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Injured Soldier To Return Home Today
A soldier left fighting for his life after he was hit by a car while on Covid-19 checkpoint duty is to return home today [Sept 19] after months of surgery and treatment in a US hospital. Private Ndavyah Williams, 26, who was injured three months ago, said he was looking forward to coming home – and to battling back to full fitness so he can resume... Read more of this article
Governor Visits Bermuda Regiment Soldiers
Governor John Rankin visited Warwick Camp and various sites across the island to meet with members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment who were embodied during Hurricane Paulette. Government House posted the photos online below and said, “The Governor today visited Warwick Camp and various sites across the island to meet those members of the Royal Bermuda... Read more of this article
Regiment Soldiers Help With Hurricane Clean Up
Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers were yesterday out on the roads as part of the recovery effort for Hurricane Paulette. The soldiers fanned out across the island to assess damage, clear roads, and ensure other emergency service and utility workers could travel freely. Captain Kenji Bean, the officer in charge of land operations, said three Immediate... Read more of this article
More Than 80 Regiment Soldiers Ready To Assist
The Regiment has mobilised to meet the threat posed by the impending approach of Tropical Storm Paulette, which is expected to strengthen into a hurricane. More than 80 soldiers, including three Immediate Response Teams, have been called up from Sunday to bolster the response to the storm, the RBR said. RBR Adjutant Major Duncan Simons said: “Our... Read more of this article
New RBR Commanding Officer Outlines Plans
The Royal Bermuda Regiment’s new Commanding Officer today [SUN] outlined his plans for the future shape of the battalion. Lieutenant Colonel Ben Beasley – the youngest CO, but with the most operational and full time service in the RBR’s 55 year history, said he aimed to forge a Regiment that reflected a modern and global facing Bermuda that offered... Read more of this article
RBR Association Launches Scholarship Fund
An association set up to promote the welfare of serving and former Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers has launched a scholarship fund, it was announced today. Major Preston Gill, a serving RBR officer and president of the Royal Bermuda Regiment Association [RBRA], said an initial $2000 had been allocated for a Bermuda College bursary programme available... Read more of this article
Wreaths Laid To Commemorate End Of WWII
Yesterday morning [Aug 15] people including Governor John Rankin and Minister of National Security Renee Ming laid wreaths at the War Memorial on the Cabinet Office grounds on Front Street to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. In an online post, Government House posted the photos below and said, “Yesterday morning the... Read more of this article
Coast Guard Patrol Over Cup Match Holiday
Bermuda’s soldiers were on high alert over the Cup Match holiday – on shore and out on the water. Soldiers attached to the Coast Guard joined forces with police to carry out patrols around the island, including the traditional raft-up at Mangrove Bay, the former site of the Non-Mariners’ Race. RBR soldier Private Keeshun Best, 27, said yesterday,... Read more of this article
Minister: Overview Of Coast Guard Activities
The Bermuda Coast Guard did “over 1,942 hours of engine time” and performed a number of tasks including issuing 69 summons for Covid-19 breaches, arresting 11 individuals for suspicion of operating a vessel under the influence, issuing 73 tickets for marine violations, the search and rescue of a lone kayaker, 9 responses to gang related... Read more of this article
Injured Soldier’s Family Extend Their Thanks
The family of Private Ndavyah Williams, who has undergone surgery since being flown to Boston after being struck by a vehicle while manning a checkpoint on June 29, is offering thanks for the support received following the incident. The collision also injured Private Wilkes, resulting in a broken ankle. A member of the family said, “On June 29th at... Read more of this article
Major Ratteray Appointed Second-In-Command
Governor John Rankin announced the appointment of Major Larenzo Ratteray as the new Second-in-Command of the Royal Bermuda Regiment. A Government spokesperson said, “His Excellency the Governor and Commander in Chief of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, Mr John Rankin CMG, is pleased to announce that Major Larenzo Ratteray has been appointed as the Second-in-Command... Read more of this article
Ben Beasley Sworn In As Commanding Officer
Former Royal Bermuda Regiment Training Officer Ben Beasley yesterday took over command of the island’s military. The new Lieutenant Colonel Beasley was sworn in at a small ceremony at Government House by Governor John Rankin, rather than the normal parade at the RBR’s Warwick Camp because of the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. Lt Col Beasley, at... Read more of this article
