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Regiment To Hold Assessment Night On June 27
“An assessment night will be held tomorrow [June 27], from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, when candidates can sign up for the next recruit camp, which is planned for July 7 to 19,” the Royal Bermuda Regiment said. A spokesperson said, “Residents are encouraged to attend Warwick Camp this week as the Royal Bermuda Regiment aims to swell its ranks with a... Read more of this article
Regiment Welcome Lt/Col Duncan Simons
The Royal Bermuda Regiment welcomed its new Commanding Officer after the “sword of command” was officially exchanged. At a formal ceremony under blue skies at Warwick Camp, Lieutenant Colonel Duncan Simons took over the role from Lt Col Ben Beasley. Governor Rena Lalgie acknowledged Lt Col Beasley whose command she said “commenced under unprecedented... Read more of this article
Regiment Exercises Before Hurricane Season
Royal Bermuda Regiment troops recently ensured their readiness for storm-related disaster relief deployment ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season, which starts on June 1. A spokesperson said, “Royal Bermuda Regiment troops recently ensured readiness for storm-related disaster relief deployment before the Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1. “Exercises... Read more of this article
Major Simons Appointed As Commanding Officer
Governor Rena Lalgie announced that Major Duncan Simons will succeed Lt Col Ben Beasley BEM as Commanding Officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment on June 1, 2024. Governor Lalgie said, “The Regiment plays a key role in ensuring the safety and security of Bermuda both on land and on water and Major Simons’ experience, gained from within the Regiment... Read more of this article
LCpl Bartrum & Grant Undertake EOD Training
Lance Corporal Co-shae Bartrum and Lance Corporal Ashley Grant will “become the first women in the battalion to join a team of soldiers trained in the detection of explosives,” the RBR said. A spokesperson said, “Lance Corporal Co-shae Bartrum and Lance Corporal Ashley Grant are developing skills in Barbados as part of the US Southern... Read more of this article
Photos: 2024 Peppercorn Ceremony
The annual Peppercorn Ceremony was held this week in St George’s, continuing a tradition that began some 200 years ago. The RBR Band and Corps of Drums led a Guard of Honour and Colour Party on to King’s Square in the Town of St George for the traditional event. Governor, Rena Lalgie, who is the Regiment’s Commander-in-Chief, paid a visit... Read more of this article
One Hour Video: 2024 Peppercorn Ceremony
Continuing a centuries-old tradition, the annual Peppercorn Ceremony is taking place in St. George’s this morning [May 8]. We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Peppercorn Ceremony In St George’s Video: Peppercorn Ceremony In St. George’s Photos: 2023 Peppercorn... Read more of this article
RBR Training Camp Concludes With Proposal
A two-week training camp for the Royal Bermuda Regiment came to a close with an off-the-battlefield engagement when one member of the battalion proposed to his girlfriend – a fellow soldier – in front of everyone. A spokesperson said, “Troops were gathered for an appreciation and awards ceremony when Corporal Shannon Showers-Cassidy,... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Arrest Of Regiment Member
The police have confirmed that a 47-year-old male Royal Bermuda Regiment Reservist was arrested at the airport “following the discovery of items liable for seizure inside his luggage.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can confirm the arrest of a Royal Bermuda Regiment Reservist, at the L.F. Wade International... Read more of this article
Photos: Regiment Annual Camp Final Exercise
Soldiers from the Royal Bermuda regiment continued training at Exercise Island Warrior 24, A spokesperson said, “Skills and drills practised by soldiers on Exercise Island Warrior 24 over the past ten days were called upon in a four-day training task set to a storyline that included socioeconomic tensions, gangs and rising crime rates. “In the mock... Read more of this article
Photos: Regiment At Exercise Island Warrior
Royal Bermuda Regiment members underwent training at the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, in North Carolina. A spokesperson said, “A purpose-built village was the scene of a building-clearance training task that tested skills developed by troops on Exercise Island Warrior 24. “In the scenario, members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment and three... Read more of this article
Photos: Exercise Island Warrior 24 Underway
Soldiers from four British Overseas Territories, including the Royal Bermuda Regiment, gathered in North Carolina for Exercise Island Warrior 24 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. A spokesperson said, “More than 100 soldiers and officers from the RBR are joined at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune by members of the Turks and Caicos Islands Regiment,... Read more of this article
Regiment Prepares For Training In North Carolina
More than 100 members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment are preparing to travel to the US this weekend for an intense two-week training exercise. A spokesperson said, “The overseas deployment at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, in North Carolina, will allow soldiers and officers to hone skills in larger facilities and more varied environments than... Read more of this article
Bermuda Regiment Train Caribbean Personnel
Soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment recently shared their expertise in teaching public order techniques with police, prisons and defence personnel from six Caribbean countries. A spokesperson said, “Ten people from Regional Security System member states were selected for the train-the-trainer course in Barbados so that they, in turn, can... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: US & UK Military Aircraft Visit
Several military aircraft — from both the United States Navy and the Royal Air Force – recently visited the island, touching down at LF Wade International Airport. For our past coverage of military aircraft on the island, click here. Related Stories Photos/Video: Royal Air Force Land In Bermuda Photos... Read more of this article
Photos: Soldiers Complete RBR Recruit Camp
Seventeen soldiers completed foundational training at the recent two-week Royal Bermuda Regiment recruit camp. A spokesperson said, “Rookie soldiers experienced physical and mental growth during the latest two-week Royal Bermuda Regiment recruit camp, which ended on Friday. “Two women and 15 men completed the foundational training that introduced... Read more of this article
