A collection of stamps marking the 60th anniversary of the Royal Bermuda Regiment was unveiled at the Bermuda Post Office today.

The six stamps, which have also gone on sale, feature the various roles of the regiment including coastguard operations, ceremonial duties, disaster response assignments and community service.

The Reverend Emily Gail Dill, the Minister of the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation, said the collection “was a fitting way to recognise the breadth of service” of the regiment.

The minister added: “These stamps are more than postal products, they are miniature, historical records.

“They will carry the story of the Royal Bermuda Regiment into homes and collections across Bermuda and around the world, ensuring that this important part of our national story continues to be seen and remembered.”

As the minister in charge of the post office, she said she was proud of its continuing role in preserving and promoting the island’s history through its commemorative stamp programme.

She noted the contributions of Jamie McDowell of the Department of Communication and Information towards the collection.

The RBR was created on September 1, 1965 with the amalgamation of two segregated units, the Bermuda Volunteer Rifle Corps and the Bermuda Militia Artillery, which had their roots in 19th-century units.

Dr Dill said the anniversary represented “six decades of discipline, courage, duty and service to our island”.

The minister added: “Since that time, generations of Bermudians have answered the call to serve, building a proud tradition that continues to this day and that service has extended well beyond ceremonial duties.”

The regiment has been called for support to the island during hurricanes and other civil emergencies as well as security operations and during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Its members served overseas in the Caribbean to provide support after natural disasters and other international assignments.

Dr Dill noted the contributions of the coastguard during search and rescue operations and protection of the island’s territorial waters.

Andrew Murdoch, the Governor, said the unveiling was the “culmination of the year of events” to mark the milestone.

Mr Murdoch added: “There is no way to do justice to 60 years in six images but I think what you will get from there is a sense of the variety of what the regiment has done for Bermuda in its service.”

He said the images “capture the essence” of its contributions. He added: “I think this is a lovely way to end the anniversary year and something to be very proud of.”

Lieutenant-Colonel Duncan Simons, the RBR Commanding Officer, said the commemoration was the third in the regiment’s history, following similar unveilings in 1982 and 2015.

He said the stamps stood as a powerful symbol of “six decades of service, tradition and resilience”.

In a recap of the events marking the past year, Mr Simons said a reception had set the tone for the milestone.

It was followed by the Trooping of the Colours in front of Birgitte, the Duchess of Gloucester, the regiment’s Colonel-in-Chief, the RBR band Christmas concert, a five-mile run and the “unexpected visit” of King Charles III in May.

“And now we close with today’s stamp issue, a fitting finale to the extraordinary anniversary year,” he said.

Mr Simons thanked the Ministry of National Security for its support throughout the celebrations and praised the “commitment and hard work” of the RBR’s 60th anniversary committee.

He said the regiment’s operational mandate never slowed during commemorations, noting that the coastguard maintained 24/7 maritime readiness while the RBR conducted five parades and continued its training weekend and drill night exercises.

The regiment also took a “major step forward in strengthening overseas training operations” when it held its annual camp in Britain.

It also launched a leadership programme for enlisted ranks, strengthening the foundation of the battalion’s future leaders.

“These achievements reflect the foundation and the professionalism and dedication of our people,” Mr Simons said.

He encouraged anyone who may be “looking for purpose, growth or adventure” to join the regiment.

“The Royal Bermuda Regiment stands proud, prepared and forward looking,” Mr Simons added.