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Post Office To Resume Canadian Service
The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] has announced that mail delivery to Canada will resume on Monday [December 23]. A spokesperson said: “As operations return to normal, customers are advised that due to backlogs within Canada’s postal network, deliveries from Bermuda may be slower than usual. “The BPO appreciates the public’s understanding... Read more of this article
Post Office Security Team Earns PSEA Award
The Bermuda Post Office Security Team — Richard Hazelwood, Tekle Ming, John Pitcher, Keith Wainwright, Barbara Ingemann, Samuel Brangman, and Dwayne Brown — earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for November. A Government spokesperson said, “On Friday, December 13th, the Government of Bermuda announced the Bermuda Post... Read more of this article
Government Sending Household Mailers
The Government advised today that “two household mailers providing the public with information of the most recent initiatives and programmes planned to assist the community will be landing in mailboxes across the island in the upcoming days and weeks.” A Government spokesperson said, “The mailers share highlights of the Mid-Year Budget... Read more of this article
BPO Updates On Canada Postal Mail
The Bermuda Post Office announced that “due to the ongoing Canada Post industrial action, a resolution cannot be forecast at this time. Therefore, to ensure the security of mail, during this time, effective Monday, December 2nd, 2024 all outbound mail transport to Canada will be suspended until the strike ends.” A spokesperson said, “At... Read more of this article
BPO Advises Of Canada Post Delays
The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] is “advising the public that Canada Post is currently engaged in an ongoing national strike.” A BPO spokesperson said: “At this time, the BPO will continue to accept and transport mail to Canada, however BPO customers are advised that there will be delivery delays due to the strike.” A BPO spokesperson confirmed... Read more of this article
Alternative Christmas Trees Stamp Now Available
The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] has announced that its latest commemorative stamp series, Bermuda Inspired Alternative Christmas Trees, is now available for purchase. A Government spokesperson said, “The new stamps feature alternative Christmas trees created by the talented members of the Garden Club of Bermuda. Stamp imagery features trees that were... Read more of this article
‘Mary Prince’ Commemorative Stamp Issue
The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] announced the latest commemorative stamp issue ~ “Mary Prince”. A Government spokesperson said, “In keeping with this month’s Emancipation observations, the Bermuda Post Office [BPO] is pleased to advise of the latest commemorative stamp issue ~ ‘Mary Prince’. This newest stamp series features imagery... Read more of this article
Samuel Brangman Jr Appointed To CPU Post
Samuel Brangman Jr. has been appointed as the Secretary General of the Caribbean Postal Union [CPU] effective July 1. A Government spokesperson said, “The Cabinet Office is pleased to advise that the Government of Bermuda’s Postmaster General, Mr. Samuel Brangman Jr. has been appointed as the Secretary General of the Caribbean Postal Union,... Read more of this article
Minister Campbell Attends UPU Forum In Cayman
The Cabinet Office advised that Minister Vance Campbell is currently attending the Universal Postal Union [UPU] Regional Strategy Forum 2024. A Government spokesperson said, “Taking place in the Cayman Islands, from June 3 – 4, the Forum is an important gathering that will deliberate on the future strategy development of the UPU, which is... Read more of this article
‘Bermuda Fruits’ Stamp Collection Released
[Updated with video] “To celebrate the variety of naturally occurring vegetation on our small island, I am pleased to announce the launch of a new commemorative stamp collection showcasing Bermuda Fruits,” said Minister for the Cabinet Office Vance Campbell at the Post Office’s unveiling of the latest commemorative stamp collection to celebrate... Read more of this article
Backyard Birds Commemorative Stamp Issue
The Philatelic Bureau of the Bermuda Post Office will be releasing a new commemorative stamp issue, “Backyard Birds” on Thursday, September 21, 2023. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, nine songbird species live in backyards across the Bermuda archipelago. Of these, seven were introduced by humans, while two species are indigenous to Bermuda,... Read more of this article
Column: MyBermudaPost Judicial Review
[Column written by OBA Senator Douglas De Couto] The PLP Government regularly makes deals that don’t make sense, and at worse, is actively against the interest of the Bermudian people, and in violation of the Government’s own procedures and laws. The Government then cynically tries to use all means within its power to hide the truth of its actions... Read more of this article
