching these majestic animals, spouting, breaching or swimming along slowly wi...

Environmental charity Greenrock helped Bermuda celebrate Earth Hour with the rest of the world. Eugene Dean, Greenrock chairman, was pleased with the turnout in Dockyard for a range of entertainment, glow yoga and the signature 5K Glow Walk on Saturd...

Experts will share their knowledge on the environment to hundreds of children on the Bermuda National Trust’s annual walk at Spittal Pond tomorrow. The Children’s Nature Walk is a chance for youngsters and their families to sample the open air and le...

A group of young environmentalists met the dolphins at Dolphin Quest after being named finalists in its Student Stewardship Contest. Almost 100 students entered the competition by submitting artwork to highlight challenges faced by the oceans and pos...

A grey seal — the first of its kind found in Bermuda — was rescued yesterday after it was spotted by a fisherman. Patrick Talbot, curator at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo, said: “It’s extremely rare. “We really don’t have the food sources to f...