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Photos & Video: St. Anthony’s Feast Procession
St. Anthony’s Church hosted a special feast day today [June 10] at their Middle Road location in Warwick which included a procession accompanied by the Somerset Brigade Band. The church held a special Mass to honour the patron saint St. Anthony before the procession which was followed by festivities in the church hall and patio with entertainment,... Read more of this article
Video: St. Anthony’s Feast Day Celebration
[Updated] St. Anthony’s Church will be having a special feast day on Sunday [June 10] at their Middle Road location in Warwick which will include a procession and bazaar. The church bulletin said, “There will be a special Mass on Sunday, June 10th at 1:30pm to honour the patron saint St. Anthony. “There will be no 11:30am Mass on this... Read more of this article
Column: Let’s All Support Meaningful Inclusion
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] The announcement by Premier Burt to Parliament on Friday – 1/6/18 – that the Government intended to honour the contribution of local people of Portuguese Ancestry, next year, is an exemplary step. This measure resonates with the global initiative of the group called ‘The Elders’, which marks their 10th... Read more of this article
Column: Continue To Learn, Uplift & Celebrate
[Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] Exactly 5 years ago I wrote a piece in the then Bermuda Sun to speak about our Portuguese-Bermudian community. Many in the Portuguese community reached out, resulting in long lasting friendships. “Often we get bogged down in the never ending Black vs White discussions and arguments. Yet we often forget... Read more of this article
Portugal Honorary Consul: ‘We Are Very Excited’
Andrea Moniz DeSouza, the Honorary Consul of Portugal, was at the House of Assembly on Friday to witness the announcement of a new 2019 holiday in Bermuda, in honour of the Portuguese community. She was acknowledged by the Premier as being in the public gallery when he made the announcement that declared 4th November 2019 a public holiday to mark the... Read more of this article
Holiday To Mark Arrival Of Portuguese Immigrants
[Updated] Noting that Bermudians of Portuguese heritage have made considerable contributions to the Island, Premier David Burt announced that November 4th, 2019 “will be declared a public holiday to mark the 170th anniversary of the arrival of the first Portuguese immigrants in Bermuda.” “Those first immigrants arrived from Madeira... Read more of this article
Footballer Pedro ‘Pauleta’ Resendes To Visit
Footballer Pedro ‘Pauleta’ Resendes will be visiting Bermuda next month where he will host a children’s Football Workshop and be honoured at a Fundraising Dinner. A spokesperson said, “The Portuguese Cultural Association [registered charity #385] and the Vasco da Gama Club are pleased to jointly announce the visit to Bermuda of footballer... Read more of this article
Video/Photos: Santo Cristo Dos Milagres Festival
[Updated with photos] The Portuguese community is gathering today [May 6] 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... Read more of this article
Community To Celebrate Portuguese Festival
This Saturday [May 5] and Sunday [May 6] will see the return of the annual Santo Cristo festival at BAA Field, with the public invited to attend free of charge. A spokesperson said, “The festival’s organizers are pleased to announce that Portuguese recording artist, José Malhoa, will be headlining the weekend’s festivities. “Malhoa... Read more of this article
Festival Of The Holy Spirit Set For July 1 & 2
The public is invited to join in on the 22nd annual Portuguese Festival of the Holy Spirit, set to take place on Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2 at Town Square in St. George’s. This year’s entertainment line-up is set to include Caroline Araujo, Minah Jardim, Jessica Vidal, Amalia Pontes, Jessica Frias and The Travellers. Portuguese food... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Santo Cristo Dos Milagres
The Portuguese community came together on Sunday 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 set... Read more of this article
Transport Minister Meets With Azores Airline
Tourism, Transport & Municipalities Minister Michael Fahy met with Azores airline SATA to “explore opportunities that might help increase airlift to Bermuda,” with Minister Fahy saying the “discussions were fruitful and we shall continue to dialogue.” Minister Fahy met with Duarte Carreiro, the international managing director... Read more of this article
Trevor Moniz’s Trip To Portugal Cost $7,061.20
A trip in May 2016 by Attorney-General & Minister of Legal Affairs Trevor Moniz to Portugal cost $7,061.20, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from Sunday, May 01, 2016 – Monday, May 09, 2016, and the web page listing said, “Meeting between the President of the Government... Read more of this article
Celebrations As Portugal Wins 2016 Euro Finals
Docksiders on Front Street was once again the scene of celebrations, following Portugal’s win in the 2016 European Championship this evening [July 10], with Portugal defeating France 1 – 0 in the finals. After the first 90 minutes resulted in a 0 – 0 draw — with Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo being carried off on a stretcher... Read more of this article
Celebrations As Portugal Defeat Wales In Semis
[Updated with video] Docksiders on Front Street is the scene of celebrations this evening [July 6] as football fans are celebrating Portugal defeating Wales in the Euro 2016 semi-final to earn a place in Sunday’s finals. The two teams went into the half time break tied 0 – 0, and in the second half Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the 50th minute... Read more of this article
Photos: Portuguese Festival Of The Holy Spirit
The 21st annual Portuguese Festival of the Holy Spirit was held on Saturday and Sunday in St. George’s, with people from around the island coming to attend the festivities. The Festival Of The Holy Spirit started centuries ago in the Azores, and is still celebrated today by Portuguese citizens and descendants worldwide. According to various reports,... Read more of this article
