Governor John Rankin has announced that Lt Colonel David Gibbons has been appointed as Honorary Colonel of the Royal Bermuda Regiment in succession to Colonel Eugene Raynor.

Colonel Raynor is stepping down from the role having served as Honorary Colonel since 1999.  The Governor said “I thank Colonel Raynor for his distinguished 20 years’ service as Honorary Colonel to the Regiment.  His advice, drawing on his long and distinguished experience, has played an important role in developing the Regiment’s work in support of the security and defence of Bermuda. I, and my predecessors as Governor, have been grateful for all he has done for the Regiment throughout his career, not least during his service as Commanding Officer from 1980 – 1984. 

At the same time I am very pleased to appoint Colonel Gibbons as his successor and look forward to working with Colonel Gibbons as the Regiment continues to grow and develop in the post-conscription period.”

The Governor also announced the appointment of Major William Madeiros as the new Chair of the Defence Board and Promotions Board of the Royal Bermuda Regiment in succession to Colonel Gibbons.

The Governor said “Major Madeiros has served on the Defence and Promotions Boards since 2007.  He is an individual who I know remains deeply committed to supporting the Royal Bermuda Regiment and I look forward to working with him in these new roles.  I would also take this opportunity to thank Colonel Gibbons for his service as Chair of these two Boards since 2015.”