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Smith Finishes 4th In South Africa Triathlon
Tyler Smith made a strong showing at the 2023 Africa Triathlon Cup Maselspoort in South Africa, placing 4th in the elite men’s field. The Bermudian triathlete finished in a time of 56:05, clocking 9:17 during the swim, 28:55 on the bike, before closing out with a time of 16:33 on the run. Ayan Beisenbayev from Kazakhstan won in a time of 55:28,... Read more of this article
Peace, Joy And Love: Christmas Across Africa
[Written by Dale Butler] Former Minister of Government, Terry Lister, has added an exciting and creative book title to his first two books: Immersed in West Africa, released August 29, 2019 [winner of 14 international awards], and A New Day Dawns, released October 28, 2021 [winner of 8 international awards]. Although new to the literary world [started... Read more of this article
African Risk Capacity Presents Award
The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] said they were pleased to facilitate an important dialogue and award presentation between the board of directors of African Risk Capacity Limited [ARC Ltd.] and Bermuda’s Deputy Premier. A spokesperson said, “To recognise the formation of ARC Ltd. being formed in Bermuda ten years ago, ARC Ltd.’s... Read more of this article
Terry Lister To Release New Travel Book
Author Terry Lister announced that his second short read travel book – and fourth book about his travels in West Africa — will be launched on Monday, August 29th. Mr. Lister said, “This book, titled Travels in The Gambia, the Smiling Coast, will focus on my time spent in The Gambia. As with previous books, there is much history, culture... Read more of this article
Ghana’s Honourary Consul Starts Issuing Visas
The Honourary Consul for Ghana in Bermuda advised that they are now issuing visas for travel to Ghana. A spokesperson said, “Mrs. Ronita Teye-Botchway, the Honourary Consul for Ghana in Bermuda wishes to inform the Bermuda public that the Consulate is now issuing Visas for travel to Ghana. The application is now entirely online through the Consulate’s... Read more of this article
Photos/Review: Bermuda African Dance
[Written by Dale Butler] “One day when the glory comes, it will be ours, it will be ours.” [Common & John Legend] It was a cultural evening of high renown, honour, magnificence, greatness, and glory when I attended a special African potluck and night of culture at 6.00pm on Saturday, 26th February, 2022 and at 8.00pm, The Story of Us. The St.... Read more of this article
Joint Statement On Situation In South Africa
[Joint statement concerning the current situation in South Africa that is being sent to the Embassy of South Africa in Washington D.C] We, the undersigned, who on June 26, 2021 observed the 40th anniversary of the launch of the Anti-Apartheid Movement in Bermuda, offer the people of South Africa our best wishes and general support, given the June 29,... Read more of this article
Photos: Open Your Heart Event In Angola
Open Your Heart Foundation — which Bermudian Quinton DeShield is involved in — recently held a cleaning event dubbed ‘Planet Over Profit’ in Luanda, Angola. A spokesperson said, “On 6th June 2020, the Foundation sponsored a Planet Over Profit cleaning event in Luanda, Angola. The project was aimed at assisting the street... Read more of this article
Photos: GFOX Holds Beach Clean-Up In Angola
GFOX, a company which was founded by Bermudian Quinton DeShield, held a beach clean-up on Saturday [Jan 25] in Luanda, Angola, with the concept behind the project being to clean up while helping to create employment for people. Some 260 garbage bags of trash were collected during the endeavor, which is part of the overall Planet Over Profit Project. Mr.... Read more of this article
Ghanaian Govt Present Posthumous Award
The Government of Ghana presented a posthumous award to the spouse of the late Dr. Leonard Teye-Botchway in recognition of his meritorious service, saying that he was a “Doctors Doctor’, a son, teacher, diplomat, father, husband, brother, preacher and above all, a proud son of Mother Ghana.” This is according to a report in the My Joy... Read more of this article
Delegation Receives Warm Welcome In Uganda
Bermuda’s delegation to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s annual conference was recently welcomed to Uganda to take part in the the event, which was held from September 22 through September 29. A spokesperson for the Africans in Bermuda group said, “Ugandans currently working in Bermuda, those who have previously worked in Bermuda,... Read more of this article
Terry Lister To Launch West Africa Book Tonight
It was a grand journey of discovery that took him across all of West Africa, a personal odyssey he’s now preparing to share with Bermuda readers. Former Government Minister Terry Lister is launching a new book tonight [Aug 29] recounting his experiences in Senegal, Mauritania, The Gambia, Guinea Bassau and Guinea Conakry. Terry Lister at the waterfalls... Read more of this article
Ghana Studies Bermuda’s Water System
[Written by Don Burgess] Ghana is studying Bermuda’s system of collecting rain to help solve their water crisis. The Ghanaian High Commissioner to the UK, Papa Owusu-Ankomah, recently visited the offices of OBMI Bermuda and met with regional director Colin Campbell. Mr Campbell gave a presentation on how Bermuda uses water harvesting through tanks,... Read more of this article
Ghana’s High Commissioner Visits Bermuda
[Written by Don Burgess] In what is believed to be an historic first, an African ambassador had an official state visit to Bermuda last week. Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland was on the island last week. His Excellency Papa Owusu-Ankomah met with both Premier David Burt and Governor John Rankin. He also... Read more of this article
College Culinary Student Studying In Ghana
A partnership between Bermuda College and a Ghana-based NGO, Ace It Foundation, has provided unique internship opportunities for Bermuda College culinary arts students, and Tremayne Bailey is the first Bermuda College student to participate in the 8-week long internship in Ghana. The Ace It Foundation is co-founded by Bermudian, Quinton Sherlock, who... Read more of this article
Red Cross Renew Southern Africa Appeal
News that the first cases of deadly cholera have been confirmed in Mozambique has accelerated Red Cross and Red Crescent disease prevention activities in the vulnerable communities that have been devastated by Cyclone Idai, the Bermuda Red Cross said. Jamie LeSueur, head of operations with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies... Read more of this article
