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Video: Peppercorn Ceremony In St George’s
Following a tradition that began over 200 years ago, the annual Peppercorn Ceremony is taking place in St George’s this morning [April 26] and you can tune in and watch live below. The King’s Square ceremony requires the Governor to accept the annual peppercorn ‘rent’ paid by Freemasons for use of the State House. The State House was built in... Read more of this article
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Peppercorn Ceremony To Take Place On Wed
The annual Peppercorn Ceremony will take place tomorrow [April 26]. A Government spokesperson said, “he public is encouraged to attend the annual ceremony to enjoy the tradition, pomp and pageantry featuring the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] guard on parade and the RBR Regiment Band and Corps of Drums. “The public can also follow live coverage... Read more of this article
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Regiment Makes Three Appointments
A Royal Bermuda Regiment soldier of 26 years this month became the most senior enlisted member of the organisation. A spokesperson said, “Warrant Officer Class 1 Luis Pereira urged young Bermudians to ‘take a chance’ and join the RBR, with the possibility that they too could one day become a Regimental Sergeant Major. “As RSM, WO1... Read more of this article
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Regiment Introduces New Annual Training Test
Soldiers in the Royal Bermuda Regiment will be “more formally reminded of the organisation’s ethos and expectations thanks to the recent introduction of a mandatory annual test on behaviours.” A spokesperson said, “More than 100 people – including the newest recruits – have already passed the assessment, which covers the RBR’s... Read more of this article
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RBR Help Build Regional Public Order Capacity
Soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment were praised for their “professionalism and expertise” after they delivered public order training to officers from seven Caribbean countries. A spokesperson said, “A group of four, led by Warrant Officer Class Two Shaun Williams, travelled to Barbados last month to work with people from member states... Read more of this article
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Photos: New Soldiers Complete Recruit Camp
The 19 new recruits have completed the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s two-week recruit camp. A spokesperson said, “New soldiers were encouraged to seize the many opportunities offered by the Royal Bermuda Regiment as they completed their grueling two-week recruit camp. Each of the 19 people who started training earlier this month officially became... Read more of this article
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Photos: Royal Bermuda Regiment Recruit Camp
The Royal Bermuda Regiment’s newest members have entered their second week of recruit camp. The 19 rookie soldiers left Warwick Camp for fieldcraft lessons and a night under canvas in Exercise First Encounter at Hog Bay Park in Sandys on Monday and Tuesday. “Private Leslie Tucker, of Warwick, relished the experience – even though the troops got... Read more of this article
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2023 Regiment Recruit Camp Gets Underway
Nineteen people recently reported to Warwick Camp for “for two weeks of instruction designed to give them basic military skills to build on” for the Royal Bermuda Regiment. A spokesperson said, “For the newest Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers, recruit camp has already included drill lessons in a downpour, weapon safety checks and early... Read more of this article
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Women Invited To Learn About Regiment
A ‘Women In Service’ talk will be held on Wednesday, February 1, with women “invited to hear how the Royal Bermuda Regiment offers opportunities for growth and empowerment at an open forum this week.” A spokesperson said, “Soldiers and officers plan to dispel misconceptions and answer any questions about military life. “The... Read more of this article
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Former RBR Commander Sentenced To Jail
[Updated with PDF] Former commanding officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] David Curley has been sentenced to six months in jail after admitting to a charge of official corruption A ZBM report said, “The 55-year-old former Lieutenant-Colonel had pleaded guilty to a charge of official corruption last July. His sentence totals 18 months, with... Read more of this article
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RBR Coast Guard Looking To Grow Its Ranks
New recruits to the Royal Bermuda Regiment could find themselves patrolling waters by summer as the Coast Guard plans to swell its ranks. Captain Jeffrey Patterson, the Coast Guard Commander, hopes to increase staff numbers to boost the unit’s capabilities and enhance training. Residents are invited to join the Regiment this week ahead of a recruit... Read more of this article
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Regiment Instructors Assisting TCI Regiment
Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] instructors are assisting the Turks and Caicos Islands Regiment [TCIR] “as the two British Overseas Territory units build on opportunities to work together.” A spokesperson said, “Members of an overseas Regiment are getting their first taste of firing weapons on a live range thanks to a detachment of Royal... Read more of this article