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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
First Cruise Ship Visit Of 2013 For St George’s
[Updated with video] The Wind Star sailed into the east end of Bermuda this evening [Apr 7] with an estimated 144 guests and 88 crew on board. The four-masted 440ft long vessel has 73 guest cabins and over 10,000 square feet of open deck space. Previously scheduled to arrive earlier today, the Wind Star’s delayed arrival marks the first cruise... Read more of this article
Photos: $70 Million Superyacht Stops In Bermuda
[Updated with video] The $70 million super yacht “Lady S” stopped in Bermuda today [Apr 6], and departed from St George’s earlier this afternoon. The 225-foot long vessel is owned by Daniel Snyder, an American billionaire best known as the owner of the Washington Redskins American football team. Built by Dutch company Amels in 2006... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: St George’s PLP Easter Egg Hunt
The Annual PLP Easter Egg Hunt was held yesterday [Mar 30] in Somers Gardens, St. George’s. The event was hosted by Dame Jennifer Smith and Senator Renee Ming. With the help of some teens from the St George’s area, the children were kept busy doing activities such as running, egg-n-spoon races, colouring and the Easter egg hunt. Each child received... Read more of this article
St George’s Olde Towne Market To Kick Off
The next season of the St George’s Olde Towne Market will run on Sundays between 2pm – 6pm on Water Street in St. George’s from 7th April to 28th July. The market is a joint venture born from the activism of those who are interested in seeing the revitalization of St George’s, and generally sees local vendors out selling items including... Read more of this article
Swan: Restoring Golf Will Benefit St. Georges
Golf is a major part of the Bermuda Department of Tourism’s marketing campaign and St. George’s will benefit when golf is restored, said former St George’s MP and golf professional Kim Swan. “The Town of St. George’s has been without a golf course for four years and the absence of this important amenity has been detrimental... Read more of this article
102-Year-Old Tall Ship Visits St George’s
The 102-year-old brigantine ‘Eye of the Wind‘ is currently based at Penno’s in St. George’s, with Captain Cornel Greth from Switzerland and his crew stopping over in Bermuda during their Atlantic-crossing from Saint-Martin to the Azores.The ancient square rigger has previously visited Bermuda as a participant of the Tall Ships Race 2000 and... Read more of this article
St. George’s Sea Cadets Celebrate 40 Years
TS Admiral Somers, the St. George’s unit of the Bermuda Sea Cadet Corps, celebrated its 40th anniversary this weekend, with a Colours ceremony and Inspection, and prizegiving to recognise the achievements of the current cadets. Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Safety Michael Dunkley attended as the Guest of Honour, accompanied by St George’s... Read more of this article
Home Affairs Minister Congratulates Alderman
Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy extended his congratulations to Mr. Anthony Richardson who became the St. George’s Corporation’s newest Alderman last Thursday [Feb 21]. The Corporation of St. George’s held Municipal elections to fill the vacant Alderman post when Mr. Garth Rothwell was appointed Mayor. Mr. Richardson was one... Read more of this article
Group Assaults Man At His St George’s Home
Shortly before 1.30pm today [Feb 22] police responded to a residence in St George’s after a resident reported being assaulted in his home by a group of males. One man is in custody, and the investigation is ongoing. A police spokesperson said, “At 1:25 today (Friday) a complainant attended the Southside Police Station and reported an assault.... Read more of this article
Richardson Wins St George’s Alderman Race
[Updated] Anthony Richardson won the St George’s Alderman’s race last night [Feb 21], defeating three other candidates — Alfonso Harris, Kristin White and Rick Wynn – for the position. Newly elected Mayor of St George’s Garth Rothwell held the position of Deputy Mayor and Alderman in the St George’s Corporation... Read more of this article
Visitors & Locals Mourn The Passing Of “Flea”
The passing of one of St George’s unofficial ambassadors — a cat named “Flea” — is being marked by visitors and locals alike after the feline passed away on Sunday. The cat had a Facebook page — “Friends of Flea in Bermuda” — dedicated to him, which launched in 2010 and saw locals and visitors post... Read more of this article
