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‘Beginning Of Enhanced Friendship With Azores’
Today [May 20] in the House of Assembly, Premier Michael Dunkley provided an overview of his visit to the Azores and the signing of the MOU, saying it is “is just the beginning of an enhanced friendship with the Azores.” The Premier was accompanied to the Azores by Attorney-General Trevor Moniz, Secretary to the Cabinet Dr. Derrick Binns... Read more of this article
Bermuda Folk Club To Host Portuguese Night
Portuguese Night at the Bermuda Folk Club will be held tomorrow [May 14] at Spanish Point Boat Club, with the event to take place from 8.00pm to 11.00pm. Admission costs $15, or $10 for Folk Club members, with a portion of the night’s proceeds to be donated to the newly refurbished Spanish Point Boat Club. The event poster says, “Join us... Read more of this article
Photos: ‘Very Successful’ Azores Visit Concludes
Today [May 5], Premier Michael Dunkley concluded what he termed a “very successful” visit to the Azores and he noted that the trip has “helped foster a greater appreciation and understanding between Bermuda and the Azores.” On the final full day of the Azores trip, Premier Dunkley and the Bermuda delegation continued their extensive... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Delegation Tours Azores Sites
Following yesterday’s [May 3] Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] signing between the Governments of Bermuda and the Azores, Premier Michael Dunkley and the Bermuda delegation engaged in a full slate of activities to see the cultural and natural landmarks of the Island and to learn about the Azores’ business and technology sectors. “Yesterday... Read more of this article
MOU An ‘Historic Occasion’ For Bermuda, Azores
Earlier this morning [May 3] , on behalf of Bermuda, the Premier Michael Dunkley, officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] with the Government of the Autonomous Region of Azores. The significance and aim of the MOU is to formalize the historical, cultural, educational, environmental and commercial ties that unite the territories of Bermuda... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: Santo Cristo Dos Milagres Festival
The Portuguese community came together yesterday [May 1] in order to celebrate “Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres” [Festival of the Christ of Miracles]. A centuries old tradition that originated in the Azores in the 17th century, the festival sees a solemn procession move through Hamilton, with participants walking on a carpet of flowers... Read more of this article
Photos: 2016 Santo Cristo Dos Milagres Festival
[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Portuguese community came together today [May 1] to celebrate a centuries old tradition that originated in the Azores in the 17th century. The “Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres” [Festival of the Christ of Miracles], sees a solemn procession through Hamilton with participants walking on a carpet of flowers... Read more of this article
Vasco Welcomes News Of Immigration Changes
The Vasco da Gama Club and Portuguese Cultural Association said they welcome the news that the Government plans to amend the immigration laws, saying the Portuguese community and other long-term residents “have strong roots in Bermuda” and these changes will “strengthen our Bermuda community” and “allow people to call Bermuda... Read more of this article
Photos: 2015 Portuguese Presepio Nativity Scene
The Presepio is a three dimensional representation of the birth of Jesus Christ, composed of figures arranged according to its designer and includes realistic elements such as houses, rocks, plants etc, which is prepared for Christmas. The creation of these works of art is a long standing tradition held by many Portuguese families on the island. The... Read more of this article
CCS Group Expands, Opens Office In Portugal
CCS Group Limited, a Bermuda based systems integrator and information technology company that provides local and international customers with advanced communications solutions and consulting services, has opened an office in Lisbon, Portugal. “The European base has been set up to so that CCS can offer the same advanced ICT solutions and support... Read more of this article
America’s Cup To Be Broadcast In Portugal
Portuguese broadcaster Sport TV has acquired the broadcast rights to all events in the 35th America’s Cup for Portugal. Under the new deal, Sport TV will broadcast live racing and highlights from all events, including the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series in 2015 and 2016 [beginning this weekend in Portsmouth, UK], the Louis Vuitton America’s... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: Portuguese Holy Spirit Festival
The annual Festival of the Holy Spirit — which started centuries ago in the Azores and is still celebrated by Portuguese citizens and descendants worldwide — took place in St. George’s this past weekend. The two night event was filled with entertainment including visiting Portuguese singer Sarah Pacheco, Caroline Araujo and friends Ashley... Read more of this article
