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Minister On 6 Megawatt Solar Farm Progress

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Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:32:52 +0000

[Ministerial statement by Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban] Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to report to this Honourable House on the progress of the 6 megawatt solar farm at the LF Wade International Airport. Just last week, the Regulatory Authority awarded an operating license to the developers of the project, Saturn Solar Bermuda 1, […]

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MSA Holds Remembrance Day Prayer Service

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Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 15:05:37 +0000

Students from Mount Saint Agnes Academy participated in a Remembrance Day Prayer Service this morning [Nov 8] in the school’s auditorium. A spokesperson said, “This morning at 8:30am at MSA the Grade 6s through 12s participated in a Remembrance Day Prayer Service in our Auditorium. The Governor John Rankin was in attendance and the Service […]

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How Einstein Once Called Bermuda Home

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Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 00:00:49 +0000

Albert Einstein, the German-born genius who revolutionised mankind’s understanding of the universe, called Bermuda home for a few days in 1935. For legal purposes the island became the short-term official residence of the scientist, humanitarian and philosopher when he was making his official declaration of intent to become a United States citizen. The theoretical physicist […]

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Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Celebrates 175 Years

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Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 20:35:17 +0000

The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club — which was established on November 1, 1844 –  recently celebrated its 175th anniversary, and the center of the celebration is the launch of a new scholarship fund which, in addition to existing bursaries, will make year-round sailing more accessible to young sailors. A spokesperson said, “The Royal Bermuda Yacht […]

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How Bermuda & Sesame Street Crossed Paths

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Published On :: Sun, 17 Nov 2019 16:00:48 +0000

The 50th anniversary of Sesame Street is being brought to you by the letters I-M-A-G-I-N-A-T-I-O-N, which is what it took along with determination and plenty of hard work to transform the concept of an experimental children’s TV show into a reality. Premiering on America’s PBS on November 10, 1969, the programme was built around the […]

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Remembering The Island’s WWI Air Combat Ace

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Published On :: Sun, 17 Nov 2019 22:00:57 +0000

In World War One a pilot who downed five or more enemy aircraft was considered an ace. Almost by definition it was those who flew the fast and nimble fighters who most often won the designation. Slower, less maneuverable bombers, while armed with defensive guns, were far more likely to end up the vanquished, not […]

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Lisa Howie Joins National Museum Of Bermuda

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Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 18:45:25 +0000

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] announced that Lisa Howie has been hired as NMB Director of Learning and Engagement. Ms. Howie will be implementing the newly launched NMB Education Strategy which aims to reposition the Museum as a multi-faceted community institution that encourages and supports the open exploration of history, heritage and identity. “We are […]

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Video: NASA’s Animation Of 1968 Splash Down

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Published On :: Sun, 24 Nov 2019 13:00:45 +0000

After spending 10 days, 20 hours, nine minutes, and three seconds in space, the Apollo 7 space mission splashed down in the Atlantic 200 nautical miles off Bermuda at 7.11am on October 22, 1968. The voyagers were picked up by helicopter and deposited on the deck of the USS Essex by 8:20am, and the spacecraft […]

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Column: The Life Journey Of Clint Smith

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Published On :: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 14:55:31 +0000

[Column written by Glenn Fubler] I first met Clinton ‘Amos’ Smith as a fellow student at Berkeley Institute, where his mother, Hyacinth Smith, served as school secretary in the early 60s. His teammates from that 1966 championship PHC Juniors Football squad remember how Clint would be in a jokey mood, whether they won or lost […]

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Special Meeting Marks City’s 225th Anniversary

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Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 22:49:52 +0000

Escorted by Town Crier Ed Christopher, Mayor Charles Gosling and his City Council attended their first meeting of 2020 on this, the 225th anniversary of the Corporation of Hamilton. On January 8th, 1795, the freeholders of the then town of Hamilton came together and held the very first democratic elections. Hosted by a newly refurbished […]

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NMB Launches ‘Book Of The Month’ Programme

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Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 18:37:31 +0000

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] has launched a ‘Book of the Month’ programme, aiming to “inspire people in Bermuda and abroad to learn more about Bermuda’s history, cultural heritage, and the history of the Atlantic world.” A spokesperson said, “Education is central to NMB’s mandate, with formal and informal learning, and research and scholarship […]

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African Bermuda Dispersion Cultural Bus Tour

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Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 16:45:58 +0000

Bermuda minibus group tour company Titan Express, in partnership with the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, is getting set to present ‘The African Bermuda Dispersion Cultural Bus Tour’ every Saturday in February and March. The tour departs at 10.00am from outside the Visitor Service Center in Hamilton and will visit sites including Cobbs Hills […]

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NMB Offers Free Entry For Locals In February

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Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 18:24:27 +0000

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is opening its doors for free to all Bermuda residents during the month of February, with residents asked to please bring proof of residency such as a license or utility bill. “While ‘Free for February’ has been a yearly initiative at the Museum, this year NMB is excited to […]

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Renaming Of Somers Day To Mary Prince Day

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Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 21:33:41 +0000

[Updated with PDF] “It is fitting that the second day of Cup Match be renamed after our National Hero, Mary Prince,” Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo said, as she spoke in Parliament about legislation being tabled — the renaming of Somers Day to Mary Prince Day. Speaking in the House of […]

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Bahá’í Community Honours Black History Month

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Published On :: Sun, 02 Feb 2020 12:15:09 +0000

The Bermudian Bahá’í Community will honour Black History Month at their First Sunday Gathering at the Bahá’í National Centre 11.15am today. A spokesperson said, “The Bermudian Bahá’í Community will honour Black History Month of February at their First Sunday Gathering at the Bahá’í National Centre on Sunday, 2 February. “The programme will begin at 11:15 […]

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‘Rich Heritage Of Cobbs Hill Methodist Church’

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Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 20:08:30 +0000

Following a Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] event to highlight the rich heritage of Cobbs Hill Methodist Church, an online bookable tour of the 200-year-old sanctuary has been launched. “Local bus operator Titan Express began offering its African Dispersion Cultural Tour February 1, as Black History Month launched in the US and a week after the […]

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City Plaque To Commemorate George Trott

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Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 22:44:22 +0000

In the spirit of Black History Month, the City of Hamilton today [Feb 5] unveiled a bronze plaque to honour the contribution to the construction of City Hall by master carver George Trott. “The impressive chandeliers that command the City Hall foyer were designed by Mr. William Harrington but it was Mr. Trott who put […]

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Video: Usain Bolt Races In Bermuda In 2004

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Published On :: Sun, 09 Feb 2020 18:00:29 +0000

As Bermuda prepares for Carifta Games 2020, which will be held on the island, the event’s organisers have posted a throwback video featuring Usain Bolt when the world-renowned Jamaican track athlete competed in Carifta 2004, also held in Bermuda. During the 2004 event, Bolt broke the 200m world junior record, won three gold medals, and […]

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City Of Hamilton To Honour George Burt

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Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 20:52:56 +0000

The City of Hamilton will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the opening of City Hall tomorrow [Feb 11], with the original tools used by George L. Burt, who laid the cornerstone of the building, to be on display. “The cornerstone is the very first stone laid for a building. It is usually in the northeast […]

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Column: Honouring Mary Prince On Cup Match

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Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:34:37 +0000

[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] Like many others of my age, we were never taught the full story of Bermudian, Caribbean or African History. We all grew up fully believing, to different degrees, whatever we were taught in school. Basically, European History. Specifically, British History. Fast forward a few decades, we all now have access […]

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1793 Bible, 1700s Cedar Chairs, 1800s Petticoat

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 11:00:08 +0000

A bible printed in 1793, a pair of Bermuda cedar chairs made between 1710-50, and a child’s petticoat worn in Bermuda between 1866-70 are among the latest acquisitions at the National Museum of Bermuda, which were described in the latest issue of MariTimes – the museum’s official magazine. According to the latest issue of the […]

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Paget Primary To Create Black History Museum

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 11:30:40 +0000

[Written by Vejay Steede] Paget Primary’s third annual Bermuda Black History Museum will be staged on Thursday, February 27th from 9am – 2pm. The always wonderful exhibit will be open to the public, and several schools [preschool and primary] have been invited, as in previous years. Invitations have also been sent out to honored guests, […]

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Minister Recognizes Bermudian Icons At School

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 20:58:45 +0000

Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo recently joined Northlands Primary students in “celebrating those who have made great contributions to Bermuda,” including Calvin ‘Bummy’ Symonds and Mary Prince. A Government spokesperson said, “As part of the island’s black history awareness, Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo recently joined Northlands […]

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African Bermuda Cultural Bus Tour In March

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 11:48:29 +0000

Titan Express, in partnership with sponsor Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, is offering ‘The African Bermuda Dispersion Cultural Bus Tour,’ again in March, set to be held every Saturday from 10am – 12pm. The sites being visited are Cobbs Hills Methodist Church, The Enslaved Graveyard at the Rubber Tree, & Sarah “Sally” Bassett sculpture. […]

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‘The Early Atlantic Age: How Did We Get Here?’

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 10:53:16 +0000

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is getting set to host a free public lecture on Thursday, March 12 from 5.30 to 7.00pm in the North Hall at Bermuda College. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian historian Dr. Clarence Maxwell will be presenting on ‘The Early Atlantic Age [1250-1609]: Why and how did we get here?’. “The lecture will take […]

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NMB: Free Teacher Development Programme

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Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 11:30:38 +0000

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is offering a free year-long, four-module programme for all local teachers, which will provide them with the “opportunity to explore, refine and unpack their understanding of Bermuda’s diverse past.” A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is offering a free year-long, four-module programme for all local teachers. […]

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Column: Women Pioneers Of 20th Century

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Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 13:14:50 +0000

[Column written by Glenn Fubler and Meredith Ebbin] Bermuda in the 20th century underwent a significant transformation as a society. Here is a summary of the accomplishments of five women who helped make a difference. Adele Tucker: born in 1868 in Warwick; became a teacher after training at the Collegiate Institute in Hamilton. Turn-of-the-century Bermuda […]

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CURB On Mary Prince Day & Planned Statue

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Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 22:33:51 +0000

CURB congratulated Minister of Community Affairs, Labour & Sport Lovitta Foggo for “introducing changes to the Public Holidays Amendment Act changing Somers Day to Mary Prince Day, whilst also thanking Thomas Christopher Famous for his advocacy in educating the public about this issue.” A spokesperson said, “As stated by Minister Foggo, Mary Prince is recognized worldwide for the […]

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Museum To Temporarily Close Due To Covid-19

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 19:02:12 +0000

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will be temporarily closing effective tomorrow [March 17] saying their “goal is to do everything we can to curb the spread within our community.” A spokesperson said, “At the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB], the wellbeing and safety of our visitors, staff and community are our number one priority. […]

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NMB Launches At Home With History Programme

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Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 16:10:33 +0000

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is launching a new online programme “At Home with History” in an effort to stay connected during these challenging times. A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is launching a new online programme in an effort to stay connected during these challenging times. “At Home with History” […]

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National Museum Launches Pre-Purchase Tickets

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Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:44:58 +0000

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is asking community members to pre-order admissions tickets through their website to support the Museum while it is closed during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is asking community members to pre-order admissions tickets through their website to support the Museum while […]

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Column: Anniversary Of 1981 General Strike

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Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 12:40:05 +0000

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] During the press conference on Friday, May 1, Premier David Burt reminded us that Government is collaborating with the Opposition in response to the multiple challenges of the pandemic. To reinforce that point, he invited Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier to share remarks. Responding to a reporter’s question, the Premier admitted, […]

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‘Sarah Sally Bassett’ Lounge & Learn Webinar

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:46:23 +0000

Titan Express will be hosting a free Zoom webinar ‘lounge and learn’ presentation on Saturday [May 9] at 7.00pm on Sarah Sally Bassett. A spokesperson said, “Join The African Bermuda Dispersion Cultural – Sankofa Talks for a free Zoom webinar ‘lounge and learn’ presentation on Saturday, May 9th at 7.00pm on Sarah Sally Bassett. “With […]

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Locals Urged Not To Buy Turtles As Film Looms

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Published On :: Wed, 06 Aug 2014 13:16:39 +0000

The new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie is set to be released internationally this week, arousing fears that living turtles could become unwitting victims in the process; the original movie, released in 1990, was associated with a spike in the turtle pet trade and subsequent release of turtles, especially young red-eared sliders, known scientifically as […]

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Photos: Ocean Vet Team Tags Turtles

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Published On :: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 13:08:05 +0000

Dr. Neil Burnie, Choy Aming, and the rest of the Ocean Vet team recently spent a day tagging turtles for tracking, assisting Peter Meylan and Jennifer Gray from the Bermuda Turtle Project. The successful day saw a number of turtles tagged, along with the discovery of a turtle that had already been tagged eight years […]

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Global Indemnity Re Supports Turtle Project

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Published On :: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 15:48:53 +0000

Global Indemnity Re has donated to the Bermuda Zoological Society’s [BZS] ongoing effort to conserve and protect Bermuda’s marine environment, with a one-time donation to go towards the society’s Bermuda Turtle Project, BZS’ signature conservation program. Global Indemnity’s chief operating officer, MJ Chapleau, said, “Global Indemnity Re is pleased to be able to give to […]

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Recovery Plan For Bermuda’s Resident Turtles

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Published On :: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 17:33:46 +0000

The Department of Conservation Services has recently completed a management plan, in consultation with scientists and sea turtle specialists, which describes the actions needed to conserve our resident populations of green and hawksbill turtles. “The principal aim of this plan, entitled Recovery Plan for Bermuda’s Resident Green and Hawksbill Turtles, is to protect the species and […]

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Upcoming Lecture On Bermuda Turtle Project

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Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2015 10:00:11 +0000

Bermuda Turtle Project Coordinator Jennifer Gray is getting set to offer a presentation on The Bermuda Turtle Project at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] on Thursday, March 26 at 7.30pm, bringing attendees up to date on the “fascinating history of these endangered species and how Bermuda is contributing to their global preservation.” The event […]

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Debris Thrown In Ocean Harming Sea Turtles

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 11:30:22 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] Residents are being urged not to throw debris into the ocean after another sea turtle was found dead recently. Two swimmers near the channel off of Dockyard recently found a turtle floating dead in the water. The animal had become entangled in fishing line and strangled to death. At the end of […]

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Sea Turtle Nest Found On Beach, 15 Hatchlings

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:55:07 +0000

The beach at Alexandra Battery in St. George’s is currently closed to public use as a turtle nest was discovered yesterday on the beach, and 15 hatchlings have been found. A spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks wishes to inform the public that the beach at Alexandra Battery, located in St. George’s, is currently closed […]

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Bermuda Turtle Project Has “Successful Season”

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Published On :: Sun, 27 Sep 2015 19:00:43 +0000

The Bermuda Turtle Project had a “very successful season,” with a record breaking 289 turtles caught during the project, assisting the project’s mission of conserving sea turtles through research and education. The BZS newsletter said, “The Bermuda Turtle Project [BTP] are happy to report that they had a very successful season! The project took place in the […]

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Global Indemnity Re Aids Bermuda Turtle Project

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Published On :: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 15:27:37 +0000

The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] said they “would like to recognize and thank Global Indemnity Re for their recent donation to aid in our environmental programmes. The gift will be allocated to the Bermuda Turtle Project, making them a Leadership supporter of this important community project, data from which has global implications. The BZS said, […]

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BUEI Talks Series To Cover ‘Nesting Sea Turtles’

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Published On :: Sun, 13 Mar 2016 23:00:31 +0000

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will present “Nesting Sea Turtles” by Dr. Mark Outerbridge as part of the BUEI Talks series on Thursday, March 17. The event poster says, “Bermuda once had a thriving sea turtle nesting colony, however years of targeted hunting by humans caused this rookery to collapse. Dr. Mark Outerbridge, Wildlife […]

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Photos: Injured Turtle Has Stitches Removed

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Published On :: Tue, 12 Apr 2016 10:50:58 +0000

Daisy — the loggerhead turtle that has been residing at the Bermuda Museum, Aquarium & Zoo since she underwent life-saving surgery to remove a rusting hook in her throat three months ago — has had her stitches removed and it is hoped she can be released back into the wild in late spring/early summer. “In […]

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BUEI Talks To Screen Episode 5 Of ‘Ocean Vet’

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Published On :: Sun, 08 May 2016 11:00:28 +0000

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] and Gass Productions will present episode five of the ongoing “Ocean Vet” series at an installment of the BUEI Talks series on May 10, May 13, and May 14. The screening of the episode – titled “The Bermuda Turtle Project” and narrated by actor Michael Douglas – will be […]

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‘Turtles Dying As A Result Of Human Activities’

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Published On :: Thu, 30 Jun 2016 20:21:54 +0000

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is “urging the public to reduce human impact on sea turtles living in Bermuda’s waters” saying that “turtles are still dying as a result of human activities.” “Sea turtles have been completely protected by legislation since 1972,” a spokesperson said. “The legislation prohibits direct harvesting and intentional harm […]

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Turtles: An Ecosystem Adrift & The ‘Lost Years’

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Published On :: Sun, 24 Jul 2016 11:00:20 +0000

Presented by Robert Hardy, Bermuda Turtle Project Collaborator and Assistant Researcher with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation, the Bermuda Zoological Society’s Lecture Series will feature a talk on “Turtles: An Ecosystem Adrift & The Lost Years” on Thursday, August 11. The event will be held at 7.00pm, with doors opening at 6.30pm, and is […]

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Turtle Tracked Traveling: Bermuda To Bahamas

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Published On :: Tue, 27 Sep 2016 09:02:29 +0000

A juvenile green sea turtle caught in Somerset Long Bay has made a successful trip to the Bahamas, with the Bermuda Turtle Project tracking the turtle over the course of its month-long journey spanning nearly 1,000 miles. Hardy was caught in Somerset Long Bay by the Bermuda Turtle Project. He measured 67.1 cm straight carapace […]

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Turtle Project Has ‘Another Exceptional Year’

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Published On :: Wed, 26 Oct 2016 15:14:31 +0000

The Bermuda Turtle Project, based at the Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo, recently finished its 49th year of study of the sea turtles in Bermuda waters. “The goals of the project are to better understand the biology of sea turtles of Bermuda and to share that understanding with other professionals and the public to ensure […]

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Collaboration Leads To Recovery Of Transmitter

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Published On :: Thu, 13 Apr 2017 14:39:00 +0000

Thanks to a collaborative effort involving people from the Bahamas, Bermuda and the United States, a turtle satellite transmitter was located, allowing important data on sea turtle migration being safely recovered. “The Bermuda Turtle Project [BTP], a joint project of the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] and the Sea Turtle Conservancy [STC], has as its mission […]

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