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Photos: Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Flotilla Sets Sail
[Updated] Bermuda’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations kicked off this afternoon [June 2] with dozens of boats — many decorated with flags — making their way from Hamilton to the West End. Governor George Fergusson and other dignitaries boarded the JL Cecil Smith [the same ferry on which Her Majesty travelled in 2009], while a small crowd... Read more of this article
Overseas Territories To Light Beacons For Jubilee
[Updated] This weekend, the UK’s Overseas Territories, like many other countries around the world, will be marking the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee by lighting Beacons. They will join the Beacon lighting across the UK, continuing a tradition, first started to communicate but now carried out as a symbol of unity. The Queen will light the last Beacon of... Read more of this article
Photos: Police Awarded Diamond Jubilee Medals
Governor George Fergusson visited the Prospect Police Headquarters on Wednesday [May 30] where he presented Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medals to a number of police officers. Police Commissioner Michael DeSilva addressed those gathered, before the Governor spoke a few words before presenting the medals. Snacks and beverages were made available after... Read more of this article
Video: Police Receive Diamond Jubilee Medals
Yesterday [May 30] Governor George Fergusson visited Hamilton Police Station, and then traveled to the Prospect Headquarters where he presented Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medals to a number of police officers. Police Commissioner Michael Desilva addressed those gathered, before the Governor spoke a few words before presenting the medals. Read More →
Map Of Diamond Jubilee Flotilla Route
To mark the Diamond Jubilee, celebrations will take place between Saturday June 2nd and Monday June 4th. Scheduled to depart at noon on Saturday [June 2], a flotilla of local vessels will sail from Hamilton Harbour to Dockyard, and an open invitation is extended to local mariners. The JL Cecil Smith [the ferry on which Her Majesty travelled in 2009]... Read more of this article
Cadets Prepare For Diamond Jubilee Adventure
The Bermuda Sea Cadets selected to participate in the historic Diamond Jubilee Thames Pageant in London have been working very hard to complete their preparations for the event. Scheduled to depart on Wednesday evening, the work has not slackened for them one bit, and they will be very busy right up to the date of the event itself. The five Cadets... Read more of this article
Palmetto Palm Doll Designed For Queen
A special design of the traditional Bermuda Palmetto Palm Doll has been created for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Well known artisan and tradition-bearer Ronnie Chameau designed the doll that is crafted entirely from palmetto palm leaves as a special gift to Her Majesty Queen on behalf of the people of Bermuda. The palm leaves for the magnificent... Read more of this article
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration Events
To mark the Diamond Jubilee, celebrations with take place between Saturday June 2nd 2012 and Monday June 4th. The events are as follows: SATURDAY, 2 JUNE 2012 Departing at noon, a Flotilla of Local Vessels will sail from Hamilton Harbour to Dockyard; an open invitation is extended to local mariners, the JL Cecil Smith (the ferry on which Her Majesty... Read more of this article
High Tea To Celebrate Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Project Action will be holding a Bermuda Reception “High Tea” in celebration of Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. This fund-raising event will take place in the Harbour Room, Fairmont Hamilton Princess on Sunday, 3 June, 2012 at 4pm. Project Action Founding Director, Mrs. Cindy Swan said, “Many of our Seniors have limited access... Read more of this article
Events Unveiled For Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Following a series of meetings, the Diamond Jubilee Committee for Bermuda announced the proposed celebrations for the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen. In keeping with the celebrations in the UK and around the Commonwealth, events will be family-centered, inclusive and involve themes central to Her Majesty’s reign. The outline of the proposed... Read more of this article
Premier Announces Diamond Jubilee Book
Yesterday [Mar.20] Premier Paula Cox announced plans for a commemorative book to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Premier Cox said, “Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory and we recognise that the United Kingdom has suggested a number of celebratory events marking Her Majesty’s Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee. “His Excellency... Read more of this article
St Peter’s Church Gets Royal Title
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, celebrating her Diamond Jubilee, has redesignated St Peter’s Church in St George’s as ‘Their Majesties Chappell’, in honour of the church’s 400th anniversary this year. The first of the Anniversary year’s events will take place on Sunday, March 18th, with a ‘Service to Celebrate the Intituling of St Peter’s... Read more of this article
