New Governor John Rankin paid his first official visit to the Royal Bermuda Regiment to meet its latest recruits. Mr Rankin toured Warwick Camp, stopped off at classes and chatted to the RBR’s new soldiers as they settled into to a tough two weeks of military life in Recruit Camp. Read More....
The Royal Bermuda Regiment's latest recruits got a break after completing their first week at Warwick Camp. The 60 recruits going through atwo-week training programme were given the day off to mark completion of the first part of training. Read More....
Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers have completed their first training on the rifle range. And Sergeant Patricia Alexander, who runs 7 Platoon as well as being a qualified range conducting officer, said: “Their shooting is pretty good — better than I expected. But a lot of them are really excited about the shooting and that helps a lot.” Read More...
The senior military representative at the British Embassy in Washington has paid a flying visit to the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s latest recruits. According to a press release, Brigadier James Carr-Smith, Military Attaché in the United States capital, said he was impressed by the commitment and standards of the RBR. Read More....
The Royal Bermuda Regiment Recruits started their careers as soldiers at the weekend with a special parade and prizes for the top achievers. Read More... See photos.
Today the Royal Bermuda Regiment was gifted four vehicles from US Northern Command. Col Andy MacLean from USNORTHCOM and US Consul General Mary-Ellen Koenig were on hand to present the vehicles and Acting Governor Ginny Ferson and Minister of National Security Sen Jeff Baron were on hand to receive them. The vehicles have been donated to aid the Regiment with Emergency Measures Organization operations. See Video
A group of 16 Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers have completed a tough four-day course in security and search techniques in the run-up to the America’s Cup. Now the squad will use skills learnt from airport and ports security expert John Pears to train other soldiers to keep the Cup a safe and enjoyable experience. Read More...
Around 75 soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment yesterday qualified for search and security duties for the upcoming America’s Cup. The soldiers spent an entire weekend training in search techniques for people and vehicles, as well as undergoing lessons in how to spot potential dangers and illegal goods. Read More...