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Photo Gallery: 2013 Peppercorn Ceremony
The Peppercorn Ceremony took place this morning [Apr 24] in St. George’s, following a tradition which first began in 1816. The slightly inclement weather did not stop crowds from coming out, with groups of school children lining the square to watch the pomp and pageantry. Marked by pomp, circumstance and pageantry, the King’s Square ceremony requires... Read more of this article
Photos: Olde Towne Market Gets Underway
The first Olde Towne Market of the season was held on Sunday [Apr 7] on Water Street in St. George’s, with 24 vendors having signed up for the season thus far. The market is a joint venture born from the activism of those who are interested in seeing the revitalization of St George’s, and will run on Sundays between 2pm – 6pm on Water Street in... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: 2013 St George’s New Year’s Eve
[Updated with video] Locals are celebrating the New Year at various parties being hosted this evening across the island, with two open air celebrations being held in both Hamilton and St George’s. Video showing a look at the band, kiddie land, Onion drop and fireworks: The festivities in the east end included live musical entertainment, fireworks,... Read more of this article
Photos: St. George’s Christmas Santa Parade
Last night [Dec 8] the Corporation of St George’s hosted the Santa Claus Parade in King’s Square. Entertainment for the night included majorettes, dancers, a fun castle, a riding bull, food vendors and of course a special visit from Santa Claus himself. Crowds filled the town square before the 6pm start and enjoyed the music being played by DJ Gerard... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: National Trust Christmas Event
The Christmas season got into full swing last night [Dec 7], as hundreds of people of all ages made their way to St George’s for the annual Bermuda National Trust Christmas Walkabout in the Towne of St George’s. They found a well-lit and well decorated ‘olde towne,’ with Sea Cadets handing out walkabout maps enabling walkers to find... Read more of this article
Remembrance Day: Wreaths Laid In St George’s
While crowds gathered on Front Street for the Remembrance Day Parade this morning [Nov 11], a smaller group made their way to St George’s Town Square to lay wreaths in remembrance. Those present included St George’s MP Kim Swan, St George’s MP Dame Jennifer Smith, St George’s Mayor Kenny Bascome, war veteran Leroy “Tubby”... Read more of this article
Photos: Hurricane Rafael Passes St George’s
Hurricane Rafael passed within 100nm of Bermuda last night, bringing some extra rain and winds but sparing the island any real strong effects. The category one hurricane passed to the east south-east of the island with its closest point of approach at around 8pm. There biggest disruptions the storm caused were through flight cancellations, event cancellations... Read more of this article
Cup Match Campers Stake Their Spots
With the first ball of Cup Match less than 24 hours away from being thrown, anxious campers have been staking out their spots in preparation for the holiday weekend. Camping sites across the island have seen areas cordoned off with stakes, ropes, paint and tents. We spoke to one camper who said her family has been camping for about 20 years with the... Read more of this article
Photos: Mary Prince Celebrated At Afternoon Tea
Dozens of people turned out on Sunday [July 15] to attend the Mary Prince Tea held outside the Bermudian Heritage Museum. The event was one of many held in St. George’s to celebrate the first group of permanent settlers who arrived in Bermuda, 400 years ago. Mary Prince was a Bermudian woman born into slavery in 1788 at Brackish Pond [now known... Read more of this article
Photos: Rubber Duck Derby Fundraiser
Ordnance Island in St. George’s played host to both rubber ducks and humans on Sunday afternoon [June 3] as the Rubber Duck Derby got underway. Inclement weather threatened to upset the afternoon’s activities but the sun came out and pleasant weather was the order of the day. The major sponsor for this event is BELCO, who have generously sponsored... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Fort St Catherine Open House
In celebration of Heritage Month, the Department of Parks today [May 26] hosted an open house at Fort St. Catherine in St. George’s. The fort was opened to encourage the public to come out and see the recently completed renovations and new exhibits. Fort St. Catherine is a part of the east end UNESCO World Heritage Site. The original fort was built... Read more of this article
Photos: 2012 Service Honouring James Darrell
The Annual Commemorative Service for King’s Pilot James ‘Jemmy’ Darrell was held yesterday [Apr.14] in St. George’s, with the service celebrating the life of the freed slave who become the first black man to own a home in Bermuda. The Vestry And The Friends Of St. Peter’s Church, the Pilot Warden and the Branch Pilots Of Bermuda hosted the... Read more of this article
Tall Ship “Thor Heyerdahl” Returns
Arriving on the heels of the departing Sail Training Vessel “Eendracht”, another tall ship training vessel “Thor Heyerdahl” is presently berthed at Penno’s Wharf in St. George’s. The vessel, enroute from Havana, Cuba to Horta, Azores will be here for approximately one week. The training tall ship has thirty two students... Read more of this article
Training Vessel Eendracht Visits Bermuda
The Dutch-flagged sail training vessel “Eendracht” left St. George’s yesterday [Feb.27] after stopping by the island for a crew transfer. The vessel sails as a training vessel and arrived in Bermuda from Marigot, St. Martin and is now en route to Horta, Azores. Eendracht is one of Holland’s largest three-mast schooners and participates... Read more of this article
Photos: 2012 New Year’s Eve Outdoor Events
Bermudians welcomed in 2012 at public events in Hamilton and St. George’s last night [Dec.31], with revellers thronging the streets of both municipalities for live entertainment and Onion drops to mark midnight. The dropping of an illuminated Bermuda onion is a uniquely local contribution to New Year festivities, first introduced at the East... Read more of this article
Video/Photos: 2011 Remembrance Sunday
Yesterday morning [Nov.13] the East End honoured Bermuda’s war veterans with a ceremony in Kings Square, St George’s, which was followed by a Remembrance Ceremony at St Peter’s Church. Wreaths were laid by dignitaries in attendance including Deputy Governor David Arkley, Premier Paula Cox, St George’s Mayor Kenny Bascome, Education Minister... Read more of this article
