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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... 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
Photos/Video: Makin Waves Lobster Tournament
Makin Waves hosted their 21st official lobster tournament today [Sept 2] with approximately 100 divers taking to the waters around the island. The event was co-sponsored by Goslings, Maui Jim sunglasses and Spar Yard Marine solutions. The heaviest lobster recorded at the event was 9 lbs 8 oz. The 13-minute live video replay is below: Lobster Terriers... Read more of this article
Cap Of 450 Recreational Lobster Diver Licenses
The Minister of Home Affairs Walton Brown today announced a cap of 450 recreational lobster divers for the 2018-2019 season, which opens September 1st 2018. Licenses will be issued on a first come, first served basis from August 6th 2018. The deadline to report catch data [including nil catches] for the 2017-2018 season was April 30th 2018. Therefore,... Read more of this article
Cap Of 500 Recreational Lobster Diver Licences
Minister of Home Affairs Walton Brown announced a cap on the number of recreational lobster divers for the 2017-2018 season, which opens September 1, 2017, saying the “number of licences will be capped at 500, approximately the same number of divers licensed for the 2016-17 season.” “Divers who held a licence during the past 2016-17 season... Read more of this article
Fourteen Pound Lobster Caught And Released
A massive 14 pound lobster was recently caught in Bermuda’s waters by Sanctuary Marine, with the super sized lobster released after being caught accidentally. In explaining how the lobster was caught, Sanctuary Marine’s Captain Matthew Jones told Bernews, “The lobster was caught accidentally on a live white grunt while hand-line fishing... Read more of this article
1609 Bar & Restaurant Launch Lobster Fest
In celebration of lobster season, The Fairmont Hamilton Princess announced the start of “Lobster Fest” at 1609 Bar & Restaurant. A special menu, offered throughout the month of October, features lobster dishes including spiny lobster, guinea chicks and Caribbean style lobster curry. Diners can chose from the a la carte menu or enjoy... Read more of this article
