In 1965 , with racial segregation rapidly becoming politically inexpedient , it was decided to end the unnecessary duplication of effort .
The BMA was amalgamated with the Bermuda Rifles ( as the BVRC had been renamed ) on 1 September , to create the Bermuda Regiment .
In 1965 , with racial segregation rapidly becoming politically inexpedient , it was decided to end the unnecessary duplication of effort and the BMA was amalgamated with the Bermuda Rifles ( as the BVRC had been renamed ) on 1 September , to create the Bermuda Regiment .