AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoInvasive Species Response: Bermuda’s search for a deadly Eastern diamondback rattlesnake in Southampton continues, with officials saying antivenom has arrived and is available at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital as teams verify sightings and assess tracks. Public Safety & Environment: Authorities urge residents not to approach or try to capture the snake, and to call 911, while also reminding people to handle yards and dense vegetation carefully. Marine Conservation Debate: The Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda pushes back on the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme’s proposed marine protections, arguing for licensing, data, enforcement and education first, and warning against fishing closures as currently framed. Heritage Protection: Bermuda National Trust heritage awards recognised groups and volunteers supporting local natural and cultural preservation, including the Christian Humann Foundation receiving the Palmetto Award. Climate-Ready Infrastructure: The Ministry of Public Works and Environment renews its “Trim it Back” campaign, urging property owners to cut overhanging trees and hedges to reduce road hazards and improve hurricane-season preparedness.
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