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The Department of Culture says recommendations for the next National Hero must be submitted by November 15

The opportunity to put forward suggestions comes every ten years

The National Heroes Act creates a committee to identify Bermudians worthy of the honour

Owen Darrell, the Government Senate Leader, says a nominee must have a legacy that can stand the test of time

Legislation tabled in the Senate would limit the honour to posthumous candidates

The Government responds to claims by Sir John Swan that he felt “insulted” by treatment at last Sunday’s event

The only living National Hero claims he was deliberately snubbed after criticising the Government

Although some arrests were made, there was no significant criminal activity over the National Heroes holiday weekend

The island’s residents and visitors enjoy a series of fun events

The call is to come later this year to submit recommendations, which can happen once a decade

Route Nos 4, 10 and 11 will detour to and from the Hamilton terminal on Monday

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