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BSX Closed For Remembrance Day Holiday
The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of the Remembrance Day Public Holiday. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] advises that the BSX will be closed Wednesday, 11 November 2020, in observance of the Remembrance Day Public Holiday. The BSX will re-open on Thursday, 12 November 2020.” Related... Read more of this article
Remembrance Day Holiday Garbage Collection
Due to the Remembrance Day holiday on Wednesday, November 11, garbage will not be collected that day, the Ministry of Public Works advise. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is advising that due to the Remembrance Day holiday on Wednesday, November 11, garbage will not be collected on that day. “Collection days... Read more of this article
Remembrance Day Event Closed To Spectators
This year’s Remembrance Day observance on November 11th will be a “closed event” and there will be no public admission. A Government spokesperson said, “The Cabinet Office today advised that this year’s Remembrance Day observance will be a closed event. There will be no public admission to the Cabinet Office grounds and the following... Read more of this article
Governor John Rankin Purchases First Poppy
Governor John Rankin purchased the first Poppy from Carol Everson of the Bermuda Legion Charity and World War Two Veteran, Donald Jolliffe. Government House posted the photos below on Facebook, saying: “On the morning of Tuesday, 13 October, the Governor welcomed Carol Everson of the Bermuda Legion Charity and World War Two Veteran, Donald Jolliffe,... Read more of this article
Wreaths Laid To Commemorate End Of WWII
Yesterday morning [Aug 15] people including Governor John Rankin and Minister of National Security Renee Ming laid wreaths at the War Memorial on the Cabinet Office grounds on Front Street to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. In an online post, Government House posted the photos below and said, “Yesterday morning the... Read more of this article
Sand Artwork Pays Tribute To Veterans
Hannah Emmerson paid tribute to veterans with a work of sand art created for The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition’s Facebook page. The piece, created on Horseshoe Bay Beach, features a number of poppies, with accompanying text saying ‘lest we forget.’ Ms. Emmerson said, “The piece was created as a tribute to our veterans. May we never... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 2019 Remembrance Day Parade
[Updated with photos] Hundreds of people came out to honour war veterans and the fallen today [Nov 11] as the island marked Remembrance Day. The crowds lined Front Street near the Cenotaph at Cabinet Office as the small band of surviving veterans marched on parade alongside soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment, and its Band & Corps of Drums,... Read more of this article
Photos: Wreath Laying At The War Memorial
Bermuda is marking Remembrance Day today, with dignitaries laying wreaths at the War Memorial on the Grounds of the Cabinet Office on Front Street, with the wreaths laid in advance of the Remembrance Day Parade. Bermuda joined nations around the world to mark the day, paying tribute to all of the island’s war veterans, with hundreds of Bermudians... Read more of this article
OT & Dependencies Lay Remembrance Wreaths
Representatives of the Overseas Territories, including Bermuda, and the Crown Dependencies have laid wreaths for the first time at the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph today in London. A Government spokesperson said, “This year representatives the inhabited Overseas Territories and of the three Crown Dependencies laid their own... Read more of this article
Warwick Academy Recognize Remembrance Day
Warwick Academy held a very moving Memorial Day assembly today [Nov 8] as they honoured all those who fought for our freedom and read out all the names of alumni who gave their lives in WWI and WWII. Principal David Horan reminded the students about the significance of the November 11th and the history of the World Wars. This lead on to Malcolm Hendrickson... Read more of this article
MSA Holds Remembrance Day Prayer Service
Students from Mount Saint Agnes Academy participated in a Remembrance Day Prayer Service this morning [Nov 8] in the school’s auditorium. A spokesperson said, “This morning at 8:30am at MSA the Grade 6s through 12s participated in a Remembrance Day Prayer Service in our Auditorium. The Governor John Rankin was in attendance and the Service... Read more of this article
Premier Visits WWII Vet Randolph Hayward
Premier David Burt today paid a visit to Randolph Hayward, who served with the Bermuda Contingent of the Caribbean Regiment during World War II, with the Premier noting that as ”we approach Remembrance Day, it is important that we celebrate these living links to our history.” A Government spokesperson said, “Premier David Burt today... Read more of this article
Remembrance Day Ferry Schedule Advisory
The Department of Marine and Ports Services is advising that due to the Remembrance Day holiday on Monday, 11 November, the ferry services schedule will be as follows: Blue Route: Operating on the full weekday schedule between Hamilton and Dockyard. Orange Route: No regular ferry services on this route. Pink Route: Operating on the Public Holiday Schedule... Read more of this article
Remembrance Day Garbage Collection Advisory
Due to the Remembrance Day holiday on Monday, November 11, garbage normally collected on that day will instead be collected on Saturday [Nov 9]. A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is advising that due to the Remembrance Day holiday [Monday November 11], garbage normally collected on that day will be collected on Saturday,... Read more of this article
Minister: War Veterans Pension Benefit Increase
Government will increase the Pension Benefit for Bermuda’s war veterans, Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said in the House of Assembly, explaining that “even with the various pulls on the Government purse, the Government is committed to ensuring that our veterans are adequately supported.” Minister Caines said, “Recently,... Read more of this article
Photos: ANZAC Day Service Held In Bermuda
[Updated] Members of the Australian and New Zealand community in Bermuda gathered at Warwick Camp this morning [April 25] to mark ANZAC Day, which commemorates those who served and died in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. The Service is traditionally held at dawn in both Australia and New Zealand, with services also taking place around... Read more of this article
