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Photos/Video: St George’s Peppercorn Ceremony
[Updated with video] Despite the less than co-operative weather, the annual Peppercorn Ceremony took place this morning [Apr 23] in St. George’s, following a tradition which first began in 1816. Marked by pomp, circumstance and pageantry, the King’s Square ceremony requires the Governor to accept the annual peppercorn rent paid by Freemasons for... Read more of this article
Video/Photos: Minister Fahy Tours St. George’s
Earlier today [Mar 20], the Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy spent some time in St. George’s getting an update on the ongoing refurbishments in the Town Square and at Pennos Wharf. He was joined by East End MPs Kenneth Bascome and Nandi Outerbridge. Government recently provided the Corporation of St. George’s with a grant of $750,000. The funds... Read more of this article
Photos: St George’s Celebrates New Year’s Eve
The inclement weather yesterday [Dec 31] cleared with lots of time for hundreds of New Year’s Eve revelers to make their way to the Town Square in St George’s for music, entertainment, food and the traditional onion drop. Children had fun throughout the night playing on the blow up slide or running around enjoying themselves with New Year’s... Read more of this article
Photos: St George’s Olde Towne Market
The streets of St George’s were once again be filled with arts, crafts and local foods as this season of the Olde Towne Market came to an end today [Dec 22]. Christmas shoppers and Sunday venturers mingled throughout the old town enjoying the balmy weather and social outing. Amongs those seen on Water Street was former St George’s Mayor and... Read more of this article
Photos: St George’s Olde Towne Market Event
The streets of St George’s were filled with arts, crafts and local foods as the Olde Towne Market got underway on Sunday [Nov 3]. The town saw a bumper crowd of visitors as the opening day for the Towne Market coincided with the Art Walk In The East event and people taking the opportunity to shop the streets in the afternoon and peruse art while... Read more of this article
Photos: Stocks Repaired In St George’s Square
After having spent time with bright yellow caution tape wrapped around the obviously rotting wood, the stocks in the St. George’s Town Square were repaired, with the work taking place yesterday [Aug 21]. The stocks — a popular photo spot for visitors to the island — allow people to put their heads and arms through wooden frames, replicating... Read more of this article
Videos: St. George’s Celebrates 401st Birthday
A host of events is taking place this weekend in St. George’s to mark the 401st birthday of the east end town, with activities including tours, lectures, films, scavenger hunts, reenactments, musical entertainment. The first group of permanent settlers arrived in Bermuda from England on board a ship called the Plough in July 1612. There were... Read more of this article
Photos: Rally Yachts Stopover In St George’s
The Town of St. George’s is busy with approximately 30 visiting yachts taking part in the Arc Europe and Atlantic Cup rallies joining other yachts that stopover in the island while in transit across the Atlantic. The yachts are moored throughout the harbour with the St. George’s Dinghy & Sports Club and Ordnance Island area providing... Read more of this article
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
