Comments on: Premier Updated On St. George’s Progress

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Photos: Premier, Minister Tour EEZ Businesses | Bernews.com — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 21:26:03 +0000

[...] Premier’s visit is a follow on from, and similar to one he made earlier this summer to St. George’s. The aim of the visit was so that the Premier can engage with retailers in the area and hear first [...]

By: Kindley

Kindley — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 13:44:05 +0000

As a tourist, I feel that St. George’s is indeed the Jewel of the Crown. I understand Mr. Williams’ disappointment at Fort St. Catherine. My family had a similar experience last summer. Fort closed. Although the beach was open, there was not a concession or the option to rent beach chairs, etc. We had a wonderful time at Tobacco Bay, but it was crowed because it is a smaller beach. Tobacco Bay had everything a tourist needed. Thank you Tobacco Bay. As for the shops downtown. Set your hours, post them and stick with them. Remember there are other tourists in St. George’s who do not come from the cruise ships. They are actually staying in St. George’s. Why, because it is easy to walk to where you are going and the town has what you need. You feel safe and comfortable. Several times we went downtown to the shops to find them closed even though it was during the posted hours. You don’t need a fancy hotel w/gaming. You need something the ordinary tourist can afford and more family friendly with nice golf course. It is not a PLP or OBA problem…just look around and polish the jewel that you are. I will always stay in St. George’s and return as often as possible.

By: Tony Brannon

Tony Brannon — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 11:01:01 +0000

The world is moving at a faster pace. Dictated by the innovations of folks like Google, Khan Academy, Apple, Microsoft etc…
MEANWHILE back on the rock, we (The Bermuda Government) are moving like snails, locked in political gridlock and mischief all based on a sick and old political system that is way past its sell by date.
Hopefully, the OBA government will take decisive action soon to address the major issues.

By: Tony Brannon

Tony Brannon — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 09:52:32 +0000

Where is the BIG PICTURE OBA ?

FIX the BIG PICTURE and all boats will rise. Almost TWO YEARS in power.
Still ZERO on Resort Gaming, “New” Hotel construction.

Better get something done before you all take off for the summer !

By: Alvin Williams

Alvin Williams — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 18:02:57 +0000

Click on the Dock yard page; they have passed St. Georges and they will increase their lead. I told you I saw two taxis with tourists come up to the fort and turn around and go back. There were even tourists walking and riding bikes in the area. Now you can call me names or attempt to belittle my opinion if you like; but the truth is the truth and no amount of photo-opts is going to change the reality that if St. Georges want to attract and hold the interests of potential tourists than it is going to have to put something more on the table. It is part of my country I have no interests in seeing it failed even for political gain.

By: Unbelievable

Unbelievable — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 17:08:55 +0000

But Alvin, why do you keep asking the same question but under different topics?

The PLP did absolutely zero for St George’s. They even took the cruise ships away and put them at the other end of Bermuda which effectively was almost the last nail in the coffin of the old town. How on Earth is Govt going to pay for these things if the previous Govt spent all the money?

If it wasn’t for the hard work of the folks in St George’s at the moment, that town would be long gone. So kudos to them first and then kudos to the OBA for pumping 750k into the town and for also creating the heritage tax which goes to fill up the town’s bank account.

By: nok

nok — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 16:10:47 +0000

What about PRC’s

By: haha

haha — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 15:17:23 +0000

Learn how to speak English before you even ask questions like that! Secondly, your beloved PLP did nothing for Fort St. Catherine or St. George’s anyways, so why do you care now?!

By: Yeti

Yeti — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 14:29:42 +0000

I tend to agree with you….nope ….I definitively agree, I will also say this….there is a place called the holy land in Orlando florida,it is in effect a copy of Jerusalem,at the entranc there are motion detectors ,when you walk in you are greeted with the sounds of the real jJerusalem…with the animals and language and flavour of the old world….So look at regimental training facilities in England,leave the rough and humerous talk in as a Backdrop….then when you know you have a group provide steel drums…

By: Alvin Williams

Alvin Williams — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 12:59:32 +0000

All very nice but if St. Georges is on the road to some type of tourism renaissance; will someone tell me why what I thought was the jewel of the crown as far as a tourist attraction was concern would be closed on a Saturday? I am talking here about Fort St Catherine. I have an American granddaughter who comes to Bermuda every summer. I get to keep her for a day. Last year we went up to the West End; this year was going to be the East end’s turn and Fort St. Catherine was going to be the centre piece of the visit. Needless to say not only was I disappointed to find a rusty locked gate to the fort; but also perplex with the question; why would this tourist attraction would be closed on a Saturday and I wonder if it is also close on a Sunday? Ok Bermudians don’t flock to the fort; but during my disappointed and failed tour of the fort; at least two taxis with tourists probably had the same idea; only to have to turn around and go back down the hill. Yes the beach was open; but Bermuda must learn that it has to had more attractions for the tourists other than Bermuda’s beaches. If you can’t have staff to man the fort during the weekend; what is wrong with giving some of Bermuda’s students a side job during the summer? A tourism renaissance for St. Georges? on this occasion I will have to give them an ‘F’.

By: Give me a Break

Give me a Break — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 11:30:12 +0000

Only time you see Nandi Davis down here is for a photo opp!