Hashtag: #FloraDuffyDay
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
Video: Motorcade To Celebrate Flora Duffy
Flora Duffy is scheduled to arrive today [Oct 11], with Bermuda’s first Olympic gold medalist to travel from the airport to Hamilton via a special celebratory motorcade. The 2 hour and 24-minute live video replay is below: A spokesperson previously said, “On Monday at 2.15 pm, following the receipt of her arrival Covid-19 PCR test results,... Read more of this article
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
Motorcade Route For Flora Duffy On October 11
The Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport shared further details of the recognition events planned on October 11th for Flora Duffy, who returns to Bermuda following a championship triathlon season overseas. A spokesperson said, “The public will be aware that Ms. Duffy is Bermuda’s first Olympic Gold Medalist, and October 18th has been designated... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Flora Duffy Sign On Seon Place
As the island prepares to celebrate Flora Duffy Day, a giant sign can be seen on the Seon Place building on Front Street in Hamilton congratulating the “Olympic, World, and Commonwealth champion,” with the sign saying that it is “proudly supported by the tenants of 141 Front Street.” Some of the upcoming events on Flora Duffy... Read more of this article
