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OTs Collaborate On Maritime Protection Training
Maritime protection teams from six Overseas Territories, including Anguilla, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Montserrat, and the Turks and Caicos Islands, gathered in Bermuda for a two-week training program focused on search and rescue capabilities. A spokesperson said, “Maritime protection teams from six Overseas Territories developed... Read more of this article
Regiment Hosts Open House At Warwick Camp
The Royal Bermuda Regiment hosted an Open House at Warwick Camp to showcase its varied work and provide information about opportunities within the Regiment. A spokesperson said, “From a teenager fresh out of high school to a father of young children who runs an investment management company, excitement was generated among visitors to Warwick Camp... Read more of this article
Royal Bermuda Regiment To Host Open House
The Royal Bermuda Regiment will host an Open House at Warwick Camp this Saturday, inviting residents to experience a taste of military life/ A spokesperson said, “Potential recruits, family and friends of serving soldiers and the wider community are all encouraged to attend the event, which will include demonstrations of weapons exercises and... Read more of this article
Bermuda Regiment Soldiers Train In Wales
Two members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment “experienced underground tunnels and practised clearing out buildings on a course designed to enhance their urban operations skills.” A spokesperson said, “Lieutenant LeeAnn Tucker and Corporal Melissa Brangman attended the Infantry Battle School in Brecon, Wales, for the programme. “They... Read more of this article
Soldiers Honoured To Take Part In Parade
Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers said they were honoured to be among veterans as they took part in the Remembrance Day parade in Hamilton today [Nov 11]. A spokesperson said, “Crowds gathered on Front Street and in the grounds of the Cabinet Office for a ceremony to commemorate those who fell in the two world wars and other campaigns of the Allied... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 2023 Remembrance Day Parade
[Updated with photos] Bermuda is commemorating Remembrance Day with a ceremony and parade in Hamilton today [Nov 11] and you can tune in and watch live below. We will have a photo gallery later on and you can view all our coverage of this year, and past years, Remembrance Day events by clicking here. Update | The one hour replay is below Related... Read more of this article
Remembrance Day Parade On November 11
The Remembrance Day parade will be held on Saturday morning [Nov 11] on Front Street. The Government spokesperson said, “In solemn remembrance of those men and women who served in armed conflicts, Bermuda is set to observe Remembrance Day 2023 with the annual Remembrance Day Ceremony and Parade on Saturday, 11 November. “The ceremony will... Read more of this article
Regiment Donates $1,000 To Bermuda Legion
The Royal Bermuda Regiment Association [RBRA] donated $100 to the Bermuda Legion for their annual poppy fundraising appeal. A spokesperson said, “On November 7th the Royal Bermuda Regiment Association President Peter L. Aldrich [Left] and Vice President Roderick Spencer [Right] presented Carol Everson [Center] of the Bermuda Legion a check for... Read more of this article
Regiment Soldiers Earn Chainsaw Certifications
Soldiers earned internationally-recognised qualifications as they sharpened skills required in post-hurricane operations. A spokesperson said, “Members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment worked with UK-based Kingswood Training over two weeks to develop chainsaw maintenance and cutting techniques as well as methods of dealing with windblown trees. “The... Read more of this article
Bermuda Legion Launches Annual Poppy Appeal
The Bermuda Legion aims to step up its fundraising as the charity’s doors are opened for many more potential beneficiaries. A spokesperson said, “A call for support comes as the annual Poppy Appeal was launched yesterday [Nov 1]. Poppies were adopted as a symbol to remember those who gave their lives in combat because their flowers flourished... Read more of this article
Lt/Col Ben Beasley Receives Fellow Grade
Lieutenant Colonel Ben Beasley, Commanding Officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR], has been awarded the Fellow grade by the Institute of Leadership. A spokesperson said, “The acclaimed Institute of Leadership has awarded the Commanding Officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment its Fellow grade – the most prestigious – testifying to significant... Read more of this article
Coast Guard Divers Earn ERDI Certifications
Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard divers recently enhanced their emergency response skills in a seven-day training course conducted in partnership with EcoDive, with the divers earning certifications with Emergency Response Diving International [ERDI]. A spokesperson said, “Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard divers last week honed their emergency... Read more of this article
Seeking Applications For Commanding Officer
Noting that “Lt Col Beasley’s tenure as Commanding Officer will end by June 2024,” the Governor is “seeking applications to fill the post of Commanding Officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment,” Government House said today. A Government House spokesperson said, “Her Excellency the Governor is seeking applications to fill... Read more of this article
Regiment To Host Open Day For Musicians
Brass, woodwind and percussion musicians are invited to Warwick Camp this weekend to take part in an open day with the Royal Bermuda Regiment Band and Corps of Drums. A spokesperson said, “Open to people aged 13 to 50 of all skill levels, the event will provide the chance to play, march and learn some of the band’s history.” Lieutenant... Read more of this article
Minister Weeks’ Trip To Guyana Cost $1,501.51
A trip in July 2023 by Minister of National Security Michael Weeks to Guyana cost $1,501.51, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from July 24, 2023 – July 27, 2023, and the web page listing said, “Minister Michael Weeks travelled to Guyana 24-27 July 2023 to visit the Royal Bermuda... Read more of this article
Regiment Team Earn PSEA Award For July
The Royal Bermuda Regiment’s Recruiting and Career Management team – Stg. Damir Armstrong, Lance Corporal Zjah-Quana Bean and Private Nikolas Roach – earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for July. A Government spokesperson said, “Last week [Aug. 18], Acting Premier Walter Roban recognized the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s... Read more of this article
