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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
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