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Photos/Video: U.K. Minister Tours The East
[Updated] Yesterday [Sept.27] Henry Bellingham, Minister for Overseas Territories, was given a guided tour of St. George’s by the Mayor of St. George’s Kenneth Bascome and Town Crier David Frith. He was accompanied by Governor Sir Richard Gozney, UBP Leader Kim Swan, Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith and others. Minister Bellingham... Read more of this article
St. George’s Mayor On Town Cut
St George’s Mayor Kenneth Bascome has asked people, particularly St. George’s residents, to keep an open mind about the debate surrounding the decision to possibly widen the Town Cut. The Bermuda Sun previously reported that widening the Town Cut to accommodate larger cruise ships could involve the virtual demolition of three islands, could... Read more of this article
Dunkley: ‘Open The St. George’s Station 24/7′
Shadow Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley has called for the St George’s Police Station to be open 24/7, saying residents who continue to be concerned for their security have approached him about the matter. “St. George’s has for years been demanding their Police station return to a 24/7 operation. The urgency of their calls... Read more of this article
Photos: Tree Crashes On St George’s Roof
At approximately 4:30pm this afternoon [Sept.15] a tree crashed into the roof of a beauty salon in the Tiger Bay, St George’s area. Cheveux nail technician Shakirah Brangman was inside the building when the tree fell. She described hearing a loud crashing sound that sounded like lightening had struck the building. She went outside to check and... Read more of this article
Man Arrested After Gun Fired In St George’s
A 31-year-old man was arrested this afternoon [Sept.2] after a gun was fired in the Old Military Road, St. George’s area at around 12:20pm today. A police spokesperson said, “Police responded to a confirmed firearm incident in the Old Military Road, St. George’s area around 12:20pm on Friday September 2nd.” “Officers attended the... Read more of this article
OBA To Host Town Hall In St George’s
The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] will host their second Town Hall tomorrow [Sept.1] at 7pm at Penno’s Wharf in St George’s. The theme is “Let’s Get Bermuda Working Again,” and the flyer says the “OBA plan to grow jobs, reduce debt and revive the St George’s economy.” An OBA spokesperson said, “Shadow... Read more of this article
St. George’s Football Program Restructure
St. George’s Cricket Club announced a restructure of their football program for the 2011-2012 seasons. The new structure will align the club’s youth and senior programs to ensure there is an opportunity for participation from the introductory Recreational player, upward through the developmental stages, and leading into the competitive Academy and... Read more of this article
OBA: St. George’s Needs A Cruise Ship
Pat Gordon-Pamplin, Shadow Transport Minister, spoke out after the news that the Veendam cruise ship would move to Hamilton visits only saying, “The best solution for St. George’s is a dedicated weekly cruise ship. This can be achieved, but the Government must commit to making it happen.” Holland America’s Veendam made its inaugural... Read more of this article
Upcoming: St George’s ‘Art in the Park’
Sponsored by the Corporation of St. George’s, local artists, jewellery makers, toy makers, musicians will be exhibiting and selling their arts and crafts at ‘Art in the Park’ from 11am until 3pm on Sunday, August 21st at Somers’ Gardens, St. George’s. The artists include – but are not limited to – Jill Amos Raine, Anne... Read more of this article
Weather: Cruise Ship To Bypass St George’s
The Veendam cruise ship will bypass Murrays Anchorage in St George’s today [Aug.9], and go straight to Hamilton due to weather conditions. The cruise ship normally stops at Murray’s Anchorage on Tuesdays before docking in Hamilton from Wednesdays to Fridays. A spokesperson said, “Please be advised due to the current weather conditions... Read more of this article
Photos: St George’s Celebrate Cup Match Victory
Hundreds of St George’s supporters turned out this past Friday to celebrate their team’s victory in the 2011 Cup Match Classic. The traditional post-Cup Match victory march saw team captain Oronde Bascome lead the procession from King’s Square to St George’s Cricket Club on horseback. Once they arrived at the Club, they were greeted... Read more of this article
Videos: St George’s Celebrate Cup Match Victory
[Updated with videos] Last week he was on the pitch and this week he was riding a horse to St. George’s Cricket Club [SGCC] to celebrate his team’s victory in the 2011 Cup Match Classic. A long standing tradition, the post-Cup Match victory march was held this evening [Aug.5] in St George’s. After team captain Oronde Bascome climbed on... Read more of this article
