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No Bermuda Day Parade, Show To Be Held
“We will not be able to host our typical Bermuda Day Parade,” Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr Ernest Peets said, adding that instead there will be a ‘Covid-safe Bermuda Day Show’ on May 28th which will be broadcast live, with some in-person tickets reserved for Bermuda’s immunized essential workers, and the theme for... Read more of this article
Minister: ‘Think Of Bermuda Day Reimagined’
Having the Bermuda Day events happen in the manner in which we’re used to is “unrealistic” Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr Ernest Peets said, adding that we should think about the whole festivity of Bermuda Day in a “reimagined way.” The 2020 Bermuda Day parade and half marathon was cancelled last year due to the... Read more of this article
Register For ‘Limited Edition’ Bermuda Day Race
Registration for this year’s Bermuda Half Marathon Derby will be opening on April 1st, with this year’s race set to be a ’Limited Edition’ event with participants capped at 450 half marathon runners and 100 relay runners, making up 25 teams. The Bermuda Half Marathon Derby posted the graphic below online, saying, “Registration... Read more of this article
7 Hours Of Video: A Look Back At Bermuda Day
With the typical Bermuda Day events and celebrations on hold due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, people across the island are finding new ways to celebrate the holiday while following the physical distancing regulations. With many of us remaining at home today, watch the video below to take a look back at Bermuda Day celebrations in years past. Via... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt’s Bermuda Day Message
[Bermuda Day message from Premier David Burt] Hello Bermuda. 2020 continues to be a different and challenging year. Usually by now, spots to watch the runners and the parade have been selected and are being jealously guarded. Food is being cooked and outfits are being laid out in anticipation of the official start of the summer. 2020 is different. As... Read more of this article
Governor John Rankin Bermuda Day Message
[Bermuda Day message from Governor John Rankin] Bermuda Day cannot be celebrated in the usual way this year, no half-marathon and no parade around the streets of Hamilton. But I know that the holiday will still be marked in homes by families across the island and I take this opportunity to send my best wishes to everyone as we enjoy the start of summer... Read more of this article
Unique Cocktail Celebrates Bermuda Day
John Lake – Rosewood Bermuda’s bar manager – has created a ‘Jewel of the Atlantic’ cocktail for people across the island to make at home in celebration of Bermuda Day. A spokesperson said, “In celebration of one of the island’s most important holidays, Bermuda Day, Rosewood Bermuda bar manager John Lake has created... Read more of this article
OBA’s Craig Cannonier Bermuda Day Message
OBA Leader Craig Cannonier recently took the time to wish Bermudians a happy Bermuda Day, while reminding the public to “celebrate with the precautions that have been put in place.” Mr. Cannonier said, “We’re about to celebrate Heritage Day this coming Friday, and I’m excited just as well as yourselves about the opportunity... Read more of this article
Video: East End Primary Hold Virtual Parade
[Written by Vejay Steede] Students and staff at East End Primary [EEP] took a stand against the general malaise that has engulfed our country since the Covid19 containment measures came into effect in mid-March. Their joyous protest came in the form of a video produced by a committee of teachers from video clips and pictures provided by members of... Read more of this article
Minister Foggo On Bermuda Day Celebration
[Statement by Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo] As we near the end of a Heritage Month that is quite different from what we’ve experienced in the past, I’d like to begin by praising our community for the ways in which we have exhibited national pride in the midst of our current challenges; and by remembering that Heritage... Read more of this article
MarketPlace Closed For Bermuda Day Holiday
MarketPlace provided information about their opening hours during the upcoming days, including the Bermuda Day holiday on Friday, May 29th. In an online post, the company said, “Our stores will be closed Friday, May 29 to observe the Bermuda Day Holiday.” Related Stories MarketPlace Announces Bermuda Day Hours BSX Will Be Closed For... Read more of this article
CSG Bermuda Day Holiday Trash Collection
The Corporation of St. George said that there will be a trash collection for businesses and residents on Saturday [May 30] and no trash collection for businesses and residents on Friday [May 29]. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St George [CSG] would like to inform the public, whose trash is collected by the CSG, that Bermuda Day trash... Read more of this article
Bermuda Day Holiday Garbage Collection Change
Due to the Bermuda Day holiday on Friday, May 29th, garbage normally collected on that day will be collected on Saturday, May 30th. A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is advising that due to the Bermuda Day holiday [Friday, 29 May], garbage normally collected on that day will be collected on Saturday, 30 May, 2020. “As... Read more of this article
BSX Will Be Closed For Bermuda Day Holiday
The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] advises that although the Exchange is continuing to work remotely, we will observe the Bermuda Day public holiday on 29 May 2020, with operations resuming on Monday, 1 June 2020. Related Stories BSX Will Be Closed For Bermuda Day Holiday BSX Will Be Closed For Bermuda Day Holiday Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July... Read more of this article
RUBiS Bermuda Day Holiday Hours
RUBiS Energy Bermuda provided information about their opening hours for their various locations during the upcoming Bermuda Day holiday on Friday [May 29]. RUBiS also reminds the public that surname shopping does apply to gas stations. Related Stories RUBiS Bermuda Day Holiday Opening Hours RUBiS Bermuda Day Holiday Hours Govt Responds To Comments... Read more of this article
Dellwood Students Wish ‘Happy Bermuda Day’
Dellwood Middle School’s art and family studies students recently created a joint project in celebration of Bermuda Day. A spokesperson said, “Last week during remote learning, art and family studies decided we would combine to create a project that would have students learning both sets of skills. “Ms. Hines and Ms. Campbell thought... Read more of this article
