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The Ever-Evolving Bermuda Pie Company Story

[Written by Vejay Steede] A few years ago, we featured a fledgling East End eatery that was delivering world class burgers and traditional Bermudian pies to the people. These days the Bermuda Pie Company is all over the media teaching new folks how to eat a pie, and reflecting on the cultural relevance of traditional […]




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Photos & Video: Lionfish Chowder Competition

The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] held the second Eat ‘Em to Beat ‘Em Lionfish Chowder Competition on Saturday at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo [BAMZ]. A spokesperson previously said, “Participating visitors will help to choose the best Lionfish Chowder in Bermuda from eight competing chefs and restaurants: Butterfield Fine Dining, Chef Roy’s, Docksiders, Hamilton […]




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Photos & Video: Kebobs On The Curve Opens

A new restaurant in Pembroke – Kebobs On The Curve — officially opened its doors on Friday [June 7], with the Gombey Warriors helping to celebrate the occasion. Kebobs on the Curve, run by husband and wife Chris and Elaine Lima, offers Halal meats, kebobs, salads, wraps and more. “We have Muslim friends who often say […]




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Taste Of Bermuda: Call For Vendors

The City of Hamilton invites the public to mark their calendars for Taste of Bermuda 2024, a culinary extravaganza taking place from October 17 to 20. The event is looking to engage food and beverage vendors, food trucks, fresh produce providers, sellers of Bermuda cookbooks and cookware, as well as décor and tablescape exhibitors. A […]




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Court Street Music & Food Festival On Sunday

The Court Street Market will be hosting a Food and Music Festival this Sunday, September 1st. Gary Augustus said, “The market will be held from 1pm to 8 pm with live music starting at 3pm. We have secured Willard Burch, The Unit, Vance Goater & SOS, Hindsight, Live Wire, Samantha Smith, and since its the […]




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Photos: Court Street Music/Food Festival

The Court Street Market hosted a Food and Music Festival event on Sunday [Sept 1]. Gary Augustus previously said, “We have secured Willard Burch, The Unit, Vance Goater & SOS, Hindsight, Live Wire, Samantha Smith, and since its the day before Labour Day, we invited Mr. Chris Furbert to say a few words. “Food vendors […]




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Food Justice Forum To Hold Two Events

The Food Justice Forum is set to host a ‘Thrift Kitchen Throwdown’ on September 30 and a panel discussion on October 16. A spokesperson said, “The Food Justice Forum will launch shortly, a two-part event aimed at tackling Bermuda’s food security issues while promoting sustainable and environmentally conscious practices. With a focus on youth engagement, […]




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St. George’s Seafood Festival On Sept 22

[Updated] The Corporation of St. George’s invites the community to “savor an afternoon of culinary delight at the St. George’s Seafood Festival” this Sunday [Sept 15]. A spokesperson said, “Join us this Sunday, September 15th, at 12 noon on Ordnance Island in the historic Town of St. George for an event that celebrates the best […]




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Bermuda Is Love Launch #FoodForLife

This October, Bermuda Is Love has launched the #FoodForLife campaign, in which they “aim to combat hunger, food insecurity, and nutritional inequity, by promoting and building sustainable and holistic food system practices in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “This campaign aims to unite individuals and local organizations around food as our common ground, in a collective, […]




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Bermuda Is Love Food Justice Forum On Sunday

Bermuda Is Love is holding a Food Justice Forum this Sunday at BUEI from 3:30pm to 6:00pm. A spokesperson said, “This Sunday [Oct 20] Bermuda Is Love will be holding its first ‘Food Justice Forum’ at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute from 3:30pm to 6:00pm. This event will aim to bring the community together to […]




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Full Refunds For Cancelled Taste Events

Following weather-related cancellations of the City Hall All-White Ball and the Tasting Village, the City of Hamilton said they are “working with PTix to provide full refunds to all patrons who purchased tickets or tokens for the events.” A spokesperson said, “Initially, the City decided on Friday to proceed with Saturday’s dining experience, as forecasts indicated […]




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Video: Fishing Industry Press Conference

[Updated] Members of the local fishing industry are holding a press conference this afternoon [Nov 24], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the replay is below Update: The Government issued a response, it follows in full below: […]




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Video: Fishing Industry Responds To Govt

The Fishermen’s Association Bermuda has released a video to further respond to the Government, stating that the Steering Committee mostly consists of Government departments and said the Government has “inserted tokenism” to “give the impression that the fishing industry is fairly involved in the consultation and voting process.” Screenshot from the video statement released A […]




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Over 600 Sign Fishermen’s Association Petition

Over 600 people have signed an online petition from the Fishermen’s Association calling to ‘Stop BOPP fishing closures.’ The petition states, “We, the undersigned, stand in support of Bermuda’s fishing industry and in preserving our important heritage. We demand that the Bermuda Government immediately halt all moves to permanently decide on Bermuda’s future without the essential […]




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Video: FAB Present Petition To Government

[Updated] The Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda [FAB] is presenting a petition to the Government today [Jan 13] noting that they are ”hardworking Bermudian fishermen who have to date tried to participate in the BOPP proceedings but due to the foreign oversight and predetermined outcomes have been overlooked and undervalued.” Update: The live broadcast has concluded […]




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Video: Eater Highlights Lionfish & Fishermen

The popular food-focused Eater media channel has featured Bermuda fishermen and chefs and their work in the effort to fight the invasive lionfish. The Eater story said,”In the Atlantic Ocean, lionfish are an invasive species that eat many fish in local waters. Bermuda-based fishermen and chefs have found a way to help curb that: “We’ve […]




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Video: 2023 Bermuda Billfish Blast Highlights

Marlin Magazine has released a video highlighting the 2023 Bermuda Billfish Blast, which is part of the 2023 Bermuda Triple Crown event. The video’s description says, “A total of 37 boats fished the 2023 Bermuda Billfish Blast, which offered a total cash purse of $506,850 plus an additional $360,000 as part of the Bermuda Triple […]




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Government On Bermuda’s Lobster Fishery

“Today, the 2023 lobster season begins, and while I understand and appreciate that in our culture, lobster dinners are a highly prized meal and an eagerly anticipated addition to restaurant menus during lobster season,” explained the Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban. “The extended period of below-average catch rates in the lobster fishery indicates a […]




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Govt On Marine Zone, Plans, Fishing & More

The Government released a statement covering aspects including the marine exclusive economic zone, Fisherman’s Association Bermuda [FAB] and more. A Government spokesperson said, “While the Government appreciates that the Fisherman’s Association Bermuda [FAB] disagree with the commitment to fully protect twenty per cent of the island’s exclusive economic zone, developing a balanced and integrated marine […]




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FAB Advocates For Co-Management Plan

The Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda [FAB] proposed their “vision of what fisheries management in Bermuda could be at its best,” suggesting a “cooperative management of fisheries.” A spokesperson said, “In February 2023, Premier David Burt invited the Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda to present an alternative plan to the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme. Since that time, […]




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New Version Of Blue Prosperity Plan Released

Bermuda’s updated Blue Prosperity Plan has just been released to the public, with officials saying that the new version “incorporates extensive stakeholder, public, and scientific feedback collected over the past year.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s updated Blue Prosperity Plan, designed to conserve and sustainably manage Bermuda’s waters, has just been released to the public. The […]




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Photos & Video: 636lb Blue Marlin On Debaitable

The 2024 Bermuda Billfish Blast — part of the Bermuda Triple Crown — was held this week, with one of the notable catches being a 636lb blue marlin, caught on ‘Debaitable.’ The event website notes, “For decades, the blue-purple waters off the island nation of Bermuda have attracted anglers from around the world to pursue […]




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Photos & Video: Bermuda Billfish Blast Boats

The 2024 Bermuda Billfish Blast — part of the Bermuda Triple Crown — was held this past week.The event website notes, “For decades, the blue-purple waters off the island nation of Bermuda have attracted anglers from around the world to pursue giant Atlantic blue marlin as well as a host of other species. It’s home […]




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Photos & Video: Big Game Classic Boats

[Updated with video] The 2024 Big Game Classic Tournament is underway, as part of the Triple Crown series. According to the event website, “The largest event of the Triple Crown series, the Bermuda Big Game Classic is one of the world’s most prestigious blue marlin tournaments thanks in part to a fleet of some of […]




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Video: 2024 Big Game Classic Highlights

Marlin Magazine has released a video highlighting the 2024 Bermuda Big Game Classic, which is part of the 2024 Bermuda Triple Crown event. The video takes a look at both Sea Striker’s win, as well as the 1,268 pound blue marlin caught by UnWined. The video’s description says, “Sea Striker wins the 2024 Bermuda Big […]




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Cap Of 175 Recreational Lobster Diver Licenses

The Ministry of Home Affairs advises the public that the “number of recreational lobster diver licenses will be capped at 175 for the upcoming 2024-2025 spiny lobster season, which begins on 1st September.” A Government spokesperson said, “This limit remains unchanged from last season. Licenses will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis starting Wednesday, […]




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2024 Junior Fishing Tournament Prize Giving

Prize giving for the Bermuda Anglers Club Annual [BAC] Junior Fishing Tournament was held on Saturday [August 31] at the Spanish Point Boat Club [SPBC]. A BAC spokesperson commented, ‘The tournament was a great success. We had 170 kids registered for the event and 70 kids came to the weigh-in. The SPBC was the perfect […]




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Govt Launches New Fisheries Reporting App

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] announced a “new online platform and mobile app designed to modernise fisheries data management in Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson said, “This innovative system streamlines the licensing process, simplifies catch reporting for fishers, and ensures that relevant information is easily accessible to support scientific research and enforcement activities. […]




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Kempe To Study At Solent University In UK

Sebastian Kempe, one of the top Bermudian sailing competitors, has secured his place to study yacht design and production at Solent University in Southampton. Kempe, who previously attended the Royal Hospital School in Suffolk, England, became the youth world sailing champion in the ILCA 6 class in 2021 and was named the Bermudian Junior Male […]




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Video: SailGP Highlights Keeron Wilson

Bermudian Keeron Wilson’s inspiring journey as a boatbuilder at SailGP Technologies in Southampton, England, has been spotlighted in a recent video. At just 25 years old, Mr Wilson has found success as a full-time technical team member for SailGP, having moved to the UK nearly a year ago. His path into the industry began with […]




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Evans Finishes 5th In America’s Cup E-Series

Bermudian sailor Rockal Evans finished 5th in the America’s Cup E-Series Grand Final in Barcelona. The organisation said, “The America’s Cup has concluded its first-ever esports season, the America’s Cup e-Series, with a thrilling Grand Final event in Barcelona that saw eSailingCentral emerge victorious, claiming the coveted e-Series trophy and the €25,000 grand prize. The […]




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Vieira & Rodrigues Jr Help Eckerd Finish Fourth

Jordan Vieira, Paul Rodrigues Jr and their Eckerd College sailing teammates took to the water to compete in the Charleston Fall Interconference. Eckerd College finished 4th overall out of 11 schools, with 106 points. Vieira — sailing the Eckerd A division boat — had a split crew with Avery Guck and Lily Schwartz sharing the […]




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McNiven Wins IOD North American Championship

Four more races in the International One Design [IOD] North American championship took place on the Great Sound. After a total of eight races, Bill McNiven was crowned the champion with 13 net points, this after finishing third in three races on the day, he also finished 2nd in a race. Ned Johnston won three […]




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Endeavour Trains Seventh Springboard Cohort

Earlier this year, Endeavour collaborated with Bermuda College’s APACE to train 11 young Bermudians for maritime careers through the Maritime Career Springboard Programme. A spokesperson said, “Endeavour, a Bermuda-registered charity that engages diverse youth across Bermuda in experiential education that builds their self-confidence and skills, partnered with the Bermuda College Athora Division of Professional and […]




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Christian Ebbin Helps Tulane Claim Victory

Bermudian Christian Ebbin helped Tulane University achieve an impressive victory in sailing at the Open Atlantic Coast Championship Round 1B on St Mary’s River in St Mary’s City, Maryland, last weekend. The freshman and his team-mate Sabrina Anderson inspired Tulane to their fourth regatta win of the autumn. Ebbin and Anderson led Tulane by finishing […]




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Spirit Will Be ‘Less Active For Coming Year’

Spirit of Bermuda has received its safety certification however “due to financial constraints” it “will be less active for the coming year” and “if a clear and sustainable path cannot be found, then selling Spirit will likely have to be considered,” the Bermuda Sloop Foundation said today. A spokesperson said, “After 10 weeks in Lunenburg […]




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Rodrigues & Vieira Help Eckerd Finish 9th

Pj Rodrigues, Jordan Vieira and their Eckerd College sailing teammates finished 9th out of 18 teams in the open Atlantic coast tournament. Hosted by Connecticut College Eckerd finished with 233 points, in the 13 races of each division series. Rodrigues and his crew Avery Guck competed in the A division, they would finish 12th with […]




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4 Skippers Advance To Gold Cup Semi-Finals

Johnie Berntsson, Chris Poole, Nick Egnot-Johnson, and Eric Monnin advanced to the Bermuda Gold Cup semi-finals after winning their quarter-final matches. A spokesperson said, “The final four skippers advancing to the semi-final were decided on Day 3 of the Bermuda Gold Cup in Hamilton Harbour. Defending 2023 event winner Johnie Berntsson [SWE] joins Chris Poole […]




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Veterans To Meet Again In Gold Cup Final

Veteran match racers Eric Monnin of Switzerland and Johnie Berntsson of Sweden are set to face off in the Bermuda Gold Cup final, ten years after their last Gold Cup final match-up. A spokesperson said, “Match racing veterans Eric Monnin from Switzerland [Capvis Swiss Match Racing Team] and Sweden’s Johnie Berntsson [Berntsson Sailing Team] will […]




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RenaissanceRe Invitational Junior Gold Cup Final

Cornelia Baldock Frost of Sweden emerged victorious at the RenaissanceRe Invitational Junior Gold Cup, securing the championship title following a dominant performance in the final three races on the Great Sound. Baldock Frost showcased her exceptional sailing prowess, winning the first race of the day and following up with two second-place finishes. This impressive consistency […]




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Human Library Event On September 28th

The ‘Human Library’ event will be held on Thursday, September 28th at the Bermuda National Library. A spokesperson said, “Do you want a chance to unjudge someone by having a conversation that can break down prejudices, biases and assumptions? Welcome to the Human Library, where Readers are invited to have open conversations with Books for 30 […]




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Library Association: Books, Bites, & Beverages

The Library Association of Bermuda is set to host an evening entitled “Books, Bites, & Beverages” on Saturday, November 4, 2023. This event will take place at the Bermuda College Library from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. A treat for book enthusiasts and food lovers alike, the event promises to be an evening of literary […]




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Land Evans Publishes ‘Lordly Wadson Collection’

Jonathan Land Evans has recently published ‘The Lordly Wadson Collection,’ an expanded omnibus of humorous stories set in 1930s Bermuda. Mr Evans explained that ‘The Lordly Wadson Collection’, is enlarged from his 2018 book ‘Lordly Wadson’, and gathers together all fourteen of his humorous Lordly Wadson stories, set in 1930s Bermuda and whose main character is […]




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Atlantic Publishing House Set To Hold Event

Atlantic Publishing House is set to hold an event at Rosalie Gardens featuring a blend of “plants, Bermuda books, and Jamaican coffee.” A spokesperson said, “Join us for a unique weekend at Rosalie Gardens, 35 Angle Street, opposite Hubies, on November 25 from 12.00pm to 4.00pm and on November 26 from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Explore […]




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Pastor Bean Releases ‘Gang Violence’ Book

Pastor Leroy Bean has released a book titled Gang Violence Is By Design: Exposing the Lie, which “presents a panoramic perspective and awareness that will help countries recognize and address the root cause that has been camouflaged within our society for centuries.” The book’s promo said, “There is a myriad of ideological beliefs and copious […]




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BNL To Host Launch Of Van Putten’s 17th Book

Bermuda National Library is set to be the venue for the launch of Melodye Micere Van Putten’s book, “Expressions of Blackness: Spirituality, Resistance, Power, Honor, Joy, Love, Connections.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Library will host the book launch of Melodye Micere Van Putten’s seventeenth book, Expressions of Blackness: Spirituality, Resistance, Power, Honor, Joy, […]




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Bermudians In ‘Voices Of The 21st Century’ Book

Three Bermudian women — Margaret Swift Thompson, Andrea Tompkins, and Lorene Phillips — have been featured in the ‘Voices of the 21st Century Women: Empowered Through Passion and Purpose’ book. A spokesperson said, “Three Bermudian women admit to feeling “empowered” and “proud” as their stories are featured in the 7th Edition of ‘Voices of the […]




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Over 1300 Books To Be Delivered To Schools

Nikita Robinson is once again hosting a community initiative to celebrate World Book Day, with over 1,300 books to be delivered to schools throughout the Island. A spokesperson said, “Evangelist Nikita Robinson of The Worship Room on Magic102.7FM is inviting the public to support a nursery, preschool, public primary, middle, high school or boys and […]




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Volunteers Reading At Schools For Book Day

Nikita Robinson of The Worship Room on Magic102.7FM is celebrating Community Readers who have volunteered to read on World Book Day 2024, which will be held today. A spokesperson said, “From St. George’s to Somerset our community readers will show off their reading skills to our Nursery and Primary Schools starting from 8:30am – 3:30pm. […]




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Neletha Butterfield: Good Vibes Only For The Soul

Bermudian author Neletha Butterfield will be signing copies of her latest book, “Good Vibes Only for the Soul” — a tribute to her late son — at The Book Mart on Friday [May 10] and W.J Boyles and Sons on Saturday [May 11]. Ms Butterfield said, “It was approximately three years ago I wrote and […]