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‘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
‘Reflections’ On New Commemorative Stamps
The Philatelic Bureau of the Bermuda Post Office [BPO] announced the latest commemorative stamp issue ~ “Bermuda Reflections”. “This newest stamp series features the photographs of Laurie Zuill and her reflective images of various areas around the island. Ms. Zuill, a Bermudian photographer, has said, “I enjoy reflection photography because... Read more of this article
Coronation Of King Charles Stamp Now Available
The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] is reminding the public that the Commemorative Stamp marking the Coronation His Majesty King Charles III is available for purchase. A Government spokesperson said, “As the public will recall, King Charles III was crowned on May 6th at Westminster Abbey. “The Post Office produced one thousand [1,000] first day covers... Read more of this article
Governor Presented With King Charles Stamp
Governor Rena Lalgie received the Bermuda Post Office’s latest Commemorative Stamp which depicts King Charles III. A spokesperson said, “Earlier today [June 22], Minister of Tourism and the Cabinet Office, Vance Campbell presented Her Excellency the Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie with a framed portrait of the Bermuda Post Office’s [BPO] latest... Read more of this article
Minister Campbell On Coronation Stamp Release
“To commemorate this rare occasion, the Bermuda Post Office [BPO] will be issuing a Coronation stamp and first-day cover later this month,” Minister of Tourism and the Cabinet Office Vance Campbell said, adding that “the stamp will be entitled The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.” Speaking in the House of Assembly ... Read more of this article
King Charles III Commemorative $35 Stamp
The Bermuda Post Office’s [BPO] Philatelic Bureau has announced the release of a commemorative $35 stamp to mark the Coronation of King Charles III. A Government spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s stamp is the first to be issued within the Commonwealth or the Overseas Territories and is the highest denomination of any stamp depicting King Charles III... Read more of this article
Disruption In UK Royal Mail Service
The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] is advising that the UK’s Royal Mail is “currently experiencing a severe service disruption to its export services following a cyber incident.” A Government spokesperson said, “Currently Royal Mail is temporarily unable to dispatch letters and small parcels to overseas destinations, including Bermuda. “Additionally,... Read more of this article
Delays In Mail Continue Between UK & Bermuda
The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] is advising “that there continue to be delays experienced with international mail between the UK and Bermuda” which is “due to the ongoing Royal Mail industrial action, which is causing delivery delays and service disruptions.” A Government spokesperson said, “The BPO is encouraging residents... Read more of this article
Photos: Post Office Team Clean Up Gardens
On Friday, Bermuda Post Office [BPO] employees volunteered their time by partnering with the Department of Parks to clean up and beautify the Botanical Gardens. A spokesperson said, “The initiative celebrated World Post Day [WPD], an annual observance that is recognised globally today, Sunday, 9 October. WPD intends to raise awareness of the... Read more of this article
Bermuda Post Office: Delays In UK Mail
Due to “industrial action in the UK, mail going to the UK from Bermuda will experience delivery delays and service disruptions,” the Bermuda Post Office advised today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] advised today that due to ongoing Royal Mail industrial action in the United Kingdom [UK], mail going to the... Read more of this article
RFI Issued: Electric Motorcycles Procurement
The Government has issued a Request for Information [RFI] for procuring electric motorcycles for the Bermuda Post Office. The RFI says [PDF], “The Cabinet Office is responsible for procuring motorcycles for the Bermuda Post Office. A fleet of motorcycles are used by Bermuda Post Office to deliver mail and packages to residents and businesses across... Read more of this article
Photos: Commemorative Stamp Unveiling
The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] held a Commemorative Stamp unveiling yesterday [Aug 4] in recognition of the St David’s Islanders and Native Community’s 20th Anniversary Pow Wow. “It is critically important that we preserve the traditions and culture of our Native American ancestors, such as the Pow Wow, to remind all of Bermuda of this poignant... Read more of this article
Video: Commemorative Stamp Unveiling
The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] is holding a Commemorative Stamp unveiling this morning [Aug 4] in recognition of the St David’s Islanders and Native Community’s 20th Anniversary Pow Wow. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 17-minute replay is below Related... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Clarence Hill Posters Unveiled
“Today we are here to commemorate that glorious moment when Clarence Hill put tiny Bermuda on the Olympic map,” Minister of the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert said as commemorative posters featuring Mr Hill were unveiled at the Post Office in Hamilton. Minister Furbert said, “I want to welcome you all here today for this momentous occasion,... Read more of this article
