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The island’s new Governor was sworn in yesterday at a closed event at Government House. Rena Lalgie said: “It is a privilege to have begun my service as Governor of Bermuda. “My family and I look forward to settling into Bermudian life.” Ms Lalgie, t...

The outgoing Governor said yesterday he spent as much time “batting for Bermuda” in Britain and Europe as he did representing the UK government’s views on the island. John Rankin added that his work included helping to remove Bermuda from the Europea...

Challenging times have bookended the Governor’s term in Bermuda, he admitted this week. But John Rankin said he would leave the island with memories of a strong community spirit, beautiful scenery and good friends. Mr Rankin started his tenure days a...

The traditional Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph went ahead today – despite the Covid-19 pandemic. The commemoration was scaled down as a precaution against the coronavirus, but the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s modern soldiers were still on parade...

Bermuda will be supplied with a Covid-19 vaccine through its links with Britain once one becomes available, the Governor promised today. John Rankin, who steps down from the post at the end of November, told Hamilton Rotary Club: “I am pleased to inf...

The Royal Bermuda Regiment’s newest recruits came a step closer to trained soldier status after they completed an overnight exercise yesterday. The group of 27 men and seven women spent a night in the field for the first time from Monday – and got a ...

This year’s Remembrance Day parade will be closed to the public as a precaution against Covid-19, it was revealed today. The Government said that will be no admission to the Cabinet Office grounds and street closures will be in force around the Cenot...

A man brought to Bermuda from a US jail in Cuba has had his bid for British citizenship blocked – by an almost four-year-old speeding ticket. Salahidin Abdulahad applied for British Overseas Territory citizenship in 2018 alongside three other Uighur ...

The vice-president of the Senate has retired after nine years in the Upper House, the Governor announced yesterday. John Rankin said James Jardine, an independent senator, had told him in June he wanted to step down. Mr Rankin added: “Mr Jardine was ...

The Governor of Bermuda’s next post will be in the British Virgin Islands, it was announced. John Rankin will succeed Augustus Jaspert in the Overseas Territory at the start of 2021. The BVI Government’s website said: “This will allow time for him t...

The Governor’s Cup Challenge at the first golf course on the island to desegregate went ahead without a hitch despite the threat of Hurricane Paulette. The tournament at Ocean View Golf Course in Devonshire last Sunday was the last round for John Ran...

The Governor has confirmed that there is no reason to delay the General Election next month. John Rankin said: “I am grateful to all those who have worked so hard to get the island back up and running quickly following Hurricane Paulette and do not s...