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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...

The last resting place of a US World War Two bomber that crashed into the sea moments after take-off from Bermuda has been found by a research team. The B-24 plummeted into Castle Harbour moments after it took off from the airport, then Kindley Field...

The Sargasso Sea Commission is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Hamilton Declaration on Collaboration for the Conservation of the Sargasso Sea. The commission is to host a workshop from Wednesday to Friday at the Bermuda Instit...

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...

There are six kinds of grouper: monkey rockfish, finescale rockfish, Nassau grouper, misty grouper, yellowfin rockfish and black grouper. These six grouper species used to be on the menu and for sale across Bermuda. However, now we have only one larg...

Four years ago, Karen Plianthos set to out to launch a fundraiser to help cover the costs of a friend’s bachelorette party while cleaning up Bermuda’s waters. Since then, the Cash Trash Bash has become an annual tradition, raising almost $10,000 for ...

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...

For centuries, Bermudians have been independent, innovative and resilient in our use of renewable resources. Although many of us take it for granted, our rainwater collection system is a model for the rest of the world on how to gather and use a scar...

As I do periodically with regard to technical matters concerning the future and economic wellbeing of the island, I was recently discussing with my good friend, Mike Murphy, an issue that affects every one of us: Bermuda’s future energy policies. Whe...

A total of 25 new landscapers marked the successful completion of the first level of their national certification at an awards ceremony today, Students on the parks department horticultural training programme joined instructors and MPs at Bermuda Col...

Boat owners got a reminder today from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources on the safe zones to discharge sewage from their vessels. Sewage is permitted overboard outside of no-discharge zones, beyond the near shore area — or greater t...

A beehive in the Arboretum is to be removed tonight. Bee keepers and parks department staff will rehome the hive at the Devonshire park starting from 6pm. The bee hive is located near the Arboretum car park. Government warned the public there will b...