Seventeen staff members received long-service awards from the Department of Parks.

They were: Edgerton Maybury (five years), Winton Woodley (five), Shaun Wainwright (ten), Leonard Burgess (ten), Shaun Lambert (15), Kahil Matthews (15), Sentwali Woolridge (15), Paul Thomas (15), Dennie Paynter (15), Renaud Chinapoo (15), Nelson Pimental (15), Gladwin Ingham (20), Toundi Hollis (25), Roger Parris (25), Lana Woods (30), Dean Edness (35) and Ronald Tear (35).

Acting director of parks Terry-Lynn Thompson made the presentation in a ceremony at Coco Reef Resort.

A public works ministry spokeswoman said: “We are very appreciative of the dedication of our team at the Department of Parks.

“In that regard, we are pleased to celebrate their collective 305 years of service to the Government and the people of Bermuda.”