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Photos: Midshipman Commemoration Service
A service to commemorate the life of US Midshipman Richard Sutherland Dale — the last victim of the War of 1812 — was held this weekend in St George’s. Midshipman Dale, 20, died in Bermuda in February 1815 of wounds received while fighting in the War of 1812. For many years the U.S. Military commemorated Midshipman Dale on the anniversary... Read more of this article
Governor Rena Lalgie Visits Warwick Camp
The Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Bermuda Regiment Rena Lalgie visited Warwick Camp yesterday [Feb 15] afternoon as the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] began the first of two intensive recruitment camp training programmes for their newest recruits. During the visit, the Governor toured the facility with the Commanding Officer of the Royal... Read more of this article
Photos: Almost 50 New Soldiers Start Training
A total of 48 raw recruits yesterday got their first taste of life in the Royal Bermuda Regiment. The latest recruits arrived at Warwick Camp for the start of two weeks of training designed to give them the basic military skills to build on. The 40 men and eight women started off on the right foot with the issue of boots, uniforms and other equipment... Read more of this article
RBR Celebrates 1st Anniversary Of Coast Guard
The Royal Bermuda Regiment has celebrated the first anniversary of the Coast Guard with the assumption of operational control over the service. The news meant newly-promoted Captain Jeffrey Patterson has taken command of the unit, set up last February as a joint RBR and Bermuda Police Service operation for a transitional period. Capt. Patterson said:... Read more of this article
RBR Recruitment Camp Deadline On Thursday
The Ministry of National Security is reminding the public that the deadline for applications for the upcoming Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] recruit camp is on Thursday [Feb 4]. A Government spokesperson said, “Recruit training camp takes place February 14 – 27, 2021, and interested persons wishing to serve are encouraged to attend Warwick... Read more of this article
Regiment Currently Accepting Applications
The Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] is currently accepting applications for its upcoming recruit camp. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming is reminding the community that the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] is currently accepting applications for its upcoming recruit camp. “Recruit training camp... Read more of this article
Regiment To Hold Enlistment Night On Thursday
The Royal Bermuda Regiment will sign up new recruits on Thursday night. Candidates should report to Warwick Camp at 6pm to start the enlistment process. Major Duncan Simons, the RBR’s Career Management Officer, said: “It’s the best second job in Bermuda. “They will be joining an organisation of people who want to challenge themselves and grow... Read more of this article
Two RBR Soldiers Honoured For Courage
Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers have been awarded Commander-in-Chief Commendations for bravery. Sergeant Damir Armstrong was honoured for his leadership and swift reaction on the night two soldiers were hit by a car at a Covid-19 curfew vehicle checkpoint, with one suffering almost-fatal injuries. Corporal Nathan Frick of the Royal Bermuda Regiment... Read more of this article
20 Soldiers To Assist With Testing & Monitoring
To support the Government’s plans as it relates to Covid-19, the Royal Bermuda Regiment will provide 20 soldiers, with 12 to ”assist with quarantine monitoring,” 6 to assist at the testing stations and 2 to assist with testing. This comes as the island has experienced an increase in Covid-19, with 80 positive cases confirmed already... Read more of this article
New Regiment Recruits Finish Basic Training
[Updated] The Royal Bermuda Regiment’s newest soldiers celebrated the completion of their basic training at the weekend. The soldiers, who started their military careers at October’s Recruit Camp, finished Exercise Second Strike, a two-day field exercise at Hog Bay Park in Sandys designed to test their retention of the skills they were taught over... Read more of this article
Video: BNV With Private Ndavyah Williams
Private Ndavyah Williams – the soldier who was injured during a Covid-19 checkpoint – is joining Bernews this afternoon [Dec 3] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. Related Stories Soldiers Welcome Pte Ndavyah Williams Home Injured Soldier To Return Home Today Injured Soldier’s Family Extend Their Thanks Regiment... Read more of this article
Tucker & Fox Complete Training At Sandhurst
The island’s first woman Royal Bermuda Regiment officer in three decades is one of two soldiers to complete the training course at the British Military Academy Sandhurst. Former Corporal LeeAnn Tucker, 29, and ex-Colour Sergeant Sheldon Fox returned to the island on Tuesday after eight gruelling weeks on the mix of classroom and field exercises designed... Read more of this article
