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Coast Guard’s Cup Match Safety Guidance
The Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard will run patrols throughout the Cup Match weekend as part of its programme to help reduce risks for the marine community. A spokesperson said, “As the unit prepares for several busy days on the water, members of the public are asked to be considerate and mindful of safety while enjoying the holiday.” “The... Read more of this article
RBR Soldiers Return After Tradewinds Exercise
Soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment returned to the island after the conclusion of a major multinational overseas exercise – Tradewinds 23. A spokesperson said, “About 100 members of the battalion travelled to Guyana for the Caribbean-focused, US Southern Command-sponsored training, with most involved directly while others fulfilled support... Read more of this article
Soldiers Participate In Bomb Disposal Training
Students and instructors from several countries participated in bomb disposal training at Camp Stephenson, Guyana, as part of TRADEWINDS23. A spokesperson said, “Students included soldiers from the host nation, Guyana, as well as Mexico, Bermuda, Trinidad and Tobago, Dominica, and the Bahamas. Instructors were from Martinique, Mexico, the United... Read more of this article
Governor & Minister Visit Soldiers In Guyana
Soldiers participating in Tradewinds 23 welcomed Governor Rena Lalgie and Minister of National Security Michael Weeks at Camp Seweyo in Guyana on Tuesday [July 25]. A spokesperson said, “The visit provided an opportunity for troops to share what they have learned in the exercise, which was designed to strengthen partnerships in the Caribbean region... Read more of this article
Photos: RBR Provides Transportation For USCG
During its port call in Bermuda, U.S. Coast Guard Tall Ship Eagle conducted a change of cadets and crew to continue its 2023 summer training deployment with transportation support from the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR]. A spokesperson said, “Approximately 170 cadets and crew members disembarked Eagle and departed by air from Bermuda to return to... Read more of this article
Rank-And-File Soldiers Share Info & Interests
Troops from Bermuda are strengthening partnerships while they train with other countries during TRADEWINDS23 in Guyana. A spokesperson said, “Dozens of Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers have been joined by members of the Turks and Caicos Islands Regiment, the Suriname National Army and the Jamaica Defence Force in exercises at Camp Seweyo. “Information... Read more of this article
Father & Son Complete Regiment Recruit Camp
A father who encouraged his son to enlist in the Royal Bermuda Regiment recalled “good moments” as he watched the teenager take part in a recruit camp alongside him. Private Keneik Wallen, 38, signed up for the battalion’s July intake of rookie soldiers to gain experience and improve his fitness. A few days later, his 18-year-old son – also... Read more of this article
RBR: Scenario-Based Public Order Training
Flamethrowers and missiles were used in a mock public order situation in the culmination of a five-day course delivered by instructors from the Royal Bermuda Regiment during Exercise TRADEWINDS 23. A spokesperson said, “Staff from the Guyana Prison Service and Guyana Police Force, as well as a member of the Trinidad and Tobago Air Guard, received... Read more of this article
Bermuda Regiment Soldiers Training In Guyana
The Royal Bermuda Regiment troops arrived in Guyana for Exercise Tradewinds 2023. A spokesperson said, “Troops from the Royal Bermuda Regiment are among about 1,500 people taking part in Exercise Tradewinds 23 – a multinational programme to enhance and consolidate capabilities with a focus on the Caribbean region. Soldiers arrived in Guyana... Read more of this article
Regiment Summer Recruit Camp Gets Underway
Two women and 14 men have taken their places at Warwick Camp as members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment. A spokesperson said, “Two women and 14 men are the latest rookie soldiers to take their places at Warwick Camp as members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment. “Recruits aged from 18 to 50 signed up for the wide range of opportunities offered by the organisation. “Their... Read more of this article
Photos: Former ADCs To Governor Celebrated
The Governor hosted a dinner at Government House with most of the former Aides-de-Camp [ADCs] and their spouses to celebrate 50 years of Bermudians serving as Aides-de-Camp to the Governors of Bermuda. Government House posted the photos online below, and said, “Celebrating 50 years of Bermudians serving as Aides-de-Camp to the Governors of Bermuda. “On... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Beating Of The Retreat Ceremony
A Beating of the Retreat Ceremony was held on the Cabinet Office Grounds in Hamilton last night [July 12]. A Government spokesperson previously said, “This colourful pageant of military music, popular tunes, and precision drill is performed by the Royal Bermuda Regiment Band and Corps of Drums, Bermuda Islands Pipe Band and the Bermuda Highland Dancers.” Related... Read more of this article
