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Wreaths Laid In Belgium For Bermudians
[Written by Dr Edward Harris] Belgium and the Western Front are a long way from Bermuda, not only geographically, but now, as the years roll on inexorably, over a century and five years distant since the “Great War”, or First World War, ended on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, being the 11th of November 1918. On the... Read more of this article
Remembrance Day Weekend Policing Activity
The police “conducted proactive patrols throughout” the island during the Remembrance Day holiday weekend, and 27 people were arrested and a total of 84 traffic tickets were issued. A police spokesperson said, “During the Remembrance Day holiday weekend, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] conducted proactive patrols throughout the island.... Read more of this article
Video: Kimberley Durrant Lays Wreath In UK
U.K. representative at the Bermuda London Office Kimberley Durrant laid a wreath on behalf of Bermuda at the Cenotaph in London in order to mark Remembrance Day. The wreath, laid with others from representatives from the British Overseas Territories, included a note saying “on behalf of the Government of the people of Bermuda.” Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Waste Collection Adjusts For Remembrance Day
The Ministry of Public Works is “reminding residents that due to the today’s Remembrance Day Holiday [November 13] household waste collection will follow a rollover schedule. A Government spokesperson said, “This rollover means that household waste regularly collected on Monday will be collected tomorrow, Tuesday. “Tuesday’s... Read more of this article
Soldiers Honoured To Take Part In Parade
Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers said they were honoured to be among veterans as they took part in the Remembrance Day parade in Hamilton today [Nov 11]. A spokesperson said, “Crowds gathered on Front Street and in the grounds of the Cabinet Office for a ceremony to commemorate those who fell in the two world wars and other campaigns of the Allied... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 2023 Remembrance Day Parade
[Updated with photos] Bermuda is commemorating Remembrance Day with a ceremony and parade in Hamilton today [Nov 11] and you can tune in and watch live below. We will have a photo gallery later on and you can view all our coverage of this year, and past years, Remembrance Day events by clicking here. Update | The one hour replay is below Related... Read more of this article
Nicky Gurret Creates ‘Remember Forever’ Art
In advance of Remembrance Day, Nicky Gurret created a “Remember Forever” installation in Victoria Park, surrounding the war memorial with poppies. The artist used parts of painted plastic bottles to create the red poppies, and said, “The poppy installation is a symbol of both Remembrance and hope for a peaceful future.” Bermuda will... Read more of this article
Remembrance Day Parade On November 11
The Remembrance Day parade will be held on Saturday morning [Nov 11] on Front Street. The Government spokesperson said, “In solemn remembrance of those men and women who served in armed conflicts, Bermuda is set to observe Remembrance Day 2023 with the annual Remembrance Day Ceremony and Parade on Saturday, 11 November. “The ceremony will... Read more of this article
Regiment Donates $1,000 To Bermuda Legion
The Royal Bermuda Regiment Association [RBRA] donated $100 to the Bermuda Legion for their annual poppy fundraising appeal. A spokesperson said, “On November 7th the Royal Bermuda Regiment Association President Peter L. Aldrich [Left] and Vice President Roderick Spencer [Right] presented Carol Everson [Center] of the Bermuda Legion a check for... Read more of this article
Remembrance Day Waste Collection Advisory
The Ministry of Public Works advises that due to the upcoming Remembrance Day Holiday on Monday, 13 November, household waste collection will follow a rollover schedule. A Government spokesperson said, “This rollover means that household waste regularly collected on Monday will be collected on Tuesday, Tuesday’s trash will be collected on... Read more of this article
MarketPlace Stores Remembrance Day Hours
MarketPlace said its stores in Shelly Bay, Heron Bay, and Modern Mart will be open from 8am to 6pm on Monday November 13th, as the island marks the Remembrance Day holiday. Related Stories BSX Closed For Remembrance Day Holiday MarketPlace Remembrance Day Store Hours BSX Will Be Closed For Remembrance Day MarketPlace Remembrance Day Store Hours MarketPlace... Read more of this article
Bermuda Legion Launches Annual Poppy Appeal
The Bermuda Legion aims to step up its fundraising as the charity’s doors are opened for many more potential beneficiaries. A spokesperson said, “A call for support comes as the annual Poppy Appeal was launched yesterday [Nov 1]. Poppies were adopted as a symbol to remember those who gave their lives in combat because their flowers flourished... Read more of this article
