35% More Participants In Bermuda Day Parade
This year’s Bermuda Day parade has “approximately a 35% increase in participant numbers when compared with the 37 entries we had last year,” Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Senator Owen Darrell...
View ArticleMbelenzi On Bermuda Day Half Marathon
[Written by Stephen Wright] Former island resident Dennis Mbelenzi believes three-times champion Lamont Marshall is the man to beat in the Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby on Friday [May 26]. With Chris...
View ArticleBermuda Day Garbage Collection Advisory
The Ministry of Public Works is advising the public that due to the Bermuda Day holiday on Friday [May 26], garbage due to be collected on Friday will instead be collected on Saturday [May 27]. A...
View ArticleHoliday: City Garbage Collection & Traffic Notice
The City of Hamilton advises the public that garbage collection in the City over the Bermuda Day holiday will operate on a reduced schedule. A spokesperson said, “As per the public notice issued, the...
View ArticleDelayed Start For Bus Service On Bermuda Day
The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] advised that “due to the extensive road closures required for the Bermuda Day Half-Marathon Derby, associated races and the Bermuda Day Parade festivities,...
View Article2023 Bermuda Day Grand Marshals Named
The Department of Culture has announced this year’s Grand Marshals, with Dr. Duranda Greene, Gavin “Djata” Smith, Christie Hunter Arscott, Milton Raposo, Ras Mykkal and the late Choy Aming Sr all...
View ArticleBBA: Cyclists Will Race In Rain, Sun Or Shine
The Bermuda Bicycle Association confirmed that the Sinclair Packwood Memorial race on Bermuda Day will go ahead even if it rains heavily. As the island has been experiencing rainy weather and the...
View ArticleOpposition Leader’s Bermuda Day Message
[Bermuda Day message from Opposition Leader Cole Simons] Bermuda Day is a special holiday for Bermudians. On this day, we have the opportunity to purposefully celebrate our rich culture and history –...
View ArticleHistorical Video: Bermuda Gombeys In 1934
As the island prepares to celebrate Bermuda Day tomorrow, this rare footage from almost 100 years ago offers a unique glimpse into the enduring spirit of the Gombeys, who have long served as the...
View ArticleBermuda Day Parade Participants List Released
The list of groups on the Bermuda Day Parade has been released, with 50 groups set to take part in the iconic event. A Government spokesperson said, “Full live coverage of the Bermuda Day Parade will...
View ArticleBermuda Day Holiday Weekend Policing
The Bermuda Police Service is advising the public on “measures geared toward ensuring a peaceful and safe time during this year’s Bermuda Day holiday weekend.” James Howard, Superintendent, Tactical...
View ArticlePremier David Burt’s Bermuda Day Message
[Bermuda Day message from Premier David Burt] Greetings Bermuda, Heritage Month is a special time for our island to celebrate our culture, diverse heritage, and proud traditions. This year’s Heritage...
View ArticleGet To Airport By 8am If Traveling In Morning
If you are planning on leaving the island on a morning flight on Bermuda Day [May 26] the police have advised that you get to the airport by 8:00am due to all the road closures that will be in effect...
View ArticleKing Charles III Bermuda Day Message
King Charles III has sent his congratulations and ‘warmest good wishes’ in advance of Bermuda Day. The message was sent via Government House and said, “I extend my warmest congratulations to your...
View ArticleGovt Repairs Roads On Bermuda Day Route
[Written by Don Burgess] The government has swung into quick action to make temporary repairs to fix the roads ahead of Friday’s Bermuda Day festivities. A deluge of rain hammered the island this week,...
View ArticleMinister: Be Responsible During Festive Period
The Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks has urged residents to be responsible during this festive period. A Government spokesperson said, “Ahead of the Bermuda Day holiday tomorrow, the...
View ArticleLive Updates: Bermuda Day To Get Underway
[Updating] The 2023 Bermuda Day holiday is set to get underway on Friday [May 26] and we will be bringing you live text, photo and video updates as able. The Sinclair Packwood Memorial Cycle Race and...
View ArticlePhotos, Video & 360: Spectators Set Up
Cedar Avenue is the best viewing location, the best part of setting up to watch the parade is spending time with family, someone apparently took up someone else’s tape, the day is to celebrate our...
View ArticleVideo: Sharrieff & MacGuinness Win Jr Classic
Khari Sharrieff and Naomi MacGuinness won the Bermuda Day Lister Heritage Day Junior Classic. Sharrieff clocked a winning time of 11:10, with Cameron Adkins second in 11:17, and Gianluca Bortoli...
View ArticleVideo: Marshall & Lindsay Win Half Marathon
[Written by Stephen Wright] Lamont Marshall has become a four-times Bermuda Day Half-Marathon Derby champion, having finished the iconic race as the first local runner today [May 26]. Marshall, who...
View ArticlePhotos: 2023 Bermuda Half Marathon Derby
Lamont Marshall and Gayle Lindsay were the official winners of the Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby this morning [May 26] making their way from St George’s to Bernard’s Park. In a somewhat unusual...
View ArticleVideos: Mayho & Olander Win Cycle Race
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dominique Mayho extended his dominance in the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race after winning a sixth men’s title today [May 26]. Cameron Morris, one of the island’s top young...
View Article2023 Bermuda Day Float Parade Winners
The winners in the float category of the 2023 Bermuda Day parade were released. Premier’s Award for Best Float: The Berkeley Educational Society Minister’s Award for Most Original Float: One Body in...
View ArticleBermuda Flag On FCDO Building In England
Minister for the Commonwealth and the United Kingdom’s Overseas Territories Zac Goldsmith sent his well wishes to Bermudians on Bermuda Day, posting a picture of the Bermudian flag flying at the...
View ArticleGlenn Jones & Bermuda Day On Boston TV
Bermudian news anchor Glenn Jones has highlighted the Bermuda Day traditions through his role at the NBC10 Boston television station. Mr Jones, an award winning journalist who joined the station in...
View ArticlePhotos: Bermuda Day Race Start In St George’s
The air was charged with excitement and anticipation as athletes and spectators gathered in St. George’s to kick off the Bermuda Day festivities with the highly anticipated Sinclair Packwood Memorial...
View ArticlePhoto Set #1: Bermuda Day Heritage Parade
Despite the rain showers that persisted throughout the day, the spirit of Bermuda Day remained undeterred as thousands of enthusiastic onlookers gathered to celebrate the annual Bermuda Day parade in...
View ArticlePhoto Set #2: Bermuda Day Heritage Parade
In a display of unwavering spirit and resilience, the 2023 Bermuda Day parade marched on despite the rain that soaked the island yesterday. Undeterred by the weather, participants and spectators alike...
View ArticleHalf Marathon Organisers On Rules & More
Lamont Marshall is the official winner, the organisers apologize for any “misunderstanding or lack of communication regarding eligibility,” Dennis Mblenzi was well aware of the rules in advance, there...
View ArticleTABS ‘Proud To See’ Shorts On Boston TV
Rebecca Singleton expressed her pride and excitement at Bermudian news anchor Glenn Jones showcasing the TABS Bermuda short brand on Boston television. Mr Jones, who joined the NBC10 Boston station in...
View ArticleMbelenzi Comments On Bermuda Day Race
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dennis Mbelenzi insists there is “no controversy” surrounding his recent participation in the Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby and hopes he did not cause any pain or upset by...
View ArticlePolice: ‘No Major Acts Of Criminality’ On Holiday
The police thanked the “public for the support and cooperation provided our officers over the Bermuda Day holiday weekend” and said there “were no major acts of criminality to report,” however “despite...
View ArticlePhotos: 3D Look At 2023 Bermuda Day Parade
The magic and excitement of the 2023 Bermuda Day Parade, which was held despite the rainy conditions, is showcased below in a new format, with a collection of captivating photographs from the rainy...
View ArticleKallan Richardson Running Towards Success
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kallan Richardson is known for excelling in the classroom, graduating from Berkeley Institute and Bermuda College as a dual enrollment student aged 16 last year before...
View ArticleBDADay.com Updates: Footage, History & More
Following this year’s Bermuda Day, our dedicated holiday website BDADay.com has been updated with a number of new features, with this year’s updates focused on event results over the years as well as...
View ArticlePhotos & Video: Bermuda Day Float Winners
“While there was a record amount of rainfall recorded that day, there was also a record amount of Bermudian spirit shown,” Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell said as he hosted an award...
View Article2024 Heritage Month: ‘Culture Equals Energy’
The theme for the 2024 Bermuda Heritage Month and Bermuda Day Parade will be “Culture Equals Energy,’ Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell said. Speaking in the Senate, Minister Darrell...
View ArticleBermuda Day Race To Finish On Court Street
The 2024 Bermuda Half Marathon Derby will finish on Court Street, with the organisers saying they ”look forward to the Court Street community and the community at large welcoming this race back home on...
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