Hashtag: #NationalHeroesDay
Photo Set #2: 2023 Carnival ‘Revel De Road’
The Carnival in Bermuda ‘Revel de Road’ event was held on June 19. You can view all our coverage of National Heroes Day here, and you can view all our coverage of Carnival in Bermuda by clicking here. Related Stories Photos:... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Wild Wild West J’Ouvert Event
Bermuda’s National Heroes Day celebrations took place over this past weekend, with the Wild Wild West J’Ouvert event held at Bernard’s Park early on Monday morning [June 19]. The event marked one of two J’Ouvert celebrations, with City Hall car park playing host to ‘Jam’ J’Ouvert on the same day. You can view all our coverage of the... Read more of this article
Review: ‘Pure’ Carnival In Bermuda Party
[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Carnival in Bermuda was one for the books! Countless parties and endless vibes for four days straight. One event that gets me excited year after year is Pure [view photo gallery here], which is organized by Wild Apache Promotions. I’ve been going to this event since its inception, so I was looking forward to it once... Read more of this article
Policing Activity For National Heroes’ Day Holiday
“There were no major incidents of anti-social behaviour” throughout the National Heroes’ Day holiday weekend, the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “Throughout the National Heroes’ Day holiday weekend, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] proactively monitored various social events, such as the carnival themed parties, as... Read more of this article
Mace & Couper Win Local Triathlon Event
The Bermuda Triathlon Association hosted a National Heroes Day Home Event in Harrington Sound, with Phil Mace and Ashley Couper racing to victory. Mace covered the 750m swim, 20k bike, and 4.7k run course clocking a time of 57:29, he clocked 11:19 on the swim, 28:36 on the bike, and 17:34 on the run course. Couper finished 6th overall she was clocked... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: 2023 Carnival ‘Revel De Road’
The Carnival in Bermuda ‘Revel de Road’ event was held yesterday [June 19]. You can view all our coverage of National Heroes Day here, and you can view all our coverage of Carnival in Bermuda by clicking here. Related Stories Photos: ‘Pure’ Carnival In... Read more of this article
Video: Heroes Day Tribute To Dr. Kamarakafego
One Body in Christ Movement For God’s Purpose has created a video tribute to Bermuda National Hero Dr. Pauulu Kamarakafego. A spokesperson said, “For the past two years One Body in Christ Movement For God’s Purpose, [an Island Wide Liturgical Dance and Creative Arts Ministry] has been inspired to celebrate and honour one National Hero each... Read more of this article
Photos: ‘Pure’ Carnival In Bermuda Party
The Pure ‘White Party’ event was held on Sunday evening [June 18] in Hamilton, with the event held as part of the ‘Carnival in Bermuda’ festivities. You can view all our coverage of National Heroes Day here, and you can view all our coverage of Carnival in Bermuda by clicking here. Related... Read more of this article
Photo/Video/360 Set II: Carnival J’Ouvert Event
City Hall car park became an epicenter of revelry as the ‘Jam’ J’Ouvert celebration kicked off early this morning [June 19], with the event, which commenced at 3:00 am and continued until 9:00 am, seeing an exuberant crowd of revelers immersed in the energetic atmosphere of Carnival in Bermuda. You can view our first set of photos... Read more of this article
Photos: Carnival In Bermuda J’Ouvert Event
The Carnival in Bermuda festivities are underway, with a large crowd of people enjoying themselves at the ‘Jam’ J’Ouvert celebration, which started at 3.00am this morning [June 19] at City Hall, with revelers enjoying themselves until the event concluded at around 9.00am. You can view all our coverage of the National Heroes Day here, and... Read more of this article
Photos/Video/360: Gladys Morrell Nature Reserve
Take a ‘virtual visit’ to a nature reserve named after one of Bermuda’s National Heroes with the video, photos and 360° panoramas below providing a visual journey of the Gladys Morrell Nature Reserve in Sandys. When announcing her as a National Hero back in 2015, the Government said, “Many will remember Gladys Morrell as one... Read more of this article
Bermuda Celebrating Eight National Heroes
Bermuda is celebrating National Heroes Day today [June 19], honouring those who have made “significant positive contributions to the growth and development of society,” including Dame Lois Browne-Evans, Dr. E.F. Gordon, Dr. Pauulu Kamarakafego, Sir Henry Tucker, Mary Prince, Gladys Morrell, Sir E.T. Richards, and Sir John Swan. “A... Read more of this article
Changes To Bus Service On National Heroes Day
The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] advised of “impacts to bus service on National Heroes Day, Monday 19 June 2023 due to extensive road closures required for Bermuda Carnival.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Holiday bus schedule will be in effect and although several routes will be impacted, major impacts are expected... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt On National Heroes Day
[National Heroes Day message from Premier David Burt] As we gather this holiday weekend and commemorate National Heroes Day, I am filled with a profound sense of pride and gratitude for the remarkable individuals who have shaped our island’s history and the values we hold dear. This annual occasion provides us with a precious opportunity to reflect... Read more of this article
Opposition Leader On National Heroes Day
[National Heroes Day message from Opposition Leader Cole Simons] National Heroes Day 2023: A Day of Reflection, Inspiration, and Family Bonding As Bermuda prepares to celebrate National Heroes Day, and as summer is finally upon us, we eagerly anticipate a day filled with joy, relaxation, and family bonding. This cherished holiday invites us to honor... Read more of this article
Garbage Collection Schedule For Holiday
The Ministry of Public Works is advising that “due to National Heroes Day on Monday, June 19, household waste collection will follow a roll-over schedule.” A Government spokesperson said, “On roll-over weeks, waste collection days fall back by one day, resulting in waste usually collected on Monday, picked up on Tuesday, Tuesday waste... Read more of this article
