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St George’s Hosts Teacher Appreciation Day
The Corporation of St. George [CSG] recently held their UNESCO Teacher Appreciation Day event, honouring Todd Fox, Cindy Weeks, Gladstone Thompson, Lisa Swan, Gail Smith and Julie Foggo. At the event, St. George Mayor George Dowling III said, “I would like to welcome you to the World Heritage Site the Town of St. George. We are gathered here today... Read more of this article
Photos: Ordnance Island Phased Revamping
There was an event held to celebrate the phased revamping of Ordnance Island in St George’s, which has seen has the relocation of several of the historic assets, with the Mayor noting that “this phase of the project is only the beginning.” Speaking at the event yesterday, St George’s Mayor George Dowling said, “Good day... Read more of this article
SGF Planning Second Project In St. George
The St. George’s Foundation’s [SGF] next project will include clearing around the Old Lime Kiln located off the Railway Trail at Ferry Point Park in St. George. A spokesperson said, “Following on the success of their first project of clearing the invasive growth from Martello Tower, the second SGF project will see the clearing around the Old... Read more of this article
Strategic Plan For Town Of St. George
The St. George’s Town Council has initiated the development of a strategic plan for the Town of St. George “in order to better serve the community.” A spokesperson said, “In order to better serve the community, the St George’s Town Council has initiated the development of a strategic plan for the Town of St. George. “The... Read more of this article
CSG Cup Match Trash Collection Schedule
The Corporation of St. George [CSG] is informing the public about the Cup Match trash collection for businesses and residents. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George [CSG] would like to inform the public, whose trash is collected by the CSG, that Cup Match trash collection for businesses and residents is as follows: “There will be a... Read more of this article
St. George’s Foundation Restoration Initiative
The St. George’s Foundation will begin the restoration of various assets within the Town of St. George, with the Martello Tower Fort and the Gun Powder Magazine to be restored first. A spokesperson said, “With the renewed energy and funding received from its loyal corporate and individual members combined with a grant from the Bank of Bermuda... Read more of this article
Chairman’s Award Ceremony On July 20
A ceremony will be held to present the Chairman’s Award to the Sanitation & Engineering Workers of the Corporation of St. Georges on Monday, July 20th. A spokesperson said, “A prestigious ceremony has been organized to present The Chairman’s Award to the Sanitation & Engineering Workers of the Corporation of St. Georges. “The Chairman’s... Read more of this article
Street Closure, Al Fresco Dining In St George’s
A portion of Water Street West in St George’s will be closing to vehicular traffic during some portions of the week to “allow the area restaurant to facilitate al fresco dining during the Covid-19 pandemic.” A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George wishes to inform the public of its plan to assist in the rejuvenation of... Read more of this article
St George Welcomes Minister Burch’s Remarks
The Corporation of St. George [CSG] said they “welcome the remarks made in the House of Assembly by Minister Burch.” A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George looks forward to working collaboratively with the Minister, the Council, area MPs and the constituents at large to rejuvenate the Town. “The Corporation of St. George... Read more of this article
Public Access To St. George’s General Meetings
The Corporation of St. George [CSG] continue to meet virtually in order to maintain social distancing and in an effort to provide public access to the meetings they have created a virtual link. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George [CSG] would like to inform the public due to COVID-19 the Mayor and Councilors continue to meet virtually... Read more of this article
Corporation Of St. George Trash Collection
The Corporation of St. George have issued an advisory on their trash collection schedule. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George [CSG] would like to inform the public that following the Bermuda Government’s decision for residents to ‘Shelter in place’, the CSG will be collecting trash according to the below. “Residential trash... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Peppercorn Ceremony Cancelled
The annual Peppercorn Ceremony – which was scheduled to take place on April 22nd — has been cancelled due to Covid-19. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George [CSG] would like to inform the public that the annual Peppercorn Ceremony that was scheduled to take place 22nd April has been cancelled due to Covid-19. A look... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Corporation Of St. George Advisory
St George’s Town Hall and Somers Garden are closed, public restrooms will be closed today, wi-fi and music in King’s Square has ceased, the Corporation of St. George will continue to collect trash as per the normal schedule and the CSG offices are closed, but staff have access to email. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George [CSG]... Read more of this article
Swan Wins St. George’s Councillor Election
Zindziswa Swan has been declared the winner for the seat of Municipal Residents’ Councillor for the Corporation of St. George’s, winning 170 votes [57.05%] to Colin Campbell’s 128 [42.95%]. A Government spokesperson said, “An extraordinary municipal election was held at Penno’s Wharf Cruise Ship Terminal in St. George’s, to return the... Read more of this article
St. George’s Residents’ Councilor Candidates
Two candidates – Colin David Campbell and Zindziswa Ixchel Kim Swan – were nominated for the Residents’ Councilor position in St. George’s. A Government spokesperson said, “At the close of nominations today to return the seat of Residents’ Councilor for the municipality of St. George’s two candidates where nominated. “They... Read more of this article
St. George’s Municipal Election Nomination Day
The nomination day for the extraordinary municipal election in St. George’s is on Thursday [Feb 13] from 11.00am to 1.00pm at Penno’s Wharf Cruise Ship Terminal. A government spokesperson said, “The Parliamentary Registrar today reminded the public that nomination day for the extraordinary municipal residents election in St. George’s is... Read more of this article
