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Regiment Guard For Remembrance Day
The traditional Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph went ahead today [Nov 11] and while the commemoration was scaled down as a precaution against the coronavirus, the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s modern soldiers were still on parade to honour the memory of their predecessors. The RBR supplied a catafalque party – a four-strong guard around the... Read more of this article
Column: Let Peace Begin With You And I
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] November 11th, Armistice Day marked the end of World War I in 1918, a return to peace after unprecedented devastation. That war – mainly in Europe – was known as “the war to end all wars.” That hope was set aside when within two subsequent decades, World War II began in Europe with the Nazi war... Read more of this article
Photos: 2020 Remembrance Day Ceremony
The 2020 Remembrance Day observance was held today [Nov 11] with dignitaries laying wreaths to pay respects to the many Bermudians who served in the two World Wars of the 20th century and other international conflicts. Due to the pandemic, the event did not include the normal parade, however there was a ceremony, with music provided by the Royal Bermuda... Read more of this article
Video & Live Updates: Remembrance Day
[Updated] The Remembrance Day event is scheduled to be held today [Nov 11] to pay respects to the Bermudians who served in the two World Wars of the 20th century and other conflicts, many of whom did not return home after making the ultimate sacrifice. The live video has concluded and the replay is below The Government previously said that invited... Read more of this article
Photos: Wreaths Laid At Bermuda War Memorial
In advance of the Remembrance Day ceremony set to take place at 11.00am today [Nov 11], wreaths were also laid at the War Memorial on the Cabinet grounds in Hamilton. A ceremony is set to follow the first wreath laying, with people including the Governor, Premier, Leader of the Opposition, a representative for war veterans and service people, a member... Read more of this article
Videos: Past 5 Years Remembrance Day Parades
While this year’s Remembrance Day will be a ‘closed event’ due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, you can take a look back at the past five years Remembrance Day parades via the videos below. While the event is closed to the public, a ceremony will be held this morning [Nov 11], with the Governor, Premier, Leader of the Opposition,... Read more of this article
Govt: Remembrance Day Observance Reminder
The Government reminded the public that this year’s Remembrance Day observance “will be a closed event.” A Government spokesperson said, “There will be no public admission to the Cabinet Office grounds and the following streets will be closed from 9:30am on 11 November: Front Street between Queen and King Streets. Parliament Street... Read more of this article
MarketPlace Remembrance Day Store Hours
MarketPlace provided information about their opening hours during the Remembrance Day Holiday, with their graphic stating that their Shelly Bay, Heron Bay, Modern Mart, and Pricerite Warwick stores will be open from 8.00am to 6.00pm. Related Stories BSX Closed For Remembrance Day Holiday BSX Closed For Remembrance Day Holiday MarketPlace Remembrance... Read more of this article
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
