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BELCO Riots 60th Anniversary Commemoration

BELCO held a ceremony today [Jan 31] alongside the Electrical Supply Trade Union [ESTU] and the Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the BELCO Riots. A spokesperson said, “The 1960s were a time of social and political upheaval and unrest in Bermuda. Segregation was a part of everyday life in the community and in many... Read more of this article

60th Anniversary Of 1965 BELCO Crisis

On Sunday [Feb 2], the island will observe the 60th anniversary of the 1965 BELCO crisis. A spokesperson said, “Sunday, February 2, 2025 will mark the 60th anniversary of the ‘65 Belco crisis, a pivotal milestone in our island’s shared history. The word ‘crisis’ reflects both danger on the one hand and opportunity on the other. That particular... Read more of this article

Chewstick Installs Dr. E.F. Gordon Mural At BIU

In honour of the 50th anniversary of the 1965 BELCO strike, the Chewstick Foundation Community Art Program installed the first of a series of murals that will decorate the Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] headquarters last night [Feb 2], with the mural featuring the late Dr. E. F. Gordon. The mural features a portrait of Dr. Gordon, as well as the slogan... Read more of this article

Recalling My Experience On February 2nd, 1965

[Opinion column written by Larry Burchall] As a twenty-three year old, I lived through the ‘BELCO Riot’ day of 2nd February 1965. In the days before small cheap radios, I had knocked off from my job on Darrell’s Island. Around 5:30pm on that Tuesday [Feb 2], I stepped ashore from the ‘special request’ ferry at the Ferry Terminal, in Hamilton.... Read more of this article

Community Invited To Take Part In BIU Mural

In honour of the 50th anniversary of the 1965 BELCO strike, the Chewstick Foundation will be continuing its Community Art Program by installing the first of a series of murals that will decorate the Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] headquarters. The mural will aim to celebrate “the incredible history and leadership of this esteemed organization,”... Read more of this article

Video: Marking 50th Anniversary Of BELCO Riots

The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] will recognize the 50th anniversary of the BELCO Riots of 1965 on February 2, 2015, forming a special committee to put on a night of reflection. Speaking at a press conference yesterday [Jan 20], BIU President Chris Furbert said, “This year, 2015, marks 50 years of the BELCO Riots of 1965, so we’ve put... Read more of this article