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Photos: Governor Consul, Students Visit Station

Photos: Governor Consul, Students Visit Station

Earlier this afternoon [Feb 19], the Governor Rena Lalgie, US Consul General Karen Grissette and a group of students visited NASA’s Bermuda Tracking Station on Cooper’s Island to view the launch of an Antares Rocket from Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. Government House posted the photos online below, and said, “Earlier this afternoon,... Read more of this article

Governor Rena Lalgie Purchases First Poppy

Governor Rena Lalgie Purchases First Poppy

Governor Rena Lalgie purchased the first poppy of 2021 from two of Bermuda’s war veterans, Mrs Isobel Flood and Rev Canon Thomas Nisbett. Government House posted the photo below online, saying, “Her Excellency the Governor was pleased to support the Bermuda Legion’s annual Poppy Day appeal by purchasing the first poppy of 2021 from two of Bermuda’s... Read more of this article

Governor Signs Flora Duffy Day Proclamation

Governor Signs Flora Duffy Day Proclamation

[Updated with PDF] This afternoon the Governor signed the Proclamation declaring Monday, October 18th a public holiday in honour of Flora Duffy, Bermuda’s first Olympic gold medalist. Governor Rena Lalgie said, “It was such an honour to sign the Proclamation that declares Monday, 18 October 2021 a public holiday. I’m looking forward to welcoming... Read more of this article

Governor Lalgie Tours Drug Treatment Court

Governor Lalgie Tours Drug Treatment Court

Governor Rena Lalgie met with Senior Magistrate Juan Wolffe to tour the Drug Treatment Court located in the Dame Lois Browne-Evans Building earlier this week. Government House posted the photo below on social media, saying: “Yesterday the Governor met with Senior Magistrate, The Right Worshipful Juan Wolffe BA, LLB, JP, to tour the Drug Treatment... Read more of this article

Governor Tours Verdmont Historic House

Governor Tours Verdmont Historic House

Governor Rena Lalgie and her family recently visited the Verdmont Historic House and Gardens, accompanied by Karen Border, Alana Anderson and Dorte Horsfield of the Bermuda National Trust. Government House shared the photo below on social media, saying: “On 20 August the Governor and her family were delighted to tour the Verdmont Historic House... Read more of this article

Fake Government House Social Media Accounts

Fake Government House Social Media Accounts

Government House advised that “it is aware of false social media accounts, specifically Facebook and Instagram, purporting to belong to the Governor, Her Excellency Rena Lalgie.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] have been notified and are investigating. There are two social media accounts used by the Governor: the official... Read more of this article

Photos: Governor Visits Regiment Recruit Camp

Photos: Governor Visits Regiment Recruit Camp

[Updated] Governor Rena Lalgie made an official visit to the Royal Bermuda Regiment today [July 12] to meet its latest recruits. Government House posted the photos online, saying, “Her Excellency the Governor made an official visit to the Royal Bermuda Regiment today to meet its latest recruits. Ms Lalgie was delighted to visit the troops in the field... Read more of this article

Fake Governor Accounts On Facebook & IG

Fake Governor Accounts On Facebook & IG

Government House advised that “it is aware of false social media accounts, specifically FaceBook and Instagram, purporting to belong to the Governor.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service have been notified and are investigating. There are two social media accounts used by the Governor: the official Government House Facebook... Read more of this article

Governor Lalgie Visits Outward Bound Facility

Governor Lalgie Visits Outward Bound Facility

Governor Rena Lalgie visited the Outward Bound Facility on Paget Island yesterday [May 20] and said she “got a real sense of how the outdoor education programme fosters team building skills, enhance self-confidence and encourage creativity.” Government House posted the photos below on social media, saying: “Yesterday afternoon Governor... Read more of this article

Governor Lalgie Welcomes Faith Leaders

Governor Lalgie Welcomes Faith Leaders

Governor Rena Lalgie welcomed faith leaders to Government House today [March 22] “in order to share their insights on the strength and diversity of faith communities in Bermuda.” Government House said, “This morning Governor Lalgie was delighted to welcome the Emir Saleem Talbot [Imam of the Bermuda Islamic Cultural Centre] and Bishop... Read more of this article

Governor & Deputy Governor Receive 2nd Dose

Governor & Deputy Governor Receive 2nd Dose

Governor Rena Lalgie and Deputy Governor Alison Crocket received their second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine this morning [Feb 27] at the Bermuda College. Government House posted the photos below online, saying, “This morning the Governor and Deputy Governor received their second Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination with the Department of Health at the Bermuda... Read more of this article

Governor Rena Lalgie Visits Warwick Camp

Governor Rena Lalgie Visits Warwick Camp

The Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Bermuda Regiment Rena Lalgie visited Warwick Camp yesterday [Feb 15] afternoon as the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] began the first of two intensive recruitment camp training programmes for their newest recruits. During the visit, the Governor toured the facility with the Commanding Officer of the Royal... Read more of this article

Governor & Deputy Governor Receive Vaccine

Governor & Deputy Governor Receive Vaccine

The Governor and Deputy Governor received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine this morning [Feb 6] at the Vaccination Centre in Prospect. Government House posted the photos below online, saying, “This morning the Governor and Deputy Governor received their first Pfizer Covid-19 vaccination with the Department of Health at the Police Recreation... Read more of this article

Christmas Message From Governor Rena Lalgie

Christmas Message From Governor Rena Lalgie

[Updated wih video + Christmas message from Governor Rena Lalgie] We started 2020 with worrying news. News of people we did not know; suffering in cities most of us had never heard of. When sometimes it seems like there is so much going wrong in the world, speaking personally, it can be all too easy to disengage. If there is one thing that 2020 has... Read more of this article

Video: Police & Regiment Escort New Governor

Video: Police & Regiment Escort New Governor

Governor Rena Lalgie arrived in Bermuda on Sunday evening [Dec 13], and was escorted to Government House by the Bermuda Police Service and the Royal Bermuda Regiment. She was officially sworn-in the day after her arrival, and following the ceremony, Governor Lalgie — the first Black and female Governor in Bermuda’s history — said, “It is a privilege... Read more of this article

Premier Virtually Meets With Governor Lalgie

Premier Virtually Meets With Governor Lalgie

Premier David Burt met with Bermuda’s new Governor Rena Lalgie following her swearing in earlier today [Dec 14], with the meeting apparently held via video conferencing. Governor Lalgie arrived on the island with her family on Sunday night, and Government House noted that they are “in quarantine at Government House in compliance with the... Read more of this article