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Photos: Portuguese 175th Anniversary Reception
President of the Azores José Manuel Bolieiro visited Bermuda to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the first arrival of Portuguese immigrants, and last night [Nov 2] a cocktail reception and dinner was held at the Grotto Bay Beach Resort. Those in attendance included Deputy Premier Walter Roban, Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson and Governor Rena... Read more of this article
Photos: Azores President Bolieiro Arrives
President of the Azores José Manuel Bolieiro arrived in Bermuda today [Nov 2] to help celebrate the 175th anniversary of the first arrival of Portuguese immigrants to Bermuda. A spokesperson previously said, “The ’175th Portuguese Commemorations Committee’ wishes to let the public know that the President of the Azores, José Manuel... Read more of this article
Azores President Bolieiro To Visit Bermuda
President of the Azores José Manuel Bolieiro is set to visit Bermuda to help celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the first arrival of Portuguese emigrants to Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The “175th Portuguese Commemorations Committee” wishes to let the public know that the President of the Azores, José Manuel Bolieiro, will be visiting... Read more of this article
Bermuda Congratulates Azores On Legislation
The Government of Bermuda “extends its congratulations to the Autonomous Region of the Azores, which passed groundbreaking legislation to protect 30% of their waters and designating the largest marine protected area [MPA] network in the North Atlantic.” A Government spokesperson said, “This historic decision safeguards 287,000 square kilometers... Read more of this article
MP Kim Swan Attends Vasco Anniversary
Junior Minister Kim Swan accepted an invitation from the Executive Board of the Vasco da Gama Club to attend a cocktail reception in celebration of the Club’s anniversary. A spokesperson said, “On Saturday October 12th, 2024 Junior Minister Kim Swan accepted the invitation of the Executive Board of Vasco da Gama Club to participate in a cocktail... Read more of this article
Black Pony Gallery Selling Azores Artwork
The Black Pony Gallery is selling artwork in the temporary exhibition, Alternative Voices: A Perspective on Contemporary Art from the Azores, which is on display at the National Museum of Bermuda in Dockyard. The exhibition is in honour of the 175th anniversary of the first arrival of Portuguese Immigrants to Bermuda with a specific feature on the contemporary... Read more of this article
Column: Andrade On Azoreans In Bermuda
[Opinion column written by José Andrade] We have always been, and still are, a people of migrants. We have been in the Azores for almost six centuries, and for more than 400 years we have left here, without ever leaving these islands. We left successively for Maranhão in the 17th century; for Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul and even Uruguay in the... Read more of this article
Column: Andrade On Azores, Bermuda & More
[Opinion column written by José Andrade] In 2021, the House of the Azores of Bermuda added a third important date to its recent but eventful history. Founded on 10 March 2015, it officially inaugurated its headquarters on 4 November 2019 and, thanks to the major refurbishment work carried out in the meantime, now offers the Azorean community a community... Read more of this article
Portuguese School Opens Registration
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
Lecture On 175 Years Of Portuguese History
The Department of Culture, in collaboration with the Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda, hosted a Bermudian Heartbeats Lecture featuring Azorean historian Eduardo Medeiros. A Government spokesperson said, “Last week [June 27], the Department of Culture hosted their latest Bermudian Heartbeats Lecture Series, in collaboration with the Portuguese... Read more of this article
175th Anniversary Event To Be Held On June 29th
The 175th Anniversary Commemorations Committee announced a community event at the Casa dos Açores on June 29, 2024, to celebrate 175 years of Portuguese immigration to Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The 175th Anniversary Commemorations Committee is delighted to announce a highly anticipated community event on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the Casa... Read more of this article
Photos: NMB Launches Azorean Art Exhibit
The National Museum of Bermuda launched a new exhibition, “Alternative Voices: A Perspective on Contemporary Art from the Azores,” featuring works by Azorean artists and celebrating the 175th anniversary of Portuguese immigration to Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “On the evening of Thursday, June 6, 2024, a new temporary exhibition... Read more of this article
