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Photos: Fire Personnel Awarded Jubilee Medals
Governor George Fergusson visited the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service’s Hamilton Headquarters on Monday [June 4], where he presented Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medals to a number of fire department personnel. Chief Fire Officer Vincent Hollinsid welcomed the Governor before addressing the group and inviting the Governor to say a few words. After... Read more of this article
Photos: Rubber Duck Derby Fundraiser
Ordnance Island in St. George’s played host to both rubber ducks and humans on Sunday afternoon [June 3] as the Rubber Duck Derby got underway. Inclement weather threatened to upset the afternoon’s activities but the sun came out and pleasant weather was the order of the day. The major sponsor for this event is BELCO, who have generously sponsored... Read more of this article
Photos: St Peter’s Hosts Diamond Jubilee Service
Yesterday [June 3] a Service of Thanksgiving for the Diamond Jubilee of HM the Queen was held at St. Peter’s Church in St. George’s, The service was followed by Jubilee Garden Party in the churchyard which featured the debut performance of the Jubilee Fanfare, commissioned of Major D. B. Robinson EM, Director of Music, Bermuda Regiment. Those in... Read more of this article
Photos: Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Flotilla Sets Sail
[Updated] Bermuda’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations kicked off this afternoon [June 2] with dozens of boats — many decorated with flags — making their way from Hamilton to the West End. Governor George Fergusson and other dignitaries boarded the JL Cecil Smith [the same ferry on which Her Majesty travelled in 2009], while a small crowd... Read more of this article
Photos: BIU Members March Through Hamilton
Hundreds of BIU members marched from Union Street to KFC’s Queen Street location this morning [June 1], to protest the fast food restaurant’s latest decision in their ongoing dispute. Last night the BIU called an emergency General Membership meeting for 8am this morning to discuss the ongoing dispute with KFC Bermuda. Bus and ferry services... Read more of this article
Photos: Police Awarded Diamond Jubilee Medals
Governor George Fergusson visited the Prospect Police Headquarters on Wednesday [May 30] where he presented Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medals to a number of police officers. Police Commissioner Michael DeSilva addressed those gathered, before the Governor spoke a few words before presenting the medals. Snacks and beverages were made available after... Read more of this article
Photos: 11th Annual Alpha Beautillion
Family, friends and supporters packed the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium last night [May 27], as five young men competed in the 11th annual Alpha Beautillion. Hosted by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the event saw five accomplished young men competing for a chance to boost their education funds, with each entrant receiving at least $1,000 towards their... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Fort St Catherine Open House
In celebration of Heritage Month, the Department of Parks today [May 26] hosted an open house at Fort St. Catherine in St. George’s. The fort was opened to encourage the public to come out and see the recently completed renovations and new exhibits. Fort St. Catherine is a part of the east end UNESCO World Heritage Site. The original fort was built... Read more of this article
Photos: 2012 Bermuda College Graduation
Over 100 students graduated from Bermuda College yesterday [May 17], achieving a variety of Associate Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates in the divisions of Applied Science & Technology, Business Administration & Hospitality, and Liberal Arts. In addition to the Bermuda College graduates, 16 students were awarded after taking part in the College’s... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Regiment Soldiers Return Home
Yesterday [May 12] the Bermuda Regiment returned home from their training exercise in Jamaica, and family and friends gathered at L.F. Wade Airport to welcome them. The troops have endured rain, heat, mud, mosquitoes, blisters, fatigue, and all the other pleasantries that have been part of Exercise Rum Runner 2012. A Regiment spokesperson said, “To... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: Along The End-To-End Route
Over 2,600 people participated in Saturday’s [May 5] Catlin End-to-End, with walkers and cycle riders starting in St George’s Square. The Middle-to-End walkers left from Albouys Point in Hamilton while the Middle-To-End Cycle ride started from Elbow Beach. Also participating in this year’s event were swimmers, rowers and equestrians. Refreshment... Read more of this article
Photos: Along The End-To-End Route
Over 2,600 people participated in Saturday’s [May 5] Catlin End-to-End, with the official start for walkers being held at 8am in St George’s Square. The Middle-to-End walkers left at 10am from Albouys Point in Hamilton, as did the End-to-End Cycle ride from St George’s, while the Middle-To-End Cycle ride started at 11am from Elbow Beach. Also... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Beginning Of Middle-To-End Walk
The Middle-to-End officially kicked off at 10am from Albouys Point in Hamilton today [May.5] with walkers starting their trek to Dockyard after a warm-up exercise session. The gathered participants were addressed by Catlin President Graham Pewter, Health Minister Zane Desilva and Jon Borrill, one of the founders of the End to End in 1988. Participants... Read more of this article
Slideshow: New Crane For Stevedoring Services
Stevedoring Services Ltd. took delivery of their new state of the art crane this morning [Apr.15]. The crane was manufactured by Gottwald GMBH in Dusseldorf Germany and shipped fully assembled on the heavy lift ship MV Panagia from Rotterdam. The fully assembled 247 ton crane was lifted off of the MV Panagia in an operation that took several hours using... Read more of this article
Photos: 2012 Service Honouring James Darrell
The Annual Commemorative Service for King’s Pilot James ‘Jemmy’ Darrell was held yesterday [Apr.14] in St. George’s, with the service celebrating the life of the freed slave who become the first black man to own a home in Bermuda. The Vestry And The Friends Of St. Peter’s Church, the Pilot Warden and the Branch Pilots Of Bermuda hosted the... Read more of this article
Video/Photos: 2012 Earth Hour Essay Winners
Yesterday [Apr.12] Environmental organization Greenrock and BELCO announced the winners of the 2012 Earth Hour Essay Contest for Students, which was sponsored and coordinated by BELCO. The prize-giving ceremony took place at the Bermuda National Library, Youth Library. Writing essays on the theme “Five Ways that I Keep My Bermuda Green”, 261 students... Read more of this article
