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Photos: St George’s Celebrate Cup Match Victory
Hundreds of St George’s supporters turned out this past Friday to celebrate their team’s victory in the 2011 Cup Match Classic. The traditional post-Cup Match victory march saw team captain Oronde Bascome lead the procession from King’s Square to St George’s Cricket Club on horseback. Once they arrived at the Club, they were greeted... Read more of this article
Photos: 2011 Peppercorn Ceremony
The Peppercorn Ceremony which took place this morning [Apr.27] in St. George’s began in 1816 and is now one of Bermuda’s oldest and most colourful traditions. Marked by pomp, circumstance and pageantry, the King’s Square ceremony requires the Governor to accept the annual peppercorn rent paid by Freemasons for use of the State... Read more of this article
Photos: St George’s Olde Towne Market
Vendors and customers came out to the St. George’s Olde Towne Market this afternoon [Mar.13], with this first day of daylight saving bringing bright and sunny weather. Tom Wadson’s stall was busy as always, with shoppers buying fresh vegetables, with Mr Wadson selling out of certain varieties. Triangle Treats Bermuda were on hand to tempt... Read more of this article
Photos: Two Tall Ships in St George’s
There are currently two tall ships berthed in St George’s. The ‘Thor Heyerdahl’ is currently berthed at Pennos Wharf, and the ‘Earl of Pembroke’ can be seen at Ordnance Island. The ‘Earl Of Pembroke‘ is a 100ft 3 masted Barque. She was built in Pukavik, Sweden in the 1940s, and in 1994 was commissioned as the... Read more of this article
Photos: Santa & The Kids In St George’s
St. George’s Town Square had a special visitor last night [Dec 10], as Santa Claus made a visit to the East End of the island as part of their Annual St Georges Christmas Parade. Santa arrived on a fire truck at the end of the parade, and welcomed all the waiting children, giving them all individual gifts of candy and asked them what they wanted for... Read more of this article
Photos: 2010 St George’s Santa Parade
People of all ages congregated in Town Square St. George’s tonight [Dec 10] to enjoy entertainment, food and welcome Santa who arrived on a fire truck. The evening started with the town Mayor Kenny Bascome greeting everyone. On came the parade of Christmas decorated pedal cycles with the Mayor handing out certificates to participants. - - The... Read more of this article
Photos: 2010 St George’s Remembrance Sunday
This morning [Nov 14] the East End honoured Bermuda’s war veterans with a Wreath-Laying ceremony in St George’s, which was followed by a Remembrance Ceremony at St Peter’s Church. Wreaths were laid [video] by dignitaries in attendance including Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester, Premier Paula Cox, St George’s Mayor... Read more of this article
Photo Slideshow: 2010 Remembrance Sunday
This morning [Nov 14], Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester attended a Wreath-Laying ceremony in St George’s, which was followed by a Remembrance Ceremony at St Peter’s Church. Local dignitaries in attendance included Premier Paula Cox, St George’s Mayor Kenny Bascome, Opposition Leader Kim.Swan as well as some of Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Photos: Sea Venture Memorial Unveiled
This afternoon [Nov 11] a new memorial to the Sea Venture was unveiled in St. George’s, overlooking the area where the Sea Venture ran aground over 400 years ago. Over 100 people turned out to witness the event, which started with a shower of rain that produced a beautiful rainbow with both ends hitting the sea close to the location. The town... Read more of this article
Photos: Olde Towne Market Second Week
Today [Nov 7] saw the second week of the Olde Towne Market in St. George’s continue on a great path with the addition of more vendors. Well known local farmer Tom Wadson made his first showing at the market, with a variety of fresh vegetables, poultry, meats and eggs available. Young entrepreneur Jazmyne Saltus was seen busy creating her personal... Read more of this article
Photos: St George’s Old Towne Market
The Old Towne Market launched today [Oct 31] in St. George’s, and saw a strong turnout of Bermudians and visitors out for the market’s debut. There were numerous vendors, arts and crafts, a pumpkin carving competition with prizes provided by Robertson’s, Meyers and Conscious Vibes, Richard Allen AME dancers, free candies & treats... Read more of this article
Photo Slideshow: East End After Hurricane Igor
Many Bermudians were very concerned over how the Airport and Causeway, both of which sustained severe damage after Hurricane Fabian in 2003, would fare during Hurricane Igor. It was with great relief that locals heard that both of them came through with no structural damage, with the Causeway opening yesterday afternoon, and the Airport opening this... Read more of this article
Photos: St George’s Town Floods Out
The storm surge from Hurricane Igor has caused island wide flooding, with word and photos coming in showing St George’s to be turning into a swimming pool before our eyes. The other end of the island has already experienced severe flooding, with the residents of the Boaz Island Condos in Sandy’s dealing with heavy floods, as well as many... Read more of this article
Photos: ARC Transatlantic Sailing Bermuda Leg
Bermuda was a stop along the ARC Europe transatlantic cruising rally, with the sailors departing from Tortola, British Virgin Islands on May 6th, arriving in St George’s, Bermuda days later. After a brief rest in Bermuda, they departed on May 19th for the longest leg of the journey, the 1800 nautical miles passage from Bermuda to the Azores. Gentle... Read more of this article
Market Nights: Lots of Talent, Few Tourists
The Old Towne of St George’s had its first cruise ship visit of the year, and was alive last night with vendors, the gombeys, a ducking stool re-enactment, music, a “dance-off” and more. After twice passing by St George’s and docking in Hamilton due to inclement weather this year, on its third trip Holland America Line’s Veendam... Read more of this article
Pics: Senator Dunked For Nagging in St George’s
At last night’s Market Nights held in St George’s Town Square, UBP Senator Suzanne Roberts-Holshouser was strapped into the ducking stool and plunged into the water for the “crime” of “nagging her husband” following a brief “trial”. The re-enactment is based on a part of Bermuda’s history, as the... Read more of this article
