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Video: BNV Panel Discusses Portuguese Holiday
Weekend festivities marking the 170th anniversary of the first Portuguese migrants arriving in Bermuda are aimed at the entire community, and the holiday is a proud moment for the island’s Portuguese Bermudian community. This was from former Member of Parliament and local businessman Jeff Sousa, who sits on the steering committee responsible... Read more of this article
Portuguese Anniversary Commemorative Stamp
Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert announced that the Bermuda Post Office [BPO] will issue a new commemorative stamp in celebration of the 170th anniversary of the arrival of Portuguese immigrants to Bermuda. “The public will be aware that on Monday November 4th, the occasion will be marked with a national holiday. The stamp series... Read more of this article
Portuguese Day Garbage Collection Advisory
Due to the Portuguese Day holiday on Monday, November 4, the garbage that would normally be collected on that day will be collected on Saturday [Nov 2]. A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is advising that due to the Portuguese Day holiday [Monday November 4], garbage that would normally be collected on that day will... Read more of this article
Series Of Events To Celebrate 170th Anniversary
In celebration of the 170th anniversary of the arrival of the first Portuguese immigrants in Bermuda, a series of events have been scheduled for next month, including an official visit from the President of the Azores, His Excellency, Mr. Vasco Cordeiro. A Government spokesperson said, “In celebration of the public holiday next month to mark... Read more of this article
Win Free Tickets To ‘The Three Rs’ Concert
In commemoration of the arrival of the first Portuguese immigrants in Bermuda, a concert event dubbed ‘The Three Rs’ will be held on Sunday, November 3 at the #1 Car Park in Hamilton, featuring performances by Romaine Virgo, Richie Campbell, and more, with Bernews giving away four pairs of free tickets – a total of eight – to the show. The... Read more of this article
Photos: “170 Years Of Portuguese In Bermuda”
An exhibit titled “170 Years of Portuguese in Bermuda” was held this evening [Oct 11] at the Washington Mall in Hamilton. A number of events are being held this year to celebrate 170 years of Portuguese in Bermuda. Noting that Bermudians of Portuguese heritage have made considerable contributions to the Island, Premier David Burt previously announced... Read more of this article
“170 Years Of Portuguese In Bermuda” Exhibit
An exhibit titled “170 Years of Portuguese in Bermuda” will be held tomorrow [Oct 11] at Washington Mall in Hamilton. The Casa dos Açores da Bermuda said, “Come out and celebrate with us 170 years of Portuguese in Bermuda. All are welcome. Friday, 11 October at 6.15pm. “A heartfelt thanks to Washington Mall, Bermuda for allowing... Read more of this article
Azorean Fado Musicians To Perform In Bermuda
The Portuguese Cultural Association will be hosting an evening of Fado music on Saturday, October 5th at the Vasco da Gama Club. A spokesperson said, “The Portuguese Cultural Association is pleased to announce an evening of Fado music to take place on 5 October 2019 featuring musicians coming from the Azores: Alfredo Gago da Câmara [Guitar and... Read more of this article
Casa Dos Açores Supports Pride Parade
Saying they are “proud to support equal rights,” the Casa dos Açores da Bermuda said they will be supporting Pride Bermuda, and will be selling Portuguese donuts and coffee at Victoria Park, with proceeds to benefit charity. “We are proud to support equal rights for all members of our community. Temos orgulho em apoiar direitos iguais... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Vasco Host Feast Celebration
Vasco da Gama Club hosted a celebration of the Feast of São João at Victoria Park this afternoon [June 23] with the event open for members of the public to attend free of charge. Visiting from Canada and performing at the festival was the Portuguese folklore group, Grupo Folclórico Campinos do Ribatejo of Montreal who were joined by the Club’s... Read more of this article
Feast Of São João at Victoria Park On June 23
This Sunday [June 23] Vasco da Gama Club will host a celebration of the Feast of São João at Victoria Park. “This will take place from 3pm to 7pm, and all members of the public are invited to attend free of charge,” a spokesperson said. “There will be food and drinks for sale, but the culinary highlight of the event will be grilled... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: St. Anthony’s Feast Procession
[Updated with photos] St. Anthony’s Church is having a special feast day today [June 16] at their Middle Road location which includes a procession after the Mass. The special Mass is to honour the patron saint St. Anthony before the procession which is followed by festivities with entertainment, food, games, a fun castle, Portuguese donuts, raffles... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s National Select Team Announced
The road to the Gold Cup continues when the Bermuda Men’s National Select team will play a match against Sao Miguel Azorean Select on Saturday, May 25th at the National Sports Center. A BFA spokesperson said, “The team will be chosen from the following players which include some old faces and a few new ones. “Players are Jahquil Hill,... Read more of this article
Bermuda vs Azores Football On May 25th
The Bermuda football team will play against a Sao Miguel, Azores Select Team on May 25th at the National Sports Center. The event poster said, “In Celebrating 170 years since the arrival in Bermuda of the first Portuguese immigrants, the Bermuda Football Association in partnership with Vasco da Gama Club brings international football at its best. “Bermuda... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: 2019 Santo Cristo Dos Milagres
[Updated with photos] The island’s Portuguese community is gathering today [May 19] to celebrate “Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres”, the Festival of the Christ of Miracles. There was a mass at St Theresa’s Cathedral, and then a procession through the streets of Hamilton to BAA Field, where the festivities will continue until this... Read more of this article
Community To Celebrate Portuguese Festival
Saturday May 18th and Sunday May 19th will see the return of the annual Santo Cristo festival at BAA Field, and everyone is invited to attend free of charge. The festival’s organizers said they are pleased to announce that Portuguese recording artist Tony Borges and the Euro Band will be headlining the weekend’s festivities, saying they are a ”new... Read more of this article
