An environmental group has given a cautious welcome to the news that a luxury hotel planned for Southlands may now be built at Morgan's Point.
Former Premier Alex Scott revealed last month that the owners of Southlands were in talks with Government about a land swap which would see them hand over their 37-acre site in Warwick in exchange for land on the deserted Morgan's Point peninsula in Southampton.
Environmental campaigners say refusal of planning permission for a wind turbine at a Grade Two-listed house is an example of "double speak" by Government.
Greenrock and the Bermuda Environmental and Sustainability Taskforce (BEST) both criticised the Department of the Environment yesterday for lack of consistency in policy.
They said the refusal of an appeal for the micro-wind turbine due to its "visual impact" was at odds with a decision earlier this year to delist the Grade One-listed building, the 'Queen of the East', leaving the 18th century building vulnerable to development.
Campaigners for sustainable development have welcomed a trial by Belco
into domestic wind and solar power but say they should be included in
the process.
Environmental campaigners say Government needs to “wake up” over the Island’s reliance on oil imports.
With inflation at a 16-year-high, Government has singled out soaring
global oil costs, but environmentalists say Ministers are not doing
enough to action alternative energy sources.
Musicians weren't the
only performers wowing the public at the recent Greenrock concert held
at the Arboretum, there was also environmentally friendly electric
scooters, biodegradable cutlery and bio-diesel fuel, among other
things.
To: All Local Media From: Greenrock Location: Fairmont Hamilton Princess – 7th Flr Boardroom Re: Heather Nova and Friends – Festival of Music
Heather Nova has collaborated with Greenrock to create a unique and entertaining
FREE summer concert in the Arboretum in Devonshire with musical line-up of
accomplished local and international artists. The list of musicians who have agreed to
perform:
Heather Nova – Bermudian, International Recording Star Geoffrey Oryema – Ugandan, International Recording Star Fiona Pears – New Zealander, International Recording Star Olybhosh – Chewstick Band – Bermudian Group Joy Barnum – Bermudian, ATB – German, International Recording Star
Samples of songs for each of the artists will be available on our website starting on May 18th
However, handling baby diapers and rotting lobsters was not something employees at Bermuda's Recycling Centre expected when they started their shifts at the new facility last week.
TAG - that is the message for Bermuda as the country enters a new era of environmental care and responsibility. TAG stands for Tin, Aluminium and Glass and residents are being urged to TAG their waste following the official opening of the Island’s Recycling Centre.
Premier Dr. Ewart Brown yesterday opened the $8.35 million plant at Bailey’s Bay Quarry.
Greenrock cautious on Jumierah move
