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Parking Swipe Cards Updated For A July 1st Start
The City of Hamilton advised “that the malfunction with the swipe card system for entry and exit in the long-term City parking lots – Bull’s Head, Par-la-Ville and Elliot Street – has been rectified and swipe cards have been updated to accommodate a July 1st start.” A spokesperson said, “Those permit holders that paid for... Read more of this article
Fresh Air Films Summer Edition On June 24
The City of Hamilton announced the Fresh Air Films summer edition which will take place on Saturday, June 24th in idyllic Barr’s Bay Park. The first showing will feature Puss in Boots: The Last Wish [2022 - Rated PG] and will screen at 6:30pm, and the second movie of the night, Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever [2022- Rated PG-13], will start... Read more of this article
Photos: City Unveils Bermuda Marquee Sign
Last night [May 31] the City of Hamilton unveiled the new ‘Bermuda’ sign, which features an AR component which can be accessed via a scanned QR code. A spokesperson said, “With Gombey Warriors and the Town Crier on hand, the City of Hamilton last night unveiled Hamilton’s, and indeed Bermuda’s, newest iconic landmark to coincide with... Read more of this article
City Hall Reception Services To Resume
The City of Hamilton is advising that the “renovations to City Hall administration offices have been completed and walk-in reception services will resume at City Hall on Monday, June 5th.” A spokesperson said, “The temporary reception, currently located in the former Hodge Podge premises, will suspend reception services at 12:00pm... Read more of this article
City: Problem With Parking Lot Swipe Cards
There is a technical issue with the pre-paid swipe cards for the long-term parking lots – Bull’s Head, Elliot Street, Cavendish, Par-la-Ville and King Street – and swipe-card users who have prepaid for June “will have to take a ticket upon entry to the affected lots and use the pay stations until the replacement part arrives.” A spokesperson... Read more of this article
Holiday: City Garbage Collection & Traffic Notice
The City of Hamilton advises the public that garbage collection in the City over the Bermuda Day holiday will operate on a reduced schedule. A spokesperson said, “As per the public notice issued, the last garbage collection for bars, restaurants and businesses will be at 5:00pm on Thursday, May 25th. Collection for residents on Thursday will be... Read more of this article
City: Grand Unveiling Of Bermuda Marquee Sign
The City of Hamilton is inviting the public to “attend the formal unveiling ceremony for the “BERMUDA” Marquee Sign on Wednesday, May 24th at 8:00pm, to coincide with the date that has historically been celebrated as Bermuda Day.” A spokesperson said, “Giveaways at the unveiling include Ashley’s Lemonade, compliments of the... Read more of this article
City Advised To Remove 176-Year-Old Tree
A Tree Assessment Report recommended removing a 176-year-old tree as as any efforts to save the tree “would only serve to prolong its inevitable fate and it would remain a safety issue to the public as well as the surrounding buildings,” the City said. A spokesperson said, “As a result of the incident involving a large branch falling... Read more of this article
City Of Hamilton Board Sworn Into Office
Earlier today, the City Board was sworn into office following Thursday’s municipal election. A spokesperson said, “Councillors Jenefer Brimmer, RoseAnne Edwards, and George Scott were successful in their bids for office, as well as newcomer Shawn Brown. “The successful residential Councillors joined their business representative Councillors,... Read more of this article
Hamilton & St George’s Election Results
[Updated] The Corporation of Hamilton and St George’s municipal election took place today [May 11]. A spokesperson said, “The municipal election for the Corporation of Hamilton took place today. Five nominees put their names forward for four Common Councillor seats on the City Board, representing the Hamilton residential community. “Retaining... Read more of this article
Photos: 2023 Spring Into The City Event
As part of the ‘Spring into the City’ 5-day event, the City of Hamilton held their final event on Friday [May 5]. Each day of the week features a theme – Motivational Monday, Tasty Tuesday, Wellness Wednesday, Thoughtful Thursday and Fiesta Friday. To view past coverages of events featuring the City of Hamilton, click here. Related... Read more of this article
Reminder: Illegal Dumping In The City
[Updated with photos] The City of Hamilton is reminding the public that the “dumping of household trash that does not originate from within the City is illegal and violates the Waste Litter Control Act.” A spokesperson said, “The City will look to review CCTV footage and anyone found to be bringing trash from outside parishes and dumping... Read more of this article
Photos: Spring Into The City In Hamilton
The City of Hamilton is holding an array of free lunchtime activities this week as part of the ‘Spring into the City’ 5-day event. City of Hamilton Events & Marketing Coordinator, Melissa Looby, previously said, “We’re thrilled to bring back ‘Spring into the City’ as it was very well received last year. It is a great way to ease into... Read more of this article
Photos: City Unveils Two New Murals
The City of Hamilton has unveiled two new murals as part of the 2023 VIVID Public Art in the City initiative. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton officially unveiled two new murals as part of the 2023 VIVID Public Art in the City initiative. To date, the initiative has installed more than 25 murals throughout the City since first being launched... Read more of this article
City Honours Samuel David Robinson
Earlier today, the City of Hamilton held a special dedication unveiling in honour of Samuel David Robinson [1848-1920], an influential businessman and property owner and developer in Hamilton who was also the first Black person to be elected to the Corporation of Hamilton as a Common Councilor in 1906. A spokesperson said, “The City recognized... Read more of this article
“Spring Into The City” Makes Its Return
The City of Hamilton will be hosting an array of free lunchtime activities, offerings and giveaways at the ‘Spring into the City’ 5-day event. A spokesperson said, “Blooms are back, brighter days are here, and the whales have been plentiful. Spring has sprung and the City of Hamilton is once again hosting an array of free lunchtime activities,... Read more of this article
