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A Bermudian park has joined a scheme to preserve forests in Commonwealth countries. The Walsingham Nature Reserve, known as Tom Moore’s Jungle, is the first in a British Overseas Territory to be accepted by the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy. The QCC, a...

The Department of Parks has sent out a request for proposal for concessions at several beaches and parks for next summer. A spokesman for the Department said they are looking for qualified concessionaires to submit proposals for Church Bay, Horseshoe...

The 2019 lifeguard season came to a close this week. The Ministry of Public Works said that park rangers would patrol the South Shore parks and beaches but there would be no static stations until next year’s season begins in April. A ministry spokesw...

Queen Elizabeth Park, Victoria Park and Fort Hamilton will remain locked throughout the weekend in the wake of Hurricane Humberto. Steven DeSilva, the parks superintendent for the City of Hamilton, said: “A full assessment of the parks and Fort Hamil...

More than a year has passed since Government promised to look at ways to develop Shelly Bay to improve access for older people and the disabled. Campaigners who put forward the plan, as an alternative to a Bermuda Tourism Authority proposal to house ...

The latest group of graduates to complete the Parks Department’s skills development programme were honoured this week. The programme was designed to train Bermudians aged between 19 and 25 who were interested in learning about horticulture and the l...

The island’s parks and beaches opened yesterday for camping for the Cup Match holiday and weekend. Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Public Works, said campers and picnickers were welcome to set up and that camping would be allowed unti...

Dear Sir, Decisions have been made and are being made without any forethought or consideration for the consequences. There has been recent talk of yet another low-cost housing project, and yet the Grand Atlantic development was hailed on its presenta...

Dear Sir, In reference to the article on the Police Beach in Saturday’s newspaper, Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch said that the arrangement had allowed police “almost exclusive access to the beach” and added “in practical terms that meant white polic...

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...

Proposals to run concessions at beaches and national parks across the island over the summer are now being accepted, the Department of Parks has said. Craig Burt, the parks officer, said: “The scope of the parks and beaches is limited as per the Berm...

The Department of Parks is issuing its annual advisory regarding bonfire permits and the guidelines for dogs and horses in Bermuda’s National Parks. As a reminder, Bermuda’s National Parks comprise of all public parks and public beaches. And in acco...