Hashtag: #FloraDuffyDay
Video: Students Pay Tribute To Flora Duffy
The Department of Culture has released a tribute video featuring students, including the Tri-Headz kids, poet Alay Burgess Rocker, the Y7, Y8, and Y9 arts students of Warwick Academy, and Bermudian students in Dubai sharing the “ways Bermuda’s Olympic gold winner Flora Duffy has inspired them.” The video description says, “TheTri-Headz... Read more of this article
Video: Corkscrew Renamed Flora Duffy Hill
The Government will rename Corkscrew Hill in Devonshire to Flora Duffy Hill this afternoon [Oct 18], in recognition of her historic achievement in winning Bermuda’s first ever Olympic gold medal. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 10-minute replay... Read more of this article
Free Golf Lessons Being Offered Today
Spots remain available for the free golf lessons being offered at Port Royal Golf Course today [Oct 18] in honour of Flora Duffy Day. A spokesperson said, “Kim Swan, Golf Coach at Port Royal Developmental Golf Program, reveals a great response to the free golf lessons with Kim Swan at Port Royal Driving Range on Flora Duffy Day.” Mr. Swan... Read more of this article
Sandcastle To Celebrate Flora Duffy Day
In celebration of Flora Duffy Day, Bermuda Sandcastle Competition organisers created a sandcastle aimed at celebrating the Olympic gold medalist, whose win gave Bermuda the distinction of being the smallest nation in the world to win a gold medal at the Summer Olympics. Posting the images on the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition’s Facebook page, the... Read more of this article
Photos: 3D Look At Flora Duffy Celebration
Flora Duffy returned to the Island on October 11, and crowds lined the streets to celebrate the arrival of Bermuda’s first Olympic gold medalist, and you take a look at some virtual 3D popup images from the special celebratory motorcade. The massive welcome from Bermudians gave evidence to the excitement surrounding Ms Duffy’s return, with some... Read more of this article
Concert, Stamp Reveal, Stadium Naming & More
Some of the events scheduled for the Flora Duffy Day holiday on Monday [Oct 18] include a commemorative stamp reveal, the Flora Duffy Stadium re-naming, a Flora Duffy Tribute Concert & Reception, a breakfast to honour Flora Duffy and a photo shoot at the soon to be renamed Corkscrew Hill. This is according to various large group exemptions issued,... Read more of this article
Corkscrew Hill Road Closure On Monday
There will be a road closure on Corkscrew Hill in Devonshire for the Flora Duffy Photo Shoot on Monday, October 18 between 12.30pm and 1.45pm. The Ministry of Public Works previously announced that it intends to rename Corkscrew Hill in Devonshire to Flora Duffy Hill. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform... Read more of this article
BSX Will Be Closed For Flora Duffy Day
The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] will be closed on Monday, October 18 in observance of Flora Duffy Day. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] advises that the Exchange will be closed on Monday, 18th October, 2021 in observance of Flora Duffy Day. The BSX will re-open on Tuesday, 19th October, 2021.” Related Stories MarketPlace’s... Read more of this article
98% Support Decision To Honour Flora Duffy
A recent survey by Narrative Research Bermuda showed that 98% of the population support the decision to publicly honour Flora Duffy following her Olympic gold medal performance. A spokesperson said, “With Bermuda still celebrating triathlete Flora Duffy’s stellar gold medal performance in Tokyo this summer, there was much discussion on the island... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy Day Holiday Garbage Collection
The Ministry of Public Works is advising the public that garbage will not be collected on the Flora Duffy Day holiday on Monday, October 18. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works advises that due to the Flora Duffy Day holiday on Monday, 18 October, garbage will not be collected on that day. “Garbage collection days for the... Read more of this article
MarketPlace’s Flora Duffy Holiday Store Hours
The MarketPlace has provided information about their hours during the Flora Duffy holiday, which will take place on Monday, October 18. A graphic posted on social media indicates that their Shelly Bay, Heron Bay, Modern Mart, and Pricerite Warwick stores will be open from 8.00am to 6.00pm for the holiday. Related Stories BSX Will Be Closed For Flora... Read more of this article
Hamilton Princess Unveils The ‘Duffy Mailbox’
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is hosting a mailbox for fans to drop off letters for Flora Duffy. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, a frequent collaborator of Flora Duffy’s, is hosting a mailbox for fans to drop off letters for the Olympian. Tim Morrison [General Manager], Arrington Smith [Guest Service Agent] and Flora... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Bermuda’s Two Olympic Medalists
Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy acknowledged Clarence Hill — the first Bermudian to win an Olympic medal — during the special presentation held yesterday [Oct 11] at the Cabinet Office, saying that he showed that a Bermudian could win a Olympic medal, and paved the way. “Thank you to Clarence,” Ms Duffy said, resulting in... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: Flora Duffy Arrives Home
Crowds lined the streets today [Oct 11] to celebrate the arrival of Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy, with people lining almost every part of the route from east to west, many waving flags and holding signs, with some rushing out to give Ms Duffy drinks and flowers. The excitement was clearly obvious as the gold medalist made her way through the island,... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: Flora Duffy Arrives Home
Crowds lined the streets today [Oct 11] to celebrate the arrival of Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy, with people lining almost every part of the route from east to west, many waving flags and holding signs, with some rushing out to give Ms Duffy drinks and flowers. The excitement was clearly obvious as the gold medalist made her way through the island,... Read more of this article
Photos: Flora Duffy Given ‘Key To The City’
Mayor of Hamilton Charles Gosling presented Olympic champion Flora Duffy with the ‘Key to the City’ today. “The formal presentation of a ‘Key to the City’ is a symbolic gesture of honour and respect bestowed upon trusted individuals,” a spokesperson explained. “The tradition can be traced back to medieval times when cities... Read more of this article
