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Founded by scientists and insurers, Bermuda’s Risk Prediction Initiative is kept busy in a jurisdiction known for risk and for hurricanes.
Now the group, dubbed RP12.0, has opened a forecast competition with up to $5,000 on offer — aimed at taking ad...
DATE: Nov 23, 2012
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Environment
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A scenic stretch of waterfront at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo has been dedicated to the Argus Group, honouring the insurer’s continued support.
Now known as the ‘Coastal Walkway’, it covers an area known for its panoramic views across Harrin...
DATE: Nov 22, 2012
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Environment
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Environment Minister Marc Bean has presented the winning prize for the Energy Limbo contest to Shirley Ann Smith and her family, who won a $600 travel voucher from C-Travel.
The presentation was made at the Cathedral Hall recently, and the search is ...
DATE: Nov 21, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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As the December 17 General Election approaches The Royal Gazette is publishing a comprehensive series of articles on the major issues facing the Island. Owain Johnston-Barnes takes a look at the issue of the Environment in today’s instalment.
Energy...
DATE: Nov 19, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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Both the ruling Progressive Labour Party and the Opposition One Bermuda Alliance have spoken on issues affecting the environment.
Government has historically stressed the need to balance environmental issues while creating economic growth; the Opposi...
DATE: Nov 19, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A large osprey was kept company by a smaller gull as it hunted for fish off the North Shore in Hamilton Parish yesterday morning.
The bird of prey, a migratory visitor to the Island, feeds almost exclusively on fish and is an impressive hunter. With ...
DATE: Nov 17, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Scott Neil
Bermuda’s intrepid green turtle ‘Tucker’ has reached the Bahamas after an epic 1,000-mile swim that included a head-on encounter with Hurricane Sandy.
The turtle was one of five caught in the ocean around Bermuda and fitted with GPS tracking tags bef...
DATE: Nov 14, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Scott Neil
A pelican has been spotted hunting for fish near Coney Island in Hamilton Parish.
The immature brown pelican, a rare visitor to Bermuda, may have been blown off course by Hurricane Sandy two weeks ago.
Although still young, the bird is around four fe...
DATE: Nov 13, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Scott Neil
The Ministry of Public Works will host their third annual e-Waste Recycling Day this Saturday at the Tynes Bay Waste to Energy Facility.
Between 9am and 5pm, the public is encouraged to bring old and worn out electronics, such as cell phones, printer...
DATE: Nov 08, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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Southampton residents fed up with Government’s refusal to fix Evans Bay dock have been forced to take on the task themselves, MP Charlie Swan has claimed.
The Southampton West Central candidate for the United Bermuda Party said residents have complai...
DATE: Nov 07, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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