Hashtag: #AttacksInFrance
French Consul: ‘Horrific Attack On Innocents’
Both the L’Alliance Francaise and Honorary French Consul in Bermuda expressed their shock and sympathy following a terrorist attack in Nice, France last night [July 14] that killed more than 80 people. Honorary French Consul in Bermuda Nicole Haziza said, “This is a horrific attack on innocents. Our deepest thoughts go to the victims and the... Read more of this article
French President Sends Letter Of Appreciation
“During these particularly difficult times, messages of friendship and solidarity received from around the world, such as yours today, are a precious help in our fight against hate and barbarity,” French President François Hollande said in a letter to Premier Michael Dunkley. Following the attacks in Paris late last year which left over... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sends Letter Of Support To France
Following Friday’s attacks in Paris which left over 120 people dead, the Cabinet Office advised that Premier Michael Dunkley has written to President Francois Hollande on behalf of Bermuda, to formally express condolences. The letter said, “The people of Bermuda share the distress, the sadness and the horror experienced by the people of France... Read more of this article
Government Buildings Will Fly Flags At Half Mast
All flags on all government buildings will be flown at half mast until tomorrow [Nov 16] evening, “as a mark of respect for those killed in the Paris terrorist attacks“. A Government spokesperson said, “Government House and the Cabinet Office are advising this evening that all flags on all government buildings will be flown at half... Read more of this article
Photos: France Wins Plate Final At Rugby Classic
[Updated] In what must have been a bittersweet victory for them, the French team defeated the USA 17- 5 to win the Plate Final at the World Rugby Classic this evening [Nov 14], with the match preceded by a minute of silence to show support for France. The French team sang their National Anthem as the crowd looked on, and the match got underway with... Read more of this article
Premier, Governor & PLP On Attacks In Paris
[Updated] Following the attacks in France which have left over 100 people dead, Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley said “that the people of Bermuda join with the rest of the global community in condemning this heinous terrorist attack.” Premier Dunkley added that this is ‘truly a tragic and shocking incident”,... Read more of this article
Photos: Gathering To Show Support For France
[Updated with video] Crowds of people gathered in Victoria Park this morning [Jan 11] to show support for France following the recent terrorist attacks in Paris. Those present as of this writing include Attorney-General Trevor Moniz, MP Walton Brown, U.S. Consul General Robert Settje, Governor George Fergusson, Deputy Governor Ginny Ferson; and people... Read more of this article
Vigil Planned To Show Solidarity With France
A collection of concerned local residents with French ties will gather tomorrow, Sunday, January 11, 2015, at 9:30am at Victoria Park in Hamilton in solidarity with Charlie Hebdo and the victims of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris. “This peaceful vigil will give Bermuda the opportunity to reaffirm the values it shares with the French people... Read more of this article
