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Coast Guard To Patrol Over Holiday Weekend

Coast Guard To Patrol Over Holiday Weekend

The Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard urges people to enjoy their time on the water safely as the island prepares for a long holiday weekend. As residents and visitors take their places on beaches and boats, the unit will step up patrols to guard against anti-social behaviour or actions that put people at risk. Captain Jeffrey Patterson, the Coast... Read more of this article

Minister Weeks Urges Responsible Behaviour

Minister Weeks Urges Responsible Behaviour

“National Heroes Day is a time to honour the heroes who have shaped Bermuda into the vibrant and thriving Island that we are today. Let us celebrate responsibly, showing respect for one another and our community,” said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, ahead of the upcoming holiday weekend. A Government spokesperson said, “National... Read more of this article

Police On National Heroes’ Day Holiday

Police On National Heroes’ Day Holiday

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] held a press conference regarding the upcoming National Heroes’ Day holiday weekend. Superintendent Sean Field-Lament said, “With the National Heroes’ Day holiday weekend almost upon us, the public can look forward to a host of social events, including carnival type activity starting Thursday, 15th June 2023 and... Read more of this article

BSX Closed For National Heroes Day Holiday

BSX Closed For National Heroes Day Holiday

The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] advises that the Exchange will be closed on Monday, June 19 in observance of the Bermuda National Heroes Day Public Holiday. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] advises that the Exchange will be closed on Monday, 19 June 2023 in observance of the Bermuda National Heroes Day Public Holiday. The... Read more of this article

MarketPlace National Heroes Day Holiday Hours

MarketPlace National Heroes Day Holiday Hours

The MarketPlace has provided information about their opening hours during the National Heroes Day holiday — which will take place on Monday, June 19 — with their graphic stating that their Shelly Bay, Heron Bay, Modern Mart, and Pricerite Warwick stores will be open from 8.00am to 6.00pm. Related Stories MarketPlace National Heroes Day Holiday... Read more of this article

Minister Owen Darrell On National Heroes Day

Minister Owen Darrell On National Heroes Day

“June is the month when we honour our National Heroes: those who have given extraordinary contributions resulting in the betterment of our country and citizenry, ” Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Senator Owen Darrell said. Speaking today [June 7] in the Senate, the Minister said, “June is the month when we honour our National... Read more of this article

Video: 2022 Premier’s Concert Performances

Video: 2022 Premier’s Concert Performances

The Premier’s Concert was recently held, serving as an “annual showcase of Bermudian talent, featuring musicians, visual artists, poets and dancers who have received sponsorship from the Department of Culture or the Bermuda Arts Council.” The video description noted that that concert featured: Jay III [with Sacha Dill and Antoine Williams] Melanie... Read more of this article

BPS Thank Public For Cooperation During Holiday

BPS Thank Public For Cooperation During Holiday

Noting that while there was an altercation at the Arboretum and 48 arrests made over the course of the holiday weekend [34 of which were for outstanding warrants] the police said it was a “relatively quiet Heroes Day holiday, in terms of serious crime” and thanked the public for their co-operation. A police spokesperson said, “A relatively... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: J.A.M. J’Ouvert Carnival Event

Photos & Video: J.A.M. J’Ouvert Carnival Event

[Updated with photos] The J.A.M. J’Ouvert AM was held starting at 3.00am this morning [June 20], with the event held as part of the ‘Carnival in Bermuda’ festivities. The Carnival includes a wide range of events set to take place all weekend and today; we will post a photo gallery later on, and you can view all our coverage of the Carnival festivities... Read more of this article

Video: Bermuda National Heroes Highlighted

Video: Bermuda National Heroes Highlighted

Bermuda is observing National Heroes Day today [June 20], and the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs created a video series highlighting the island’s national heroes: Mary Prince, Gladys Morrell, Sir John Swan, Dr. Pauulu Kamarakafego, Dr. E.F. Gordon, Dame Lois Browne-Evans, Sir Henry Tucker, and Sir ET Richards. Minister of Youth,... Read more of this article

Opposition Leader On National Heroes Day

Opposition Leader On National Heroes Day

[National Heroes Day message from Opposition Leader Cole Simons] Bermuda’s National Heroes Day is the celebration of the outstanding people who made Bermuda the great country with a sterling reputation and a culture which is envied internationally. Indeed, our national heroes, our teachers and college lecturers, athletes, artistes and musicians, political... Read more of this article

Heroes Day Weekend City Trash Collection

Heroes Day Weekend City Trash Collection

The City of Hamilton provided information on the garbage collection schedule during the National Heroes Day holiday weekend. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton wishes to advise City businesses and residents that garbage collection will be scheduled on the following dates during the Heroes Day Weekend: There will be no collection of kitchen... Read more of this article

BSX Closed For National Heroes Day Holiday

BSX Closed For National Heroes Day Holiday

The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] advised that the Exchange will be closed on Monday, June 20th in observance of the Bermuda National Heroes Day Public Holiday. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] advises that the Exchange will be closed on Monday, 20th, June 2022 in observance of the Bermuda National Heroes Day Public Holiday. The... Read more of this article

‘Proud To Recognise Our National Heroes’

‘Proud To Recognise Our National Heroes’

On Monday, June 20, Bermuda will observe National Heroes Day. and the Government said “as the community is aware, this is the designated day when Bermuda pays tribute to those eight individuals who have made significant contributions to our society.” Bermuda’s National Heroes are: Mary Prince Gladys Misick Morrell Sir John W. Swan, KBE,... Read more of this article

National Heroes Day Holiday Ferry Schedule

National Heroes Day Holiday Ferry Schedule

The Department of Marine and Ports Services has issued the ferry schedule for the upcoming National Heroes Day holiday on Monday, June 20. A Government spokesperson said, “The timetable will be as follows: Blue Route: Operating on the weekday schedule between Hamilton and Dockyard. Orange Route: Operating on the weekday schedule between Dockyard... Read more of this article

Trash Collection Advisory: National Heroes Day

Trash Collection Advisory: National Heroes Day

The Ministry of Public Works advised that “that due to National Heroes Day on Monday, 20 June 2022, household waste collection will follow a rollover schedule.” A Government spokesperson said, “This means that waste that was due to be collected on Monday will be picked up on Tuesday; Tuesday’s will be collected on Wednesday; Wednesday’s... Read more of this article