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PCA Enters Into Partnership With Camões IP
The Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda has signed a protocol of cooperation with Camões – Institute of Cooperation and Language, I.P. and has “become a part of the Institute’s global network of associated schools and centres for the promotion of Portuguese language and culture.” A spokesperson said, “Camões, I.P.... Read more of this article
Green Family Donates To Portuguese Celebration
The Green Family contributed $5,000 towards the Celebrations of the 175th Anniversary of Portuguese Emigration to Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The Celebrations will honour all Portuguese/Bermudian history, heritage and culture, and celebrate all those who ventured to Bermuda, as well as their descendants. A full range of activities are planned,... Read more of this article
Photos: Vasco In U11 Tournament In The Azores
The Vasco Youth Program’s under-11 team just finished taking part in the 16th International U11 Football Tournament of the Azores, which was held on 27, 28, 29 and 30 March 2024. A spokesperson said, “The tournament, organized by Clube União Micaelense based in Ponta Delgada, Azores, was an exciting display of 7-a-side football from 32 teams... Read more of this article
Minister & Azores Advisor Discuss Blue Economy
During the World Ocean Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, Deputy Premier Walter Roban met with Luis Bernardo Costa Gomes de Brito e Abreu, Advisor to the President of the Azores on Sea Affairs, to discuss their respective plans for a sustainable Blue Economy and the common vision each country shares around preserving ocean health in their substantial Exclusive... Read more of this article
‘Portuguese Voices: Your Story, Your Voice’
In honour of the 175th anniversary of the arrival of the first Portuguese immigrants in Bermuda, the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] and the Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda and “have joined forces with StoryCenter [a US-based non-profit] to collect stories and experiences of Bermuda’s vibrant Portuguese community.” A spokesperson... Read more of this article
Registration For Portuguese School Opens
The Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda advised that registration for the Portuguese School of Bermuda for the upcoming year is open. A spokesperson said, “More information about the upcoming year can be found online at portugueseBDA.com. The registration form is on our website. Alternatively, you can navigate directly through to the form... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Portuguese Holy Spirit Festival
The annual Portuguese Festival of the Holy Spirit was held in St. George’s this weekend, with people from around the island coming to attend the festivities, which started on Friday and continued until Sunday. The Festival of the Holy Spirit started centuries ago in the Azores, and is still celebrated today by Portuguese citizens and descendants worldwide. Related... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 2023 Santo Cristo Dos Milagres
[Updated with photos & 360] The Portuguese community is gathering today [May 14] in order to celebrate “Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres” [Festival of the Christ of Miracles] and you can tune in and watch live below. Update | Video added Update | 360 degree view added A centuries old tradition that originated in the Azores... Read more of this article
Santo Cristo Festival To Be Held On May 13, 14
The annual Santo Cristo festival will be held on May 13th and 14th, marking the first full edition of the festival since the onset of the pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Next Saturday and Sunday, 13-14 May, will see the return of the annual Santo Cristo festival at BAA Field. All members of the public are invited to attend free of charge. This will... Read more of this article
Portuguese History Film To Screen On Dec 29
Method Media Bermuda will present the documentary film, FABRIC: Portuguese History in Bermuda taking place at Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on Thursday, December 29. A spokesperson said, “Method Media Bermuda is proud to bring FABRIC: Portuguese History in Bermuda back to Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute for the 5th and 6th screenings.... Read more of this article
PATI Brochure Now Available In Portuguese
The Information Commissioner’s Office [ICO] has a newly published a ‘How to Make a PATI Request’ brochure, now readily available in Portuguese. A spokesperson said, “The brochure outlines how all Bermudians and residents can make requests for public records from Bermuda’s public authorities, under the Public Access to Information [PATI]... Read more of this article
Registration Opens For Portuguese School
The Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda is reminding the public that registration for the Portuguese School of Bermuda for the upcoming year is open and can be made online at PortugueseBDA.com. A spokesperson said, “The School is run as an afterschool programme, holding classes for primary-school aged students across 6 grade levels. “The... Read more of this article
Photos: Trevor Moniz Receives Honour In Azores
Following his recent induction into the Azorean Order of Merit by the Legislative Assembly of the Azores, Trevor Moniz travelled to the Azores to receive the award in person. Mr Moniz attended the Formal Session marking Azores Day, in the city of Lagoa on the morning of Monday, 6 June 2022. The ceremony was presided over jointly by their Excellencies,... Read more of this article
Premier, OBA Leader Attend Santo Cristo Mass
Premier David Burt, Deputy Premier Walter Roban and Opposition Leader Cole Simons attended the annual Festa dos Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres mass held yesterday [May 22] at St. Theresa’s Cathedral. Premier Burt tweeted the photo below, saying, “I joined Deputy Walter Roban and the Opposition Leader, The Hon. Cole Simons at the Annual Festa... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: 2022 Santo Cristo Dos Milagres
[Updated with photos] The “Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres” [the Festival of the Christ of Miracles] is being held today [May 22] in Hamilton and you can tune in and watch live below. A centuries old tradition that originated in the Azores in the 17th century, the festival sees procession move through Hamilton, with participants walking... Read more of this article
Moniz Inducted Into Azorean Order Of Merit
Trevor Moniz has been inducted into the Azorean Order of Merit by the the Legislative Assembly of the Azores. The Portuguese Cultural Association said, “On 13 May 2022, the Legislative Assembly of the Azores inducted Mr Moniz into the Azorean Order of Merit in recognition of his professional achievements [Insígnia Autonómica de Mérito – Profissional].... Read more of this article
