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Column: Fishing, BOPP, Consultation & More
[Opinion column written by PLP Senator Lindsay Simmons] Your Government believes it is essential to not only lay out the facts after the recent press conference held by the Fisherman’s Association of Bermuda. We also want to assure the public that, as your Government, we remain committed to listening to, respecting, and working in collaboration... Read more of this article
Video: Fishing Industry Responds To Govt
The Fishermen’s Association Bermuda has released a video to further respond to the Government, stating that the Steering Committee mostly consists of Government departments and said the Government has “inserted tokenism” to “give the impression that the fishing industry is fairly involved in the consultation and voting process.” Screenshot... Read more of this article
Video: Fishing Industry Press Conference
[Updated] Members of the local fishing industry are holding a press conference this afternoon [Nov 24], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the replay is below Update: The Government issued a response, it follows in full below: The Ministry of Home Affairs... Read more of this article
Lauren Allen Releases “An Itch To Fish” Book
[Written by Don Burgess] Treasured memories of fishing with her father, Richard, led Lauren Allen to write a children’s book about her experiences. She started working on An Itch to Fish one year ago with help from the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation summer programme. Ms. Allen, 24, said, “It was inspired by fishing trips that I’ve gone... 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
Photos & Video: BAC Junior Fishing Tournament
The Bermuda Anglers Club [BAC] Junior Fishing Tournament was held yesterday [Aug 14] with prizes up for grabs in several categories for boys and girls, which include fishing from the shore or from a boat. After a day of fishing, the young anglers made their way to the weigh-in at 3.00pm on Front Street, where their catches were weighed and recorded. Related... Read more of this article
Annual Junior Fishing Tournament On August 14
The Bermuda Anglers Club annual Junior Fishing Tournament will be held on Sunday, August 14 and is open to boy and girls under the age of 17. A spokesperson said, “It’s free to enter. Fishing starts at 8.30am and every child who has entered the event and who comes to the weigh station west of the flagpole on Front Street will receive a free t-shirt. “Prizes... Read more of this article
US Coast Guard Reviews Successful Enforcement
U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette supported a visit this week by Rear Admiral Shannon Gilreath, Commander of the United States Coast Guard’s Mid-Atlantic Region following the completion of a successful fisheries enforcement operation earlier this year. A spokesperson said, “U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette supported a visit this week by Rear... Read more of this article
Photos: 2022 Bermuda Triple Crown Boats
The 2022 Bermuda Triple Crown was recently held in Bermuda, with the fishing event involving some 35 boats and over 200 crew from around the world taking part. The organisers previously said, “Boats and participants competing in the Bermuda Billfish Blast from July 3-7, Bermuda Big Game Classic from July 14-18, or Sea Horse Anglers Club Billfish... Read more of this article
Photos: 3D Look At Bermuda Triple Crown Boats
The 3D pop up graphics below offer a unique look at the 2022 Bermuda Triple Crown, with the fishing event involving some 35 boats and over 200 crew from around the world taking part. You can view all our coverage of 2022 Bermuda Triple Crown event here, view past 3D photo galleries here, and view ‘virtual art’ themed videos here on Bernews.TV. Related... Read more of this article
Sea Horse Billfish Tournament Underway
The Sea Horse Anglers Club Billfish Tournament is now underway, with the event marking the third and final leg of the 2022 Bermuda Triple Crown. After the first day, Sea Striker leads with 1600 points, while Game Changer caught a 610lb blue marlin. You can view all our coverage of the Bermuda Triple Crown here. Photos courtesy of the organisers Related... Read more of this article
Sea Toy Wins $113,600 In Triple Crown Events
Sea Toy — a fishing boat from North Carolina — won 2022 Bermuda Big Game Classic, Day Two Release Points Jackpot, Overall Release Points Jackpot and Marlin Magazine Manufacturer’s Cup for a total winnings of $113,600. The events were part of the 2022 Bermuda Triple Crown fishing tournament, which awarded $413,000 in purse plus prizes. A... Read more of this article
