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First “Unsung Hero”: Wilfred Furbert
At yesterday’s [Feb.13] press briefing on 2011 tourism statistics, Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert introduced a new quarterly initiative called “Unsung Heroes” saying “the aim of this programme is to recognise individuals in our community who do not directly work in hospitality, but carry out deeds that impact the tourism industry.”... Read more of this article
48-Yr-Old Man Dies Following Accident
[Updated - Police confirm a 48-year-old American man died] Earlier this evening [Feb.5] an accident involving a motorcycle and a water truck occurred on Wellington Street in St George’s. Emergency personnel tended to the injured rider until the ambulance arrived and transported him to hospital, with what is understood to be serious injuries.... Read more of this article
Police ID Man: Michael Wilkinson
The police have confirmed the identity of the gentleman found in St George’s yesterday [Jan.7] as 57-year-old Michael Wilkinson, who lived on a boat in the St. George’s area. An autopsy is anticipated, however the police said his death does not appear to be suspicious. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now... Read more of this article
Man’s Body Found In St George’s
[Updated with video] The Fire Service, Police Service and an ambulance were all seen responding to the Swing Bridge, St George’s area, and Bernews understands that a body has been discovered in the water. At approximately 11.30am the ambulance left, however it left at a slow speed without the siren on. As of 11.50am the Police continue to stay... Read more of this article
Photos: 2012 New Year’s Eve Outdoor Events
Bermudians welcomed in 2012 at public events in Hamilton and St. George’s last night [Dec.31], with revellers thronging the streets of both municipalities for live entertainment and Onion drops to mark midnight. The dropping of an illuminated Bermuda onion is a uniquely local contribution to New Year festivities, first introduced at the East... Read more of this article
St George’s Prepares For New Year’s Eve
Town Square in St George’s is buzzing with activity as the Town prepares to host its New Year’s Eve celebrations tonight [Dec.31]. The band is onstage setting up their equipment, smoke machines are being tested for the light show, the mechanical bull ride is being set up, food vendors are setting up and more. The onion has been raised... Read more of this article
St Peter’s Church 400th Christmas
Bermuda’s first church, St. Peter’s in St. George’s, began celebrating its 400th Christmas tonight [Dec.24]. Starting at 11pm, the Christmas Eve Candelight Service was held at St. Peter’s, believed to be the oldest continuously used Anglican church in the Western hemisphere. The congregation joined in singing Christmas hymns including... Read more of this article
Video: Small Brush Fire In St. George’s
The Bermuda Fire Service responded to a report of a brush fire in the Wellington, St. George’s area last night [Dec.21] at approximately 9:45pm. Police had a portion of Wellington Hill closed as Fire Service personnel went about wetting down the area. Two Fire Service vehicles with approximately seven personnel and one police car attended the... Read more of this article
Rider Arrested After Striking Parked Bus
Yesterday [Dec.20] a 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after crashing his motorcycle into a parked bus in the middle of the afternoon. A police spokesperson said, “Around 2:30pm on Tuesday December 20th, police attended a reported collision on York Street in St. George’s. It appears that a bus was stationary at a bus... Read more of this article
Christmas Eve Shopping In St. George’s
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce’s East End Division is partnering with the Corporation of St. George, local merchants and other East End businesses to offer Bermudians and visitors alike a festive way to kick off the Christmas holidays. In making the announcement East End Divisional Chair Cheryl Hayward Chew noted; “This Saturday last minute shoppers... Read more of this article
New Year’s Eve Celebration In St. George’s
There will be a hot time in the Olde Towne on New Year’s Eve as a group of volunteers has stepped in to save St. George’s annual festivities. East End citizens and businesses determined to draw more people to recession-ravaged St. George’s have ensured the traditional New Year’s Eve event will take place through their donations and manpower... Read more of this article
Last Olde Towne Market Of 2011
[Cancelled] St. George’s last Olde Towne Market for the year will be held on Sunday [Dec.17], offering everything from home-made jams and preserves to Christmas gift baskets for those thinking of putting authentically Bermudian presents under their trees. Water Street will be lined with stalls when the popular East End event gets underway at 2... Read more of this article
