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Bermuda Day Holiday Trash Collection Advisory
The Ministry of Public Works is advising the public that due to the Bermuda Day holiday on Friday, May 25, garbage normally collected on Friday will be collected on Saturday, May 26. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is advising that due to the Bermuda Day holiday on May 25th, garbage normally collected on Friday will be... Read more of this article
Holiday Ferry Schedule For Bermuda Day
The Department of Marine and Ports Services has advised of the ferry services schedule for the Bermuda Day Holiday, next Friday, May 25. Blue Route: Operating on the weekday schedule between Hamilton and Dockyard as of 7:10am from Hamilton, with the last departure from Hamilton at 9:00pm Orange Route: Operating on the Friday schedule between Dockyard... Read more of this article
May 25 Buses To Operate On Sunday Schedule
The Department of Public Transportation is advising that on Friday, May 25, which is Bermuda Day, bus service will operate on the Sunday/Holiday schedule. A government spokesperson said, “During the festivities, routes 1, 3, 7, 8, 10 and 11 with service along Palmetto Road, Black Watch Pass and Front Street, will be greatly affected resulting... Read more of this article
Bermuda Day Marathon Seeking Volunteers
Volunteers help to make the Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby the amazing community event that it has become, the organisers said, adding that the Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby committee is searching for volunteers to help with the lead up to the race, as well as on race day. There are two ways that volunteers can get involved with helping to manage... Read more of this article
Running Bermuda Day Marathon For Team Hope
[Written by Robyn Bardgett] For many, running a half marathon is a tremendous physical endeavor. It requires time and a lot of mental and physical training to be able to finish the 13.1-mile race. For parents of children with disabilities, there is a significant time commitment and both physical and mental stress with little to no breaks. Team Hope... Read more of this article
Event Lineup For Heritage Month Released
The Ministry of Community and Cultural Affairs has released details for the upcoming Heritage Month events, with a theme this year of ‘What We Share.’ The Government website said, “The Bermudian experience is not universal, but what we share is far more important than what divides us. On a 21 square mile island, we are united in family... Read more of this article
Bragging Rights Up For Grabs On Bermuda Day
[Written by Robyn Bardgett] Some people run the Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby for the challenge or to beat a personal best. Others do it for the bragging rights. Garon Wilkinson, Nathan Dill and Shane McIlwain have been fighting it out for the last six years with a friendly rivalry to take home the crown – and the self-described title of King... Read more of this article
Bermuda Day Parade Registration Extended
The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs advised that the Bermuda Day Parade application deadline has been extended to Friday, April 27, 2018. “The theme this year is What We Share,” a spokesperson said. “”Parade Entry categories include: Natural Heritage Float, Upcycled Float, Art Float, Music Truck Entry, Walking Group... Read more of this article
Bermuda Day Half Marathon Registration To Open
The Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby will take place at 9am on Friday, May 25, marking the start of a new era, as Bermuda Day will now fall on the last Friday every year. Coming out of the West, the Premier David Burt, will serve as the official starter and registration will open Monday, April 9. Derby Committee President, Dr Gina Tucker said, “The... Read more of this article
‘Bermuda Day’ To Be Expanded To Weekend
The Bermuda Day cultural festivities will be expanded so “that they take place on Friday May 25th, Saturday May 26th and Sunday May 27th,” Acting Minister of Social Development and Sports Lovitta Foggo said today, adding that they hope to create “an entire Bermuda Day Weekend experience.” Speaking at a press conference, Minister... Read more of this article
Senate Passes Bill To Move Bermuda Day
After passing in the House of Assembly last month, the Bill to change the date the Bermuda Day holiday is celebrated to the last Friday in May has passed in the Senate. The Bill states, “The Schedule to the Public Holidays Act 1947 is amended by deleting ’24th May, as Bermuda Day, except that, where the 24th May falls on a Saturday or a... Read more of this article
House Passes Bill To Move Bermuda Day Holiday
A Bill to change the date the Bermuda Day holiday is celebrated from May 24th to the last Friday in May, passed in the House of Assembly. In delivering a brief on the Public Holidays Amendment Act 2017, Minister of Social Development and Sports Zane DeSilva said, “Currently, the Bermuda Day Public Holiday is recognized on the 24th of May and this... Read more of this article
Bermuda Rifle & Drill Team Now Recruiting
The Bermuda Rifle & Drill Team [BRDT] will be celebrating five years in the upcoming 2018 Bermuda Day Parade. In anticipation of this landmark, the BRDT is encouraging all those who are interested in joining their team to register. Registration for the Parade will take place at Warwick Camp on Thursday, Nov 30th from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm for ages... Read more of this article
Dept Of Corrections Float Celebrates Athletes
This year, the Department of Corrections’ float won first place in the Natural Heritage Float category, as well as the Premier’s Award for Best Float in the Bermuda Day Parade. The float, which celebrates many of Bermuda’s top athletes, was created through a targeted workshop program in collaboration with the Department of Community and Cultural... Read more of this article
Photos: Appleby Bermuda Half Marathon Derby
Jay Donawa and Deon Breary won on Wednesday’s [May 24] Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby, with both crossing the line to loud applause from the gathered crowd. Mr. Donawa crossing the finish line with a time of 1:20:08. was followed by Evan Naude, who finished with a time of 1:21:50, Christopher Harris with a time of 1:23:16, Artur Paulino with... Read more of this article
Photo Set #3: 2017 Bermuda Day Parade
Thousands of people lined the streets to cheer on the hundreds of participants in the always-popular Bermuda Day Parade yesterday [May 24], which included a variety of floats, marching bands, Gombey troupes, majorettes, dance groups in colourful outfits, and much more. The parade line-up included the Bermuda Long Riders Motorcycle Club along with visiting... Read more of this article
