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Videos: Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Church Service
A Service of Thanksgiving for the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth was held on Sunday [June 3] at St. Peter’s Church in St. George’s. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, celebrating her Diamond Jubilee, re-designated St. Peter’s Church as ‘Their Majesties Chappell’, in honour of the church’s 400th anniversary. Governor & Dignitaries... Read more of this article
Photos: Rubber Duck Derby Fundraiser
Ordnance Island in St. George’s played host to both rubber ducks and humans on Sunday afternoon [June 3] as the Rubber Duck Derby got underway. Inclement weather threatened to upset the afternoon’s activities but the sun came out and pleasant weather was the order of the day. The major sponsor for this event is BELCO, who have generously sponsored... Read more of this article
Photos/Videos: Beached 17-Ft Minke Whale Dies
[Updated with photos/videos] At sometime before noon today [May 31] a 17-foot whale was discovered on a small beach area in an enclosure in St George’s located in the vicinity of the Meyer Boat Slip. Local boaters spotted the whale at approximately 11.30am and called in the report, although at first they were unsure what it was [whale, dolphin... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Fort St Catherine Open House
In celebration of Heritage Month, the Department of Parks today [May 26] hosted an open house at Fort St. Catherine in St. George’s. The fort was opened to encourage the public to come out and see the recently completed renovations and new exhibits. Fort St. Catherine is a part of the east end UNESCO World Heritage Site. The original fort was built... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Fort St. Catherine Open House
In celebration of Heritage Month, the Department of Parks, Ministry of Public Works, will host an open house at Fort St. Catherine, St. George’s on Saturday, May 26th, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and the public is encouraged to come out and see the recently completed renovations and new exhibits at the fort. Related Stories “Temporary... Read more of this article
PLP Confirm Dame Jennifer To Run In St George’s
[Updated with video] The PLP held a press conference in St George’s this afternoon [May 15], and confirmed that Dame Jennifer Smith will be their candidate for Constituency #1 St. George’s North. Dame Jennifer presently holds the seat having won 51.35% of the vote vs the UBP’s Kenneth Bascome [474-449] in the 2007 General Election. The... Read more of this article
Firefighters Extinguish Boat Fire in St George’s
Just before 5pm this afternoon [May 14] a blaze broke out on a boat which located in the vicinity of the St George’s Community Centre, sending plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky. Bermuda Fire Service spokesperson Lieutenant Wenda Roberts said they responded with three vehicles, seven personnel, and quickly extinguished the fire. Both... Read more of this article
Photos: 2012 Service Honouring James Darrell
The Annual Commemorative Service for King’s Pilot James ‘Jemmy’ Darrell was held yesterday [Apr.14] in St. George’s, with the service celebrating the life of the freed slave who become the first black man to own a home in Bermuda. The Vestry And The Friends Of St. Peter’s Church, the Pilot Warden and the Branch Pilots Of Bermuda hosted the... Read more of this article
Photos: Somerset Over 40s Win R.O Smith Trophy
Somerset won the Over 40s R.O Smith Trophy yesterday [Apr.14] after they met up with the St. George’s Over 40s at the Wellington Oval. The crowds loudly cheered their teams on as the game played out with many moments causing great laughter. Shaun Roberts gave the visiting Somerset Over 40s team the lead in the first half when his long range shot... Read more of this article
75-Yr-Old Pedestrian Injured In Accident
A 75-year-old woman was injured yesterday [Apr.11] after a car struck her while she was walking in St. George’s. “Around 2:50pm on Wednesday April 11th, police and first responders attended a reported collision on York Street in St. George’s between a car and a pedestrian,” said a police spokesperson. “The pedestrian, a 75 year... Read more of this article
“Athena” Superyacht Docks In St George’s
One of the largest privately owned sailboats in the world arrived in St. George’s Harbour on Sunday [Apr.8] morning and is now berthed at Ordnance Island. The Cayman registered mega yacht Athena is an approximately 300 feet long schooner. The visiting mega yacht has 17 people on board and arrived while on route from the Caribbean to the United... Read more of this article
East End Stages Traditional Walk To Calvary
East End residents followed in the footsteps of Jesus Christ on Good Friday [Apr. 6], with congregations from the various St. George’s churches staging their annual reenactment of the Easter story. Hundreds of onlookers turned up for the interdenominational event which recreates Jesus’ walk to Calvary for his crucifixion. The walk included... Read more of this article
