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Photos & Video: Tree Tops Bermuda Day Parade
The Bermuda Day celebrations have started, with Tree Tops II Preschool hosting a mini-marathon, followed by a rather cute parade today [May 26]. A spokesperson said, “Tree Tops II Preschool celebrated our 20th anniversary in September 2021 – and some of our floats reflect that. We have five classes of students aged between 18 months and 5 years... Read more of this article
Bermuda Day Parade Stream To Start At 1.15pm
The much anticipated Bermuda Day Parade — with hosts Heather Whalen, Gavin Smith and Beverley Howell – will be carried on CITV starting at 1.15pm tomorrow [May 27] and will also be carried live on Bernews and on our social media platforms. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is encouraged to view live coverage of the Bermuda... Read more of this article
BBC To Broadcast Race Coverage Starting At 8am
[Updated] Bermuda Broadcasting said they are “thrilled to announce dynamic partnerships that will take Bermuda Day Half-Marathon media coverage to a new level.” “Tomorrow’s race will not only be carried by BBC live on TV, radio and social media, but also on the Bernews website and its three main social media platforms,” the company... Read more of this article
Queen Elizabeth II Sends Her ‘Good Wishes’
As the island prepares to celebrate Bermuda Day, Queen Elizabeth II has sent her “good wishes to the people of Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Her Excellency the Governor has conveyed the following message from Her Majesty The Queen on the occasion of Bermuda Day: As you celebrate the important occasion of your Bermuda Day, I would... Read more of this article
2022 Bermuda Day Grand Marshals Named
The Department of Culture has announced this year’s Grand Marshals, with Glenn Fubler, Darren Woods, Patrina O’Connor-Paynter, St. Clair Brinkworth “Brinky” Tucker , Linda Bogle-Mienzer, and Crenstant Williams all receiving the recognition. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Culture is delighted to announce this year’s 2022... Read more of this article
Official 2022 Bermuda Day Booklet Released
The Government has released the official 2022 Bermuda Day booklet, which contains the schedule of events, the parade route, the parade order and more. The 16-page booklet also announces this year’s Grand Marshals, who will be Glenn Fubler, Patrina O’Connor-Paynter, St. Clair Brinkworth “Brinky” Tucker, Crenstant Williams, Linda Bogle-Mienzer... Read more of this article
Nicole Mitchell Looks To Soak Up Atmosphere
[Written by Stephen Wright] Nicole Mitchell might have switched sporting disciplines from cycling to triathlon but still succumbed to the lure of the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race. Mitchell is the race’s most dominant women’s rider with wins in 2011, 2018 and 2021 but does not anticipate adding to her title haul when she takes to the start line... Read more of this article
Bermuda Day Road Traffic Advisory Issued
The Ministry Of Public Works Road has issued a road traffic advisory related to Bermuda Day events tomorrow [May 27]. A Government spokesperson said, “Road traffic advisory in respect of the following events on Friday 27 May 2022: 1. Sinclair Packwood Memorial Cycle Race: “Somerset Road, Bridge Hill, Middle Road, Burnt House Hill, Harbour... Read more of this article
Speed Limit Of 75kph For Bermuda Day Cyclists
The cyclists taking part in the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Road Race on Bermuda Day will be traveling so fast that the Government will temporarily change the speed limit for the cyclists along the route to 75kph [46mph]. The Road Traffic [Sinclair Packwood Memorial Bicycle Road Race] [Variation of Speed Limits] Order 2022 — which only applies... Read more of this article
Bus Detours & Changes On Bermuda Day
The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] is advising that its Holiday Bus Schedule will be in effect on Bermuda Day, which will be celebrated this Friday, May 27th. “For those travelling on the bus on Friday, the DPT encourages the public’s patience as there will likely be some mild delays due to road diversions associated with the... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda Day Holiday Press Conference
The Bermuda Police Service, Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard, Minister of National Security Michael Weeks and Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets held a press conference this afternoon [May 25], regarding the upcoming Bermuda Day holiday weekend. Minister of National Security Michael Weeks remarks: Good afternoon, Firstly, I want... Read more of this article
Bermuda Day Garbage Collection Advisory
The Ministry of Public Works is advising that “due to the Bermuda Day holiday, household waste that would normally be collected on Friday [May 27], will instead be collected on Saturday [May 28].” A Government spokesperson said, “The Waste Management Section has been working tirelessly over the past week and has cleared the backlog of... Read more of this article
Conyers Aims To Become Two-Time Winner
[Written by Stephen Wright] Caitlin Conyers is considered by many to be the red-hot favourite to join the exclusive list of multiple women’s champions in the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race. Conyers, who has spent the past three months competing in the United States, will return home for the annual race and hopes to add to the title she won in 2019. Only... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: 50 Bermuda Day Designs
This week’s Wallpaper Wednesday features more than 50 Bermuda Day themed graphics, all available via our network website BDADay.com, utilizing an array of themes including the Bermuda flag, emojis, flowers, jewels, hearts, the island’s Gombeys and more. More than 50 free graphics are available to download in BDADay.com’s graphic... Read more of this article
Video: Timeline Of The Bermuda Day Holiday
Bermuda Day is just around the corner and as we prepare to celebrate in 2022, BDADay.com has been updated with a focus on the historic aspects of the holiday, including a brief timeline which you can view below. With the Bermuda Half Marathon Derby starting over one hundred years ago in 1909, and the first Bermuda Day Parade taking place in 1979, there... Read more of this article
Video: BNV With Minister Dr Ernest Peets
Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. Ernest Peets will be joining Bernews at 6.00pm this evening [May 24] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with Minister Peets set to discuss the upcoming Bermuda Day celebrations. This year will mark the full return of the Bermuda Day parade, which has not taken place for two years due... Read more of this article
