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25-Year-Old Man Killed In St George’s Collision
[Updated with video] Bermuda has recorded yet another road traffic fatality following the death of a 25-year-old man in a cycle collision in St George’s at 2am this morning [Jan 19]. This marks the second road death in 24 hours, and the third in the past two weeks. The police and other emergency personnel attended the scene on Mullet Bay Road,... Read more of this article
Photos: Car Removed After Crashing Into Pole
Sometime around 2am this morning [Jan 18], a car driver crashed into a utility pole on an embankment on Mullet Bay Road in St George’s. The police and fire service attended the scene, and traffic was reduced to one lane. A tow truck came at around 3am and removed the vehicle from the embankment and wall. We understand the driver and passenger... Read more of this article
Minister, Commissioner & St George’s MPs Meet
Minister of Public Safety Michael Dunkley, Police Commissioner Michael DeSilva, and Sen. Jeffrey Baron held a meeting on Monday [Jan 14], which was also attended by St. George’s MPs Kenneth Bascome and Nandi Davis. L-R: Kenneth Bascome, Sen. Baron, Commissioner DeSilva, Nandi Davis, and Minister Dunkley. Minister Dunkley said, “I suggested this... Read more of this article
Photos: Norwegian Tall Ship Visits St George’s
A Norwegian Tall Ship is presently docked in St George’s, stopping by on her way to the Azores. The Christian Radich is a full rigged ship, named after a Norwegian shipowner. The vessel was built in Sandefjord, Norway in 1937. She is a full rigged three masted steel hull with anoverall length of 73m, that can accommodate 80 passengers. Under... Read more of this article
‘Art On The Town’ To Be Held On Feb 3
The Art on the Town Art and Craft Market is celebrating the ‘month of love’ with its monthly craft market on February 3 in St. George. Located outside CV Cafe and Somers Wharf, the market has grown to include almost 20 vendors, all boasting handmade/designed in Bermuda items. The market takes place from 11 am until 3 pm on the first Sunday... Read more of this article
Wayne Furbert: Hyatt Contract Was Terminated
The former PLP Government terminated the Park Hyatt agreement as a result of their failure to commence the development of the property within the time frame, Shadow Minister of Tourism Wayne Furbert said last night. The construction was supposed to have started some time ago, with initial press statements on the matter stating the resort was scheduled... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: 2013 St George’s New Year’s Eve
[Updated with video] Locals are celebrating the New Year at various parties being hosted this evening across the island, with two open air celebrations being held in both Hamilton and St George’s. Video showing a look at the band, kiddie land, Onion drop and fireworks: The festivities in the east end included live musical entertainment, fireworks,... Read more of this article
St. George’s Ready For New Year’s Eve Fun
The onion will drop at midnight on December 31st, with fireworks to follow as the Town of St George’s celebrates New Year’s Eve with an evening of entertainment lined up. The Onion dropping in St George’s last year: The evening will begin at 7.00pm with musical selections from Black Lion Sound System & Reality Sound System. The... Read more of this article
Police: Multiple Men Involved In Christmas Murder
One man is in custody in connection with the murder of Malcolm Augustus, and the police believe “at least two other men were involved and possibly more,” Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro said today [Dec 27]. The 20-year-old was shot on the St George’s golf course just after midnight on Christmas Day, and a 24-year-old George’s... Read more of this article
Murder Victim Named, 24-Year-Old Man Arrested
The police have identified this morning’s [Dec 25] murder victim as 20-year-old Malcolm Augustus, and said that a 24-year-old George’s man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. At about 12:05am today, there were reports of gunfire in St George’s, and on arrival the police found the victim on St George’s golf course. “The... Read more of this article
20-Yr-Old Man Murdered On Christmas Morning
[Updated: Christmas Day has started off marred with violence, with a 20-year-old man shot and killed on St George's golf course at approximately 12.05am] Sometime around midnight there was a shooting in St George’s and unofficial reports indicate one person may have been injured. Police are maintaining a heavy presence in the east end. Details... Read more of this article
Tribute Paid To Former UBP MP Anita Smith
Former Opposition Leader and St George’s MP Kim Swan paid tribute to Anita Smith, who died recently at age 95. Mrs Smith was elected to Parliament for the United Bermuda Party in 1968, and represented St. George’s North from 1968 to 1980. Mr Swan said: “Cindy and I mourn the passing of former St. George’s Member of Parliament... Read more of this article
