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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 MarketPlace Remembrance Day Store Hours MarketPlace Remembrance Day Store Hours MarketPlace Remembrance Day Store Hours BSX Closed For Remembrance Day Holiday BSX... 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
Column: Famous On ‘Brothers & Sisters In Arms’
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] “In the fear and alarm. You did not desert me. My brothers in arms” - Dire Straits There is something to be said about family bonds. You know those bonds that, despite time, distance, differences of opinions, and or internal disputes, can never be broken. Whether it be one’s immediate family, extended... Read more of this article
Video: Territories Lay Wreaths At Service In UK
Representatives of the British Overseas Territories – including Bermuda — laid a wreath at the Remembrance Day Service held in the United Kingdom on November 11th. Related Stories Video: Territories Lay Wreaths At Service In UK Video: Remembrance Sunday In The UK Video: Kimberley Durrant Lays Wreath In UK Video: Remembrance Sunday At The Cathedral Video:... Read more of this article
Photos: 2022 Remembrance Day Parade
The island’s veterans joined with others to march in the Remembrance Day parade on Front Street. Crowds looked on as the Band & Corps of Drums and Junior Leaders, joined by veterans and representatives from other island organisations, made their way towards the Cenotaph. Dignitaries including Rena Lalgie, the Governor and RBR Commander-in-Chief,... Read more of this article
Remembrance Day Observance At Albouys Point
Governor Rena Lalgie and Minister of National Security Michael Weeks joined the Bermuda Sea Cadets for Remembrance Day observances at Albouys Point, with a ceremony held in advance of the main parade on Front Street on November 11th. Related Stories Remembrance Day Observances To Be Held Remembrance Day Parade On Friday Remembrance Day Ceremony... Read more of this article
