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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

November 4 Holiday Garbage Collection Advisory

Due to the Portuguese Day holiday on Monday, November 4, garbage normally collected on that day will be collected on Saturday, November 2. A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is advising that due to the Portuguese Day holiday [Monday November 4], garbage normally collected on that day will be collected on Saturday, November... 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

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

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

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