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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
Travel Writer: Step Back In Time In St. George’s
St. George not only offers visitors the visual delights of signature Bermuda pastel homes but also an opportunity to step back in time to absorb the island’s long and alluring history, a top travel blogger says today [Apr. 2]. Susan Fogwell – whose travel articles have been published in “The Los Angeles Times”, “Orlando... Read more of this article
Police Visit East End Primary School
Earlier this week, the East End Primary School held a Career Day, and were visited by the police eastern community action team. The police team was accompanied by Willen the police dog with handler Constable Terry-Lynn Paynter and a police motorcycle with Constable Duncan Paynter. Related Stories Photos: St Georges Prep School Sports Day St. George’s... Read more of this article
Police Operation In East End, Five Arrests Made
Police were seen earlier today [Mar.27] searching both land and water in the East End. A police spokesperson confirmed that police were conducting an “operation” in the East End, and that divers have recovered property from area waters and that five arrests have been made so far. Officers could be seen patrolling on land in the region of... Read more of this article
Minister To Host “East End Discussion”
Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief will host an “East End Discussion” on Thursday, 29 March at 7pm at Penno’s Wharf terminal in St George’s The Minister will be supported by senior officers from the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service as well as The Bermuda Police Service. Updates will be provided on all aspects of... Read more of this article
St Peter’s Church Offers Students Wi-Fi
St Peter’s Church in St George’s is offering a modern technological twist on the concept of opening their doors to the needy, with the 400-year-old Church offering free wifi access to students off visiting sailboats this past Sunday. Over the weekend, students from visiting sailing and training boats could be seen sitting on the Church’s... Read more of this article
Two Suspected Burglars Arrested
The police commended a member of the public who reported suspicious activity in their neighbourhood on Wednesday [Mar.7], resulting in two suspected burglars being arrested, and the suspected stolen property being recovered. At around 2:30pm yesterday police responded to the reported burglary at a Slippery Hill, St. George’s residence and arrested... Read more of this article
Tall Ship “Thor Heyerdahl” Returns
Arriving on the heels of the departing Sail Training Vessel “Eendracht”, another tall ship training vessel “Thor Heyerdahl” is presently berthed at Penno’s Wharf in St. George’s. The vessel, enroute from Havana, Cuba to Horta, Azores will be here for approximately one week. The training tall ship has thirty two students... Read more of this article
Fire Service Respond In St George’s
At approximately 1.30pm this afternoon [Feb.28] the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service responded to a small brush fire in the Barry Road area in St George’s, near the junction with Hedgerow Lane. Two fire vehicles responded with approximately seven personnel, and swiftly extinguished the small blaze. Related Stories Photos: Fire Erupts At... Read more of this article
Training Vessel Eendracht Visits Bermuda
The Dutch-flagged sail training vessel “Eendracht” left St. George’s yesterday [Feb.27] after stopping by the island for a crew transfer. The vessel sails as a training vessel and arrived in Bermuda from Marigot, St. Martin and is now en route to Horta, Azores. Eendracht is one of Holland’s largest three-mast schooners and participates... Read more of this article
St George’s: ‘Most Picturesque Village’
Budget Travel has named St. George’s as one of the “World’s 16 Most Picturesque Villages.” “Spend a few minutes in these 16 villages and you’ll realize that quaint and charming aren’t just adjectives, they are a way of life,” said the travel magazine. Their description of St. George’s said, “St.... Read more of this article
Olde Towne Market To Kick Off
The next season of the Olde Towne Market will run on Saturdays between 11:00am – 4:00pm in St. George’s. The first session in 2012 will run from Saturday March 3rd, 2012 to Saturday April 14th, 2012. They will have a two week break and then run for 8 weeks, followed by 5 weeks until the end of July. The organizers are seeking new vendors,... Read more of this article
