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RBRA Donates $1,000 To Bermuda Legion
The Royal Bermuda Regiment Association President Peter L. Aldrich and Vice President Roderick Spencer presented Carol Everson of the Bermuda Legion a check for $1000 towards the Legion’s annual poppy fundraising appeal. Mr. Aldrich stated, “This annual donation from the RBRA to the Bermuda Legion represents our commitment and gratitude to the... Read more of this article
RBRA Wants To Hear From Former Soldiers
Did you serve in the Royal Bermuda Regiment, The Bermuda Rifles or the Bermuda Militia Artillery? If so, the Royal Bermuda Regiment Association [RBRA] wants to hear from you. A spokesperson said, “The Royal Bermuda Regiment Association [RBRA] wants to hear from you! The RBRA was formed in February 2020 on the eve of the Covid 19 Pandemic to promote,... Read more of this article
Video: Peppercorn Ceremony In St. George’s
[Updated with photos] The annual Peppercorn Ceremony – which was originally scheduled to take place this past April – took place today [Oct 12], following a tradition that began over 200 years ago. The State House was built in 1620 and is Bermuda’s oldest stone building. The landmark was used for the General Assembly of Bermuda until 1816, when... Read more of this article
Photos: Governor Takes Helicopter Tour
Governor Rena Lalgie took a flight aboard a Royal Navy helicopter yesterday [Oct 3], allowing the Governor “to experience first-hand the capabilities of the helicopter, as well as the unique topography of Bermuda.” Government House shared the photos below on social media, saying, “Her Excellency the Governor took to the skies yesterday... Read more of this article
RFA Helicopter Crew Train With Regiment
[Updated with video] The Royal Fleet Auxiliary [RFA] Tideforce recently conducted “winching training” with the Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard. The RFA Tideforce tweeted the photos below, saying: “MENACE 20 Winching Training Exercise with the Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard. Weighted bag first followed by the Winchman. Straight down... Read more of this article
Peppercorn Ceremony To Be Held On Oct 12
The annual Peppercorn Ceremony – which was originally scheduled to take place this past April – will now take place on Wednesday, October 12. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ceremony will take place on King’s Square in the Town of St. George. “The public are invited to attend the annual ceremony to enjoy the tradition,... Read more of this article
131 Soldiers Embodied Due To Hurricane Fiona
131 Royal Bermuda Regiment Soldiers “will be embodied on the order of the Acting Governor from 4pm Thursday in advance of the arrival of Hurricane Fiona,” the RBR confirmed today. Major Duncan Simons, the commander of the operation said, “The Regiment is tasked with providing immediate response teams, reassurance patrols, command and control... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 21-Rifle Salute For The Queen
[Updated with photos] The Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] performed a 21-rifle salute today [Sept 9] in honour of Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, died yesterday [Sept 8] aged 96 at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, ending her 70 year reign. Government House posted the photos below online, saying, “Today,... Read more of this article
Interested In Serving On Defence Board?
Governor Rena Lalgie today invited “expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced persons to join the Defence Board or the Promotions Board of the Royal Bermuda Regiment.” The Governor said: “As Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, I welcome expressions of interest from members of the public who are passionate... Read more of this article
Governor & Minister Visit RBR Junior Leaders
Governor Rena Lalgie and the Minister of National Security Michael Weeks visited Warwick Camp to spend some time with the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s Junior Leaders. A Government spokesperson said, “The Royal Bermuda Regiment Junior Leaders [JLs] is the Regiment’s Youth Programme. And young people aged 13 – 17 have been participating in... Read more of this article
Premier Pays Tribute To Randolph Hayward
Premier David Burt extended his condolences to the family of the late Randolph Hayward, who passed away on Sunday, June 26th at age 98. The Premier said, “Mr. Hayward lived a long and incredible life. He was a proud veteran of the 1st Battalion, Caribbean Regiment, Bermuda Contingent and saw war service in Italy and North Africa. “I recall visiting... Read more of this article
Minister: Regiment Attend Overseas Camp
The Royal Bermuda Regiment conducted their first overseas camp since 2019, Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said, explaining that “over 140 soldiers and police officers deployed to US Marine Corps Camp Lejeune, North Carolina” in May 2022. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [June 17] the Minister said, “I would like... Read more of this article
