Letters to the Editor Not good enough for Hero status but a first-rate Bermudian The widow of John Stubbs retraces contributions that were deemed “unworthy” of National Hero recognition The widow of John Stubbs retraces contributions that were deemed “unworthy” of National Hero recognition Sep 09, 2025 8:00 AM
Letters to the Editor The real heroes of Bermuda Lady Lully Gibbons remembers the historical significance of the Theatre Boycott, and feels due acknowledgement is merited Lady Lully Gibbons remembers the historical significance of the Theatre Boycott, and feels due acknowledgement is merited Aug 23, 2025 7:58 AM
General Brown backs strict criteria around hero nominations Former premier says the island could follow the example of others and adopt levels of distinction for service Former premier says the island could follow the example of others and adopt levels of distinction for service Jul 25, 2025 8:15 AM
General Revealed: why no nominee was recommended as National Hero Committee members completed questionnaires giving candidates scores, but none passed threshold Committee members completed questionnaires giving candidates scores, but none passed threshold Jul 18, 2025 8:14 AM
Opinion Writer Why Eva should be named a National Hero Lynne Winfield outlines why the woman who stood tall as a moral compass for Bermuda deserves to be honoured in perpetuity Lynne Winfield outlines why the woman who stood tall as a moral compass for Bermuda deserves to be honoured in perpetuity Jul 05, 2025 7:59 AM
Entertainment Celebrating the island’s greats through music and dance An inspirational night of performances accompanies the stories of Bermuda’s National Heroes An inspirational night of performances accompanies the stories of Bermuda’s National Heroes Jul 04, 2025 5:45 PM
Crime One arrested after reported knife assault Public events over the holiday weekend pass largely without incident but police report several offences committed Public events over the holiday weekend pass largely without incident but police report several offences committed Jun 17, 2025 5:47 PM
General Parade caps National Heroes weekend celebrations Excitement in Hamilton as annual Revel De Road parade attracts throngs of spectators Excitement in Hamilton as annual Revel De Road parade attracts throngs of spectators Jun 16, 2025 8:15 PM
Event Revellers rock the night away at J’Ouvert The Space Jam overnight at Bernard Park keeps the energy of the National Heroes weekend going The Space Jam overnight at Bernard Park keeps the energy of the National Heroes weekend going Jun 16, 2025 1:50 PM
General Day of reflection on figures of ‘strength, progress and unity’ Premier offers National Heroes Day message on those who contributed to the betterment of Bermuda Premier offers National Heroes Day message on those who contributed to the betterment of Bermuda Jun 16, 2025 6:00 AM
Crime Police out in force over holiday weekend There will be a strong police presence at all carnival events across the island There will be a strong police presence at all carnival events across the island Jun 13, 2025 8:20 PM
Politics Committee recommends no new National Heroes A Naming and Recognition Committee reviews 25 candidates but finds none crossed the high threshold A Naming and Recognition Committee reviews 25 candidates but finds none crossed the high threshold Jun 13, 2025 1:30 PM
Event Weeks calls for a safe National Heroes Day weekend This weekend the island hosts the 2025 Bermuda Carnival as well as celebrating Father’s Day This weekend the island hosts the 2025 Bermuda Carnival as well as celebrating Father’s Day Jun 12, 2025 5:00 PM
General National Heroes festivities to push back trash collection The Government confirms waste collection will follow a “rollover” schedule to account for the Monday holiday The Government confirms waste collection will follow a “rollover” schedule to account for the Monday holiday Jun 11, 2025 1:35 PM
Transport Traffic warnings for National Heroes Weekend events J’Ouvert AM and Revel De Road will shut down several streets in and around Hamilton for two days J’Ouvert AM and Revel De Road will shut down several streets in and around Hamilton for two days Jun 06, 2025 6:00 PM
Letters to the Editor Call to action for National Heroes Weekend Alyssa Stewart believes the celebrations should be about far more than dancing in the streets Alyssa Stewart believes the celebrations should be about far more than dancing in the streets May 30, 2025 7:28 AM
General Deadline for National Hero selection panel The committee is responsible for bestowing the honour on Bermudians for outstanding contributions to the island The committee is responsible for bestowing the honour on Bermudians for outstanding contributions to the island Dec 27, 2024 4:27 PM
General Deadline for National Hero nominations extended The Department of Culture says recommendations for the next National Hero must be submitted by November 15 The Department of Culture says recommendations for the next National Hero must be submitted by November 15 Nov 13, 2024 1:15 PM
General Nomination time open for island’s next National Hero The opportunity to put forward suggestions comes every ten years The opportunity to put forward suggestions comes every ten years Oct 08, 2024 7:51 AM
Politics National Hero selection codified in legislation The National Heroes Act creates a committee to identify Bermudians worthy of the honour The National Heroes Act creates a committee to identify Bermudians worthy of the honour Sep 22, 2024 9:00 AM
Politics Senate: certainty essential in selecting National Heroes Owen Darrell, the Government Senate Leader, says a nominee must have a legacy that can stand the test of time Owen Darrell, the Government Senate Leader, says a nominee must have a legacy that can stand the test of time Jul 18, 2024 7:56 AM
General No more living National Heroes under new Bill Legislation tabled in the Senate would limit the honour to posthumous candidates Legislation tabled in the Senate would limit the honour to posthumous candidates Jul 08, 2024 7:59 AM
General Government hits back at former premier’s National Hero criticism The Government responds to claims by Sir John Swan that he felt “insulted” by treatment at last Sunday’s event The Government responds to claims by Sir John Swan that he felt “insulted” by treatment at last Sunday’s event Jul 06, 2024 7:56 AM
Politics Sir John ‘insulted’ by treatment at Premier’s Concert The only living National Hero claims he was deliberately snubbed after criticising the Government The only living National Hero claims he was deliberately snubbed after criticising the Government Jul 05, 2024 7:58 AM
Crime Police thank public after holiday passes without major incident Although some arrests were made, there was no significant criminal activity over the National Heroes holiday weekend Although some arrests were made, there was no significant criminal activity over the National Heroes holiday weekend Jun 18, 2024 4:04 PM
General Carnival procession caps weekend of celebration The island’s residents and visitors enjoy a series of fun events The island’s residents and visitors enjoy a series of fun events Jun 18, 2024 7:57 AM
General Public invited to nominate new National Hero The call is to come later this year to submit recommendations, which can happen once a decade The call is to come later this year to submit recommendations, which can happen once a decade Jun 17, 2024 8:27 AM
Transport Carnival event will result in bus detours Route Nos 4, 10 and 11 will detour to and from the Hamilton terminal on Monday Route Nos 4, 10 and 11 will detour to and from the Hamilton terminal on Monday Jun 14, 2024 5:06 PM
Opinion Writer Remembering Edward Cross With National Heroes Day soon upon us, Cecille Snaith-Simmons recalls one such man whose name must stay to the forefront of comet race sailing With National Heroes Day soon upon us, Cecille Snaith-Simmons recalls one such man whose name must stay to the forefront of comet race sailing Jun 14, 2024 8:00 AM
Crime Weeks calls for communal responsibility over holiday The minister highlights violence that cast a pall over the May 24 holiday The minister highlights violence that cast a pall over the May 24 holiday Jun 13, 2024 4:51 PM
