Market Nights cancelled

Market Nights in St. George's were cancelled this week because the town's first cruise ship of the season heading straight to Hamilton.

The Veendam was due to stop in St. George's on Tuesday and anchor at Murray's Anchorage and tender passengers to the town.

However, unsettled weather conditions caused the ship to go straight to Hamilton, docking on Front Street. It was originally scheduled to go to Hamilton yesterday and leave tomorrow morning.

Mayor of St. George's Kenny Bascome said he was disappointed Tuesday's Market Nights — the town's version of Harbour Nights — was cancelled because the community would have come out along with the cruise ship passengers.

Mr. Bascome said the chairperson of the activities board was overseas and her deputy decided to cancel the event.

"I believe we should have still had it," he said. "The chairperson is away and when she comes back, we will sit and have some discussions."

Market Nights is scheduled to begin next Tuesday in King Square.

'Great debate' set

The finals of the "Great Debate" will take place tomorrow at the Heritage Worship Centre, on Dundonald Street.

The competition is being put on by the Parliamentary Registrar's Office in conjunction with the Dynamic Debaters and Learners.

According to a press statement, organisers of the event hope to raise the discussion among young people on the importance of being a part of the electoral process, and why having a voice and a vote is critical to ensuring that the democratic process in Bermuda is sustained.

Tomorrow's final will start at 6 p.m. and is open to the public. For more information call 298-7166.

Backpack stolen

A visitor had his backpack stolen from the basket of his cycle as he was riding back to his hotel.

Police said the 25-year-old New York man was riding the rental bike up the hill to the Fairmont Southampton around 9 p.m. on Tuesday when two men on a motorcycle rode up from behind and removed his black backpack from the basket.

The men then left the scene and the tourist was not injured. The backpack contained items of clothing.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to this incident or anyone with any information to contact the Somerset Criminal Investigation Unit on 234-1010.

Antique coins stolen

A burglar stole antique English coins from a Pembroke home on Monday.

Police said the burglary took place between 7.40 a.m. and 7.40 p.m. at a Shaw Wood Crescent residence.