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Column: PLP’s Simmons On Connectivity & More
[Opinion column written by PLP Senator Lindsay Simmons] Earlier this month, the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa Lightbourne, represented Bermuda at the Second Africa–CARICOM Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. As her Junior Minister, I have reflected on what her participation means for Bermuda and why the theme of connectivity must guide how... Read more of this article
Minister Lightbourne At Africa-CARICOM Summit
Home Affairs Minister Alexa Lightbourne is currently attending the Africa-CARICOM Summit in Ethiopia, with the Government stating that “the Summit is a pivotal event in the Government’s strategic pursuit of full membership in the Caribbean Community [CARICOM].” A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon.... Read more of this article
Column: Famous On Caribbean, Africa & More
[Column written by Chris Famous] A few days ago, the following question was posed in a Whatsapp chatgroup. “Do Caribbean people see themselves as African?” Let us drill down on it a bit. We are Caribbean peoples. Which by definition means many/most of us are here in or from the region because untold numbers of our ancestors were forcibly... Read more of this article
ADHT Slave Trade Remembrance Proclamation
The African Diaspora Heritage Trail Foundation will mark the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition with a public proclamation on Saturday [August 23] at LiveNet Square in Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “The African Diaspora Heritage Trail [ADHT] Foundation will commemorate the International Day for the Remembrance... Read more of this article
Column: Famous On Identity, Ancestry & More
[Opinion column written by Christopher Famous] A few days ago, the following question was posed in a WhatsApp chatgroup. “Do Caribbean people see themselves as African?” Let us drill down on it a bit. We are Caribbean peoples. Which by definition means many/most of us are here in or from the region because untold numbers of our ancestors... Read more of this article
Minister Hayward Attends AfriCaribbean Forum
The Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward attended the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2025 [ACTIF2025], held in St. George’s, Grenada, from 28 to 29 July 2025. A Government spokesperson said, “In partnership with the African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank], the Government of Grenada hosted the fourth edition of this growing... Read more of this article
Bermuda And Ghana Sign ‘Landmark MOU’
Last week, Bermuda “signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] on Economic, Trade, and Technical Co-operation with the Republic of Ghana,” the Government said. A Government spokesperson said, “In a two-part process, the MOU was first signed in Ghana by the Honourable Abena Osei-Asare, Minister of State of the Ministry of Finance... Read more of this article
Minister Attends AfriCaribbean Investment Forum
Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward, attended the 3rd AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum [ACTIF] and the Afreximbank Annual Meetings [AAM], a joint conference hosted by the African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank] in Nassau, The Bahamas from June 12-14. A Government spokesperson said, “The ACTIF/AAM event is centred around the theme... Read more of this article
African Diaspora Heritage Proclamation
Committee Members of the African Diaspora Heritage Trail Foundation released a proclamation on Africa Day. A spokesperson said, “Committee Members of the African Diaspora Heritage Trail Foundation, today released a proclamation on Africa Day. Members include Kyle Bridgewater, Maxine Esdaille, Dawn Simmons, Mitchelle Trott, Nekesha Holdipp and... Read more of this article
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
