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House: uniformed services recruiting to fill vacancies

Recruitment continues in earnest for police, fire, regiment and customs personnel, MPs hear

Recruitment continues in earnest for police, fire, regiment and customs personnel, MPs hear

• Mar 09, 2026 3:31 PM

General

RBR: Jamaica operation was sobering and meaningful

Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers and counterparts repair roofs impacted by Hurricane Melissa

Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers and counterparts repair roofs impacted by Hurricane Melissa

• Mar 03, 2026 7:26 AM

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Recruits battle elements and ‘enemies’ in field exercise

Troops learn movement methods, camouflage and hand signals during the two-day encounter

Troops learn movement methods, camouflage and hand signals during the two-day encounter

• Feb 18, 2026 10:42 AM

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RBR troops head to Jamaica for hurricane relief work

Bermuda contingent is being joined by members of two other British Overseas Territories regiments

Bermuda contingent is being joined by members of two other British Overseas Territories regiments

• Feb 16, 2026 7:40 AM

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First taste of military life for new regiment recruits

Troops are to develop drill, infantry, fieldcraft and first aid skills during a two-week foundational course

Troops are to develop drill, infantry, fieldcraft and first aid skills during a two-week foundational course

• Feb 10, 2026 7:18 AM

Health

There was no departure with dignity, says ex-RBR officer

Former Royal Bermuda Regiment Major Preston Gill has filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission about his dismissal

Former Royal Bermuda Regiment Major Preston Gill has filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission about his dismissal

• Dec 22, 2025 8:19 AM

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Regiment to cut costs by tapping into army supply chain

Island’s defence force gets a new procurement channel for kit and equipment direct from the source

Island’s defence force gets a new procurement channel for kit and equipment direct from the source

• Dec 17, 2025 3:06 PM

Event

Remembrance Day Parade to go ahead as planned

An update adds that the Government will not provide a live stream of the events, but will record and share content later

An update adds that the Government will not provide a live stream of the events, but will record and share content later

• Nov 11, 2025 9:48 AM

General

New second-in-command for regiment named

Major Thomas Wood is appointed to the post after four years as RBR executive officer

Major Thomas Wood is appointed to the post after four years as RBR executive officer

• Nov 11, 2025 8:45 AM

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Remembrance Day observances outlined

Ceremony begins at 10.30am on Front Street, Hamilton, with support from the Royal Bermuda Regiment

Ceremony begins at 10.30am on Front Street, Hamilton, with support from the Royal Bermuda Regiment

• Nov 08, 2025 8:03 AM

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Soldiers talk to students about Remembrance Day

Royal Bermuda Regiment visits schools to discuss Bermuda’s involvement in both world wars

Royal Bermuda Regiment visits schools to discuss Bermuda’s involvement in both world wars

• Nov 05, 2025 10:53 AM

General

Public invited to turn out for RBR Colours parade

Duchess of Gloucester returns to Bermuda as part of regiment’s 60th-anniversary celebrations

Duchess of Gloucester returns to Bermuda as part of regiment’s 60th-anniversary celebrations

• Oct 10, 2025 12:24 PM

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Man missing after falling into ocean

A person off North Shore has not been seen since he ended up in the water at about 4.50pm

A person off North Shore has not been seen since he ended up in the water at about 4.50pm

• Oct 03, 2025 6:55 PM

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RBR Coastguard hones skills in UAV operations

Training strengthens capabilities of the Unmanned Systems Unit for maritime and search-and-rescue missions

Training strengthens capabilities of the Unmanned Systems Unit for maritime and search-and-rescue missions

• Oct 01, 2025 4:40 PM

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Regiment launches 60th anniversary celebrations

A series of events is planned as part of celebrations marking the battalion’s service to the island

A series of events is planned as part of celebrations marking the battalion’s service to the island

• Sep 08, 2025 8:40 AM

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Regiment training sets soldiers for success

Royal Bermuda Regiment and Turks and Caicos Islands Regiment recruits prepare for military life

Royal Bermuda Regiment and Turks and Caicos Islands Regiment recruits prepare for military life

• Jul 16, 2025 8:10 AM

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Beating of the Retreat offers residents musical treat

The event tomorrow on the grounds of the Cabinet Office starts at 8pm

The event tomorrow on the grounds of the Cabinet Office starts at 8pm

• Jun 24, 2025 4:50 PM

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Regiment invites public to hear about officer opportunities

An information session on Friday is for people who could become leaders in the battalion

An information session on Friday is for people who could become leaders in the battalion

• May 28, 2025 10:45 AM

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Troops tough it out on exercise in Jamaica

Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers experience more expansive facilities on their annual overseas trip

Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers experience more expansive facilities on their annual overseas trip

• May 02, 2025 9:43 AM

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Regiment provides crowd control training overseas

Trinidad and Tobago Police Service hone public order techniques during the two-week exercise

Trinidad and Tobago Police Service hone public order techniques during the two-week exercise

• Apr 21, 2025 3:52 PM

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Defence attaché visits Bermuda to support regiment

Meetings explore how the Ministry of Defence can assist the RBR’s training and procurement efforts

Meetings explore how the Ministry of Defence can assist the RBR’s training and procurement efforts

• Apr 01, 2025 11:30 AM

General

Island’s newest soldiers urge others to step forward

The encouragement comes from troops who recently completed the two-week basic training package

The encouragement comes from troops who recently completed the two-week basic training package

• Feb 26, 2025 12:05 PM

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Regiment boosted with 24 new recruits

The latest intake of rookie soldiers includes 17 men and seven women who are taking part in the February recruit camp

The latest intake of rookie soldiers includes 17 men and seven women who are taking part in the February recruit camp

• Feb 10, 2025 4:49 PM

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RBR offers weekend training to try out life as a soldier

The event this month targets people aged 18 to 52 who are legally resident in Bermuda

The event this month targets people aged 18 to 52 who are legally resident in Bermuda

• Jan 15, 2025 11:16 AM

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Campaign for Bermudians to join uniformed services

The Ministry of National Security launches a drive aimed at men and women on the island and overseas

The Ministry of National Security launches a drive aimed at men and women on the island and overseas

• Dec 16, 2024 11:44 AM

General

Next regiment Commanding Officer appointed

Major Duncan Simons says he will continue the RBR’s drive towards a more modern and professional culture

Major Duncan Simons says he will continue the RBR’s drive towards a more modern and professional culture

• May 22, 2024 7:57 AM

Obituaries

Michael Darling (1930-2024): a ‘soldiers’ soldier’

Devoted to the Bermuda Regiment, he viewed it as “the finest thing that ever happened in Bermuda”.

Devoted to the Bermuda Regiment, he viewed it as “the finest thing that ever happened in Bermuda”.

• Apr 22, 2024 7:56 AM

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Soldiers in urban operations training battle to dominate

The Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers training at Camp Lejeune takes on armed enemy forces played by US Marines

The Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers training at Camp Lejeune takes on armed enemy forces played by US Marines

• Apr 21, 2024 8:56 PM

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Regiment aims to drum up recruits for band

Open to people aged 13 to 50 of all skill levels, an open day will provide a chance to play, march and learn some of the band’s history

Open to people aged 13 to 50 of all skill levels, an open day will provide a chance to play, march and learn some of the band’s history

• Oct 13, 2023 7:58 AM