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Commercial aquaculture could be a turning point in diversifying Bermuda’s economy. That is the hope of Environment Minister Trevor Moniz. He spoke of the possibilities after the Island’s first aquaculture licence was awarded to Sandys Secondary Middl...

When you consider that Bermuda only has about two weeks worth of food supply on Island at any one time, it makes the argument for growing your own fruits and vegetables that much more vital. Darren Doherty, an international specialist in regenerativ...

Overall, 68 percent of Bermuda’s population is overweight or obese according to the Health Disparity Survey 2013 conducted by the Bermuda Health Council. Persons between the ages of 40 and 64 are most likely to be more overweight than young adults an...

The future is uncertain for the remaining family farms in Bermuda. The number of farmers is dwindling and there are few signs that younger generations are interested in picking up the profession, a trend that is also evident in the United States. As ...

A Bermudian living in upstate New York is taking part in the first year of a farming project designed to help small farmers expand and improve their businesses. Damon Brangman, who left Bermuda nine years ago, is one of two farmers working with the G...

Milk supply at Kromer Farm has been ruled safe for human consumption following the death of three cows there in June. The cows were among five taken ill shortly after they were imported by the Warwick farm. As a safety precaution, the Health Departme...

Scuba divers, snorkellers and free divers are now able to obtain a permit to spear lionfish anywhere on the Bermuda platform. Lionfish culling permit courses are now being offered as part of the Bermuda Lionfish Task Force Control Plan and the Ocean ...

Health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak after two cows died suddenly at a farm. But both Government and farmer Harry Kromer Sr have stressed there is no danger to public milk supplies as the pregnant heifers had not started milking. ...

Massive die-off linked to parasites, pesticides By Owain Johnston-Barnes The Bermuda bee population has suffered a massive die-off, with some beekeepers losing 70 percent of their colonies. The decline is attributed to several factors, including two ...