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Minister Baron Meets Jamaica Prime Minister

Minister Baron Meets Jamaica Prime Minister

A commitment to strengthening friendships and strategic relationships were some of the sentiments shared by the Minister of National Security Jeff Baron, when he met Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness at the Jamaican Defence Force’s [JDF] Change of Command ceremony yesterday [Jan 21]. Minister Baron is in Jamaica this weekend representing... Read more of this article

Minister Baron In Jamaica For Official Events

Minister Baron In Jamaica For Official Events

The Minister of National Security Jeff Baron, is currently in Jamaica representing Bermuda at a series of events in the region. Tomorrow, Saturday, January 21, Minister Baron will be attending the funeral of Hazel Dalley in Montego Bay. And on behalf of the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] Minister Baron will deliver a tribute at the funeral honouring Ms.... Read more of this article

JAB To Host Annual Independence Cruise

JAB To Host Annual Independence Cruise

The Jamaican Association of Bermuda’s [JAB] annual Independence Cruise will take place tomorrow night [Sept 10] aboard the Calico Jacks following a rescheduling of the event due to inclement weather on August 26. A spokesperson said, “We invite everyone to come celebrate our 54th year of independence, as well as our historic achievements... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Jamaican Association’s Festival

Photos & Video: Jamaican Association’s Festival

The Jamaican Association of Bermuda [JAB] staged its annual JAB One Love Jerk Festival on June 12 at the Shelly Bay Community Field in Hamilton Parish under the theme “One Love, One Heart, One People.” The festival – an event aiming to spread love, unity, fellowship and camaraderie – was aired live in Jamaica and across the globe via... Read more of this article

Live Audio: Power 106 Broadcast Of JAB Festival

Live Audio: Power 106 Broadcast Of JAB Festival

The Jamaican Association of Bermuda [JAB] is staging its annual JAB One Love Jerk Festival today [June 12] at the Shelly Bay Community Field in Hamilton parish under the theme “One Love, One Heart, One People.” The festival — designed as an event for spreading love, unity, fellowship and camaraderie — is being aired live in Jamaica and... Read more of this article

Jamaican ‘One Love Jerk Festival’ This Sunday

Jamaican ‘One Love Jerk Festival’ This Sunday

The Jamaican Association of Bermuda [JAB] is staging its annual JAB One Love Jerk Festival on Sunday [June 12] at the Shelly Bay Community Field in Hamilton parish under the theme “One Love, One Heart, One People.” “The JAB ​One Love Jerk Festival is a family festival with emphasis on the world renowned Jamaican jerk cuisine. Jamaica is... Read more of this article

Regiment Soldiers Return Home From Jamaica

Regiment Soldiers Return Home From Jamaica

Bermuda’s soldiers returned home at the weekend after two weeks of tough training in the jungle of Jamaica. And the theory was put into practice in a large-scale final exercise at the end of last week, which involved battle tactics and fording a river. Welcome home: Sgt Maj Luis Pereira is greeted by daughter Sophie at the airport after two weeks... Read more of this article

Photos: Bermuda Regiment Trains In Jamaica

Photos: Bermuda Regiment Trains In Jamaica

More than 200 troops from the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] recently took part in two weeks of intensive training in Jamaica, taking part in a number of activities while visiting the island. The soldiers, together with officers from the Bermuda Police Service and St John Ambulance personnel, settled into the unfamiliar surroundings last month. While... Read more of this article

Junior Minister To Visit Regiment In Jamaica

Junior Minister To Visit Regiment In Jamaica

The Ministry of National Security advised that Sen. Jeff Baron, is travelling to Jamaica today to visit the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] during their annual training exercises. “The public will be aware that the RBR along with officers from the Bermuda Police Service and personnel from St. John’s Ambulance are in Jamaica for two weeks of intense... Read more of this article

Regiment Medics Train With JDF Medical Experts

Regiment Medics Train With JDF Medical Experts

Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] first responders got a taste of Jamaican medicine after they joined their Caribbean counterparts at the country’s main military medical centre. The RBR medics teamed up with Jamaican Defence Force [JDF] medical experts for two weeks of intensive training at the main military medical centre at Up Park Camp in the capital... Read more of this article

Bermuda Regiment Soldiers Training In Jamaica

Bermuda Regiment Soldiers Training In Jamaica

More than 200 troops from the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] started two weeks of intensive training in Jamaica. The soldiers, together with officers from the Bermuda Police Service and St John Ambulance personnel, settled into unfamiliar surroundings on Sunday before starting the annual training exercise at the crack of dawn on Monday. Private Showers... Read more of this article

Regiment Soldiers ‘Run’ Into Sprinter Usain Bolt

Regiment Soldiers ‘Run’ Into Sprinter Usain Bolt

Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers in Jamaica got a shock when ‘running’ in to superstar sprinter Usain Bolt at their hotel. And the record-breaking athlete stopped to talk and have pictures taken with the advance party, which is preparing for the arrival of the main body of troops this weekend. Sergeant Major Rupert Lambert said the RBR group... Read more of this article