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Queen’s Baton Visits 68 Nations & Territories
The 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay has now visited 68 nations and territories of the Commonwealth — including Bermuda — in 253 days, with visits to Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales remaining in the international journey. A spokesperson said, “In recent weeks the Baton has visited Commonwealth nations and territories spanning North America,... Read more of this article
Queen’s Baton Relay Completes Bermuda Visit
The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay has completed its visit to Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay has completed its visit to Bermuda, the 62nd destination out of the 72 Commonwealth nations and territories it will be visiting. “The Baton arrived on Sunday, May 22nd 2022 and was officially welcomed by Bermuda... Read more of this article
Photos: Queen’s Baton Relay Tours Bermuda
[Updated with video] The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay arrived in Bermuda – the 62nd destination out of the 72 Commonwealth nations and territories it will be visiting – this week, and has toured the island from east to west, with many notable people involved. Bernews caught up with the Baton in the west end yesterday, which involved... Read more of this article
Queen’s Baton Relay Two Day Tour Schedule
The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] today announced the schedule of events that will take place during the Queen’s Baton Relay from Sunday [May 22] to Monday [May 23]. A spokesperson said, “As we anticipate the Queen’s Baton Relay’s arrival to our shores, we would like to also invite the public to join us in celebration as we show off our... Read more of this article
Queen’s Baton To Arrive In Bermuda On May 22
The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay will arrive in Bermuda on May 22, marking the 62nd destination out of the 72 Commonwealth nations and territories it will be visiting. A spokesperson said, “On Sunday May 22nd 2022, Peter Dunne, Bermuda Olympic Association President and Branwen Smith-King, Bermuda Olympic Association Secretary General,... Read more of this article
Queen’s Baton To Arrive In Bermuda In 2022
The Queen’s Baton will arrive in Bermuda on May 22, 2022, as part of the Queen’s Baton Relay leading up to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The statement from the Birmingham 2022 website said, “The international route spans an impressive 269 days, spending between two and four days in each nation or territory, covering approximately... Read more of this article
Photos: Queens Baton Bermuda Visit
The Queens Baton was greeted fondly in the East End on the first full day of activity, as Tre Houston took time out to hold the Baton that contains the Queens message he is hoping to hear at the Opening Ceremony in Australia. The Baton moved to the St. Peters Church, were officials were greeted and given a tour and a history lesson. The Baton made it... Read more of this article
Minister Scott Praises Queen’s Baton Relay
Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [May 9], Minister of Community, Culture and Sports Wayne Scott praised the Queen’s Baton Relay, which recently visited Bermudain the lead up to the Commonwealth Games, is a “much-loved tradition” that he hopes will “champion the values, successes and spirit of the Commonwealth Family.” Minister... Read more of this article
Queen’s Baton Stops At Agricultural Exhibition
This afternoon [Apr 26] the Queen’s Baton made a special visit to the Agricultural Exhibition, where it was led into the Show Ring by the Bermuda Regiment Band and carried by 2014 CARIFTA Games double medalist Kyrah Scraders, who won silver in the 1500m and gold in the 800m earlier this month. The baton was then carried by Bermuda’s Commonwealth... Read more of this article
Video: Queen’s Baton Continues Bermuda Tour
[Updated with video] It was a full morning with the Queen’s Baton Relay making several stops throughout the Island with several more still to go. Starting in St. George’s the Baton was welcomed and received by the Mayor of St. George’s Mr. Garth Rothwell, former Premier Dame Jennifer Smith and Commonwealth Games medalist Brian Wellman. Then after... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Queen’s Baton Arrives In Bermuda
Bermuda became the 60th stop on the Queen’s Baton Relay’s 118,000 mile and 248-day journey, as the baton and its entourage arrived on the island yesterday evening [Apr 25]. The Relay is part of the build up to the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, which are set to begin on July 23. The baton is currently making its way throughout... Read more of this article
Queen’s Baton Relay In Bermuda Tomorrow
Bermuda, the 60th stop on the Queen’s Baton Relay’s 118,000 mile and 248-day journey throughout the 71 nations of the Commonwealth, will provide an integral link when it welcomes the baton as part of the most engaging and exciting Relay in history on April 25, 2014. Thousands of people will carry the Baton, a symbol of the unity and diversity... Read more of this article
Queen’s Baton To Arrive In Bermuda On April 25
On Friday, 25 April 2014, the Queen’s Baton will arrive in Bermuda as part of the Glasgow 2014 Queen’s Baton Relay leading up to the XX Commonwealth Games. The Relay began at Buckingham Palace on 9 October 2013 with Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II placing her message of goodwill in the Baton. It will conclude on 23 July 2014 at the opening ceremony... Read more of this article
Bermuda On Queen’s Baton Relay Route
The International Sector Route for the Queen’s Baton Relay was recently unveiled at Glasgow’s Emirates Arena, and will pass through Bermuda. The relay, a unique element of the Commonwealth Games, will visit every nation and territory of the Commonwealth including Bermuda. The relay unites the two billion citizens of the Commonwealth in a celebration... Read more of this article
