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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... Read more of this article
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... Read more of this article
Video: Eater Features Fisherman Delvin Bean
The popular food-focused Eater media channel has featured Bermudian fisherman Delvin Bean in a video showcased to their more than three million YouTube subscribers, as well as in an article on their website. The Eater website said, “Fisherman Delvin Bean opened his Warwick, Bermuda restaurant Lost in the Triangle when he discovered he was catching... Read more of this article
ER Fisheries & Foods To Host Lobster Fest
ER Fisheries & Foods will host Lobster Fest from March 13-18 at their store location in St. David’s celebrating the end of the lobster season. A spokesperson said, “Since its opening in 2019, ER Fisheries & Foods has had events and specials leading up to the end of the lobster season in Bermuda and are pleased to have it return this... Read more of this article
Bosom Buddies Raise $83,000 For Pals
[Written by Stephen Wright] An online professional male auction as part of the Bosom Buddies Girls’ Night In raised more than $83,000 for Pals Cancer Care. Bosom Buddies are a local group of women who have raised more than $1.5 million for cancer care on the island since forming 17 years ago. The recent Girls’ Night In, hosted by Chrissy Wetherhill,... Read more of this article
BUEI To Host Kids Hour On Lobsters
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] announced that the topic for the last Kids Hour Saturday of the year, taking place on September 17th, will be lobsters. A spokesperson said, “Kids Hour Saturdays’ takes place every third Saturday of the month between January and September at 11am and 2pm respectively. Each hour features the... Read more of this article
Ministry: Lobster Season Opens On Thursday
The Ministry of Home Affairs is advising the public that the 2022-23 lobster season opens on Thursday [Sept 1] and will run until March 31, 2023. A Government spokesperson said, “This season will see fewer participants in the commercial spiny lobster trap fishery and the recreational lobster diver fishery due to a decline in the numbers of the local... Read more of this article
Video: BTA Spotlights Fisherman Delvin Bean
In the third of a series featuring ‘BTA Harvest Heroes’ for the 2021 Restaurant Weeks, the Bermuda Tourism Authority highlighted fisherman Delvin Bean. The BTA said, “It’s a passion for me to be a fisherman…to get up early seven days a week and try to catch a product to provide to the island.” – Delvin Bean. Celebrate... Read more of this article
Lobsters Available Until The End Of April
The Ministry of Home Affairs has advised “members of the public, and restaurants that they can still purchase and possess lobsters through the month of April.” The Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said, “Normally, by the end of the season, March 31st 2020, most of the lobsters would have been sold because of orders from restaurants... Read more of this article
Cap Of 375 Recreational Lobster Diver Licences
The Ministry of Home Affairs is advising of a cap of 375 recreational lobster diver licences to be issued for the 2019-2020 season. “Licences will be issued on a first come, first served basis starting on Monday, 5 August 2019 and the diving season is set to open 1 September, 2019,” a spokesperson said. “The deadline to report catch data [including... Read more of this article
Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s Lobster Suggestions
[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Bermudians love their lobsters in thermidor style, curry sauce, stuffed and broiled. While these are all tasty options, Celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson has some suggestions to shake up your lobster preparation this season. He also suggested lobster shouldn’t be saved for special occasions but should be enjoyed... Read more of this article
Review: Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s Lobster Boil
[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson came back to the island just in time for Lobster season. And if you know anything about Marcus, know that he loves to throw a good party. This time, it was a Lobster Boil to celebrate the season in style. The event was held on Friday evening at the Harbourview Ballroom at the Hamilton... Read more of this article
