The Bermuda Post Office celebrated 123 longstanding employees yesterday as part of World Post Day.

The employees had each been with the post office for more than five years, and had worked for a combined total of 2,460 years.

All of the honoured employees were presented certificates and awards.

The event was one of several organised to recognise World Post Day, including an employee blood drive.

Festivities continue today with the official unveiling of panels celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Turtle Project.