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MPs Pass Casino, Municipality & Gas Tax Bills
In an extra sitting of the House of Assembly that lasted until 2am this morning [Oct 3], Members of Parliament passed the Casino Cruise Ship Act, the Municipalities Amendment Act and the Corporation of St. Georges Fund Levy Act. The Casino Cruise Ship Act will see cruise ships allowed to open their casinos while docked in Bermuda, the Municipalities... Read more of this article
Family Karaoke In St. George’s On Saturday
The Corporation of St. George’s Activities Committee will be hosting Family Karaoke in the Square on Saturday [Oct 5] from 8pm until 11pm. They will be having People’s Choice Awards for different age groups with prizes from area St. George’s establishments and individuals. This is a free event and in case of rain, the venue will switch to the... Read more of this article
“Olde Towne Market” To Get Underway In Nov.
The streets of St George’s will once again be filled with arts, crafts and local foods as the next season of the Olde Towne Market is set to get underway next month. The St. George’s Olde Towne street market was initiated by Michelle Wales and Cheryl Hayward Chew in October 2010 and it is now in its 9th season. The market will run every... Read more of this article
St George’s, Somerset Ferry Service Suspended
[Updated] This morning [Sept 26] Transport Ministry said that due to the current inclement weather the St. George’s ferry has been suspended until further notice. The Bermuda Weather Service said today will be cloudy with periods of rain and showers, and has issued a Thunderstorm Advisory valid for this afternoon through tonight. Update 4.20pm: The... Read more of this article
Minister: Committed To Revitalizing St. George’s
As a part of the 2013/14 budget, the Government allocated $360,000 in capital funding to the Corporation of St. George and “we are committed to working with the Corporation to start the process of upgrading the infrastructure,” Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy said today [Sept 25] in the Senate. “Amongst other small projects, the... Read more of this article
Shadow Finance Minister On New Oil & Gas Tax
“Hopefully this won’t hit those who can least afford it,” said Shadow Minister of Finance David Burt, reacting to the planned new tax on oil and gas. The Government tabled a Bill in the House of Assembly on Friday [Sept 20] to raise funds to support St. George’s by levying an additional tax on oil and gas imports landed at the... Read more of this article
St. George’s Foundation To Host Fundraiser
The St. George’s Foundation is hosting the fundraising event “Shipwrecked in St.George’s” on Sunday [Oct 26] from 7pm at the World Heritage Centre Plaza located on Penno’s Wharf, St. George’s. There will be a quiz event with snacks and refreshments and the chance to win a travel voucher worth $10,000. Entry fee to... Read more of this article
St George’s To Host “Movies In The Square”
The Corporation of St. George‟s Activities Committee will be hosting Movies in the Square, Saturday [Sept 7] featuring two movies – “Epic” at 8:30pm and “Who‟s Watching the Kids” at 10:15pm. Both movies are geared for the entire family. A spokesperson said, “The Activities Committee invites everyone to the Olde Towne of St. George... Read more of this article
Slideshow: Selena’s 2013 BBQ Throw Down
Selena’s 4th Annual Causeway BBQ Throw Down & Block Party was held today [Sept 1] on Kindley Field in St George’s, and saw hundreds of people attend to enjoy the event. Barbecue enthusiasts, many previous year participants, converged upon the East End to earn trophies and barbeque bragging rights at the annual contest. The day’s activities... Read more of this article
28 Year Old Man Arrested, Heroin Seized
[Updated] On Tuesday, August 27th police officers executed a search warrant at an Old Maid’s Lane, St. George’s residence and seized what police said is believed to be heroin. “A 28 year old St. George’s man was arrested in connection with the matter and subsequently released on police bail pending further inquiries,” said a police... 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
Sunday: Selena’s 4th Annual BBQ Throw Down
Selena’s 4th Annual Causeway BBQ & Block Party will be held on Sunday, September 1 on Kindley Field in St George’s, and will see barbecue enthusiasts converge upon the East End to earn trophies and barbeque bragging rights. The day’s activities start at 11.00am and go on until 10.00pm with the BBQ contest, a pie eating competition, a... Read more of this article
