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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
Plough Weekend For St. George’s 401st Birthday
The St. George’s Business Development Association will be hosting the ”Plough Weekend” to celebrate St. George’s 401st birthday on Saturday [July 20] and Sunday [July 21]. The event organisers said, “In 1612, three years after the initial shipwreck that left Sir George Somers and group stranded on our shores and two years after they left,... Read more of this article
Plough Weekend” For St. George’s 401st Birthday
The St. George’s Business Development Association will be hosting the ”Plough Weekend” to celebrate St. George’s 401st birthday on Saturday July 20, and Sunday, July 21. The event organisers said, “Plough Weekend, named after the settlers’ ship that came to Bermuda in 1612 and established the town, will celebrate that St.... Read more of this article
Family Movie Night In St George’s Square
The St. George’s Corporation Events Committee will host their “Movies on the Square” event on Saturday, July 13th. From 6pm in King’s Square, there will be buskers and entertainers performing until the first movie starts at 8.30pm, and a second movie will screen at 10.15pm. The event is free, and food and snacks will be for... Read more of this article
Police Meeting For St. George’s Residents
Eastern Area Commander Chief Inspector Tracy Adams along with Eastern Community Action Team officers will be hosting a community meeting for St. George’s residents on Monday [June 24] at Ebenezer Methodist Church hall from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. “At the meeting Chief Inspector Adams will make a brief presentation, introduce residents to their parish... Read more of this article
Small Brush Fire Extinguished In St. George’s
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and police responded to a brush fire earlier this evening [June 20] in the area of the eighth hole at the St George’s Golf Course. At approximately 6.00pm, three vehicles with what appeared to be approximately seven personnel attended the scene and extinguished the fire. Related Stories Photos: Fire Erupts... Read more of this article
Photos: Blessing Of The Boats, Held Since 1849
A Bermudian tradition that dates back to the mid 1800s took place this morning [June 9], with Reverend David Raths being rowed from St George’s to St David’s to bless boats that had gathered. The “Blessing of the Boats” arises from the long established connection of the people of St David’s Island with the fishing and boat-pilot occupations... Read more of this article
St George Police Station Re-Opens After Repairs
The repairs to the St. George’s Police Station have been completed and the station was re-opened as of Wednesday [June 5]. The station will be in operation from 8am – 8pm Monday – Thursday, and from 8am – midnight on weekends. Chief Inspector Tracy Adams, Eastern Area Commander, said: “The Bermuda Police Service is pleased... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Fire On Island In St George’s
[Updated with video] The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service rushed to the east end this evening [May 31], after a fire broke out on an island in St George’s. Members of the public were using initially buckets to collect water to pour on the fire, as smoke could be seen pouring out in the air. The fire is still blazing at this time, and we will... Read more of this article
Students Step Back In Time For Heritage Month
Students at St. George’s Prep School stepped back in time during Heritage Month by donning period costumes and learning about different aspects of Bermuda’s history. An entire day was given over to celebrating Bermuda’s culture, beginning with visits to historic sites and museums in and around St. George’s. Students from first... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Summer Art Walk At The East End
St. George’s has become something of an artists’ haven in recent years with galleries and studios popping up throughout the Olde Town’s winding streets. On June 15, the St. George’s Events Committee will be hosting its first ever Summer Art Walk in the East from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. “A self guided-walking tour, the Art... Read more of this article
BNG To Open St George’s Satellite Location
The Bermuda National Gallery [BNG] will be opening a satellite location in St. George’s. Called BNG East, the site will be located on the first floor of historic Bridge House, a Bermuda National Trust property: 1 Bridge Street. A spokesperson said, “The opportunity to open a satellite in St. George’s is one that has been explored for a few... Read more of this article
