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BDADay.com Updated With 600+ Photos, Videos
With Bermuda Day 2021 now behind us, our dedicated Bermuda Day website at BDADay.com has been updated with over 600 photos and five hours of video covering the holiday events. The website covers the Bermuda Day holiday in extensive detail through more than 150 videos, over 5,000 photos, an array of free social media covers and phone wallpapers, and... Read more of this article
Heritage Month Mini-Float Challenge Winners
The Department of Culture announced the winners of the first ever Heritage Month Mini-Float Challenge. “There were more than 50 entries for the Heritage Month competition, which exceeded all expectations for the inaugural event. The public can still view all the entries here. This year’s judges were former Director of Community and Cultural... Read more of this article
Photo Set II: Bermuda Day Half Marathon
After being cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, the Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby returned in 2021, with the race starting from St George’s and ending at Bernard Park. Chris Estwanik finished first in a time of 1:10:28, Lamont Marshall was second in a time of 1:13:01, and Sammy Degraff rounded out the top three by clocking in at a time 1:16.10.... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Heritage Month Mini Floats
More than 50 entries were submitted for the Heritage Month Mini-Float Challenge, showcasing a variety of Bermudian themes including traditional Bermuda houses, longtails, coral reefs, cahows, moongates. Gombeys and more. Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets said, “I want to thank our community for participating in this competition.... Read more of this article
Full Results: Bermuda Day Half Marathon Race
Christopher Estwanik and Rose-Anna Hoey won the Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby, with Mr Estwanik finishing in 1:10:28, while Ms Hoey recorded a time of 1:25:25. For all our coverage of Bermuda Day see here, and for comprehensive coverage of Bermuda Day over the years visit our brand new website BDADay.com. The three hour Bermuda Day race live stream... Read more of this article
Photos: Premier Cheers On Derby Runners
The Bermuda Day Half Marathon was held on Friday [May 28] with people lining the streets to cheer on the runners, with Premier David Burt among those showing support and enjoying the race. Last night, Premier Burt tweeted, “Great to see so many Bermudians out this morning supporting our runners. We continue to show our resilience as a island &... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Bermuda Day Half Marathon
[Updated with videos] Chris Estwanik and Rose-Anna Hoey raced to victory in today’s [May 28] Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby, which started from St George’s and ended at Bernard Park. Chris Estwanik finished in 1:10:28, Lamont Marshall was second in a time of 1:13:01, and Sammy Degraff rounded out the top three by clocking in at a time 1:16.10. Rose-Anna... Read more of this article
Photos: 2021 Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race
[Updated with video] The Bermuda Bicycle Association hosted the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race today [May 28] as part of the island’s Bermuda Day celebrations, with Dominique Mayho and Nicole Mitchell racing to victory. Dominique Mayho was crowned the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race champion for the fourth time, while Nicole Mitchell claimed... Read more of this article
Video: 2021 Bermuda Day Showcase
The Government is holding a Bermuda Day Showcase event this afternoon [May 28] at the National Sports Centre, and you can tune in and watch live below as of around 2pm today. The Government previously said, “This event will feature the excitement of the annual Bermuda Day Holiday. Well-known inspirational Bermudian Dejon Simmons will be one of... Read more of this article
Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race Results
As part of the Bermuda Day celebrations, the Bermuda Bicycle Association hosted the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race today [May 28], with Dominique Mayho and Nicole Mitchell racing to victory, while Liana Medeiros and Alexander Miller won the Junior Race. Dominique Mayho was crowned the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race champion for the fourth time,... Read more of this article
Live Updates/Video: Bermuda Races, Showcase
[Updating] The Bermuda Day celebrations are set to take place today [May 28] including the road running race, the cycling race and the Bermuda Day showcase and you can follow live coverage of all events on Bernews. Due to the pandemic there are some changes from past holiday events, with the running race limited to 450 single runner participants and... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Day Race Start In St George’s
Bermuda Day celebrations are taking place today [May 28], including the annual road running race and cycling race. Due to the pandemic there were some changes from past holiday events, with the running race limited to 450 single runner participants. The three hour live stream replay of the Bermuda Day race is below The cycling race was won by Dominique... Read more of this article
Bermuda Day Showcase Tickets Available At Gate
The Department of Culture is advising the public that tickets for today’s [May 28] Bermuda Day Showcase are now available at the gates of the National Stadium. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Culture is advising the public that pre-registration for today’s Bermuda Day Showcase has closed, but tickets are now available... Read more of this article
Bermuda Day Message From Minister Peets
[Bermuda Day message from Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr Ernest Peets] On behalf of the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport, it’s my absolute pleasure to extend best wishes to all of you as we celebrate Bermuda Day. This has been an extraordinary year for all of us as we continue to find ways to mitigate the pandemic. In that sense... Read more of this article
2021 Bermuda Day Grand Marshals Named
The Department of Culture has announced this year’s Grand Marshals, with Dejon Simmons, Jeremy Madeiros, and the Covid-19 Incident Command all receiving the recognition. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Culture is delighted to announce this year’s 2021 Grand Marshals: Dejon Simmons, Jeremy Madeiros and Covid-19 Incident... Read more of this article
Bermuda Day Message From The Queen
Noting it is the “special occasion of your Bermuda Day,” Queen Elizabeth II has extended her “best wishes to the people of Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Today, H.E. Ms. Rena Lalgie, Governor and Commander-in-Chief conveyed a message from Her Majesty the Queen to Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP,MP and the people of Bermuda.” Her... Read more of this article
