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St.George’s Prep Students Clean Up Community
The students of St.George’s Prep did their bit for the community this week by cleaning up trash around St. George’s. A spokesperson said, “The P3 class spent their time at Fort Albert and found everything from tyres to toilet seats. Of course they were suitable equipped with gloves and bags, and were instructed to wash their hand thoroughly... Read more of this article
Flowers Abound As St. George’s “Blooms”
Flowers and plants were highlighted recently in the east end, with several colourful displays highlighting the spring season for the “St George’s in Bloom” event. Displays included a large arrangement donated by Sousa’s featuring a lush green plant bordered by flowers, as well as plants and flowers in urns, a decorative wooden... Read more of this article
2015 Bermuda Day Race To Begin In St George
The Bermuda Half Marathon Derby Committee announced that the 2015 Appleby Bermuda Half Marathon route will be modified to begin in St. George’s. The new route for next year — which has been officially measured and certified as a half marathon — will journey out of St. George’s, along North Shore, up Middle Road/Flatt’s Hill, down Lane... Read more of this article
Olde Town Market Set To Open On May 17th
The Olde Town Market is getting set to open for the first time this year on Saturday, May 17, bringing a wide range of products and services to the pleasant setting of St. George. A spokesperson said, “Stroll the historic streets of the Olde Town of St. George. Browse the boutique shops and experience the European style market of the past, with... Read more of this article
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
Kim Swan: Sell St. George’s As “Exotic Port”
[Updated with slideshow] Former St. George’s MP Kim Swan said St. George’s is “reminded of what it like to be busy once again” due to the arrival of a cruise ship, adding that since there are “limited smaller ships that only call into exotic ports,” we should market St. George’s in such a manner. The Silver... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: East End Crucifixion Reenactment
[Updated with video] Congregations from the St. George’s churches marked today’s [Apr 18] Good Friday holiday by staging their annual reenactment of Jesus’ crucifixion. Crowds of onlookers turned up for the event which recreates Jesus’ walk to Calvary for his crucifixion. The walk included stops at the Unfinished Church, the Salvation... Read more of this article
East End Community Celebrates Easter Season
In the lead up to this weekend’s many activities, the East-End Representatives have decided to host an Easter Community Event today [Apr 16] starting at 4.30pm at the east end of Kindley Field Road giving out free kites while supplies last. A spokesperson said, “The east end community celebrates the easter season on Wednesday, April 16th... Read more of this article
220ft Super-Yacht Docks At Ordnance Island
A trio of visiting yachts — including a 220 ft superyacht — were docked in St. George’s yesterday [Apr 7] lining the Bermuda Yacht Services berth at Ordnance Island. The motor yacht White Cloud arrived yesterday morning, as did the sailing yacht Montigne which is en route to the Azores and only planned to stop in Bermuda for a few... Read more of this article
Research Vessel Dana Returns To St George’s
After spending some time in the Sargasso Sea to investigate the relationship between climate-related changes in the eel’s spawning grounds and the sharp decline of the eel in Europe, the Danish marine research vessel Dana is back in St. George’s again today [Apr 7]. Headed up by the Danish Centre for Marine Research, the expedition involves... Read more of this article
Debate Over Closure Of Swing Bridge Continues
Sail charter operator Jerry Correia is expressing grave concern over the government’s plan to close Swing Bridge for maintenance, outlining the effect that such a move will have on local charter and marine tour businesses. Mr. Correia said, “I need to speak out again one more time as much as I can to try to get our government and the folks... Read more of this article
Car Collision Causes St George’s Traffic Delays
A car collision at around 2.30pm this afternoon [Mar 28] resulted in all traffic temporarily being blocked entering and leaving St. George’s, after a car driver struck a wall on the main road. Emergency personnel attended the scene, and with the assistance of another car driver removed the damaged vehicle from blocking the road at approximately... Read more of this article
