Politics It’s official: Municipalities reforms struck down by Senate Independent and opposition senators vote against the Municipalities Reform Act 2026 Independent and opposition senators vote against the Municipalities Reform Act 2026 Mar 26, 2026 7:59 AM
Politics Senate rejects controversial municipalities amendment The Act aimed at a rewrite of local governance is defeated in a vote of 6 to 5 The Act aimed at a rewrite of local governance is defeated in a vote of 6 to 5 Mar 19, 2026 8:02 AM
General East End mayor questions realities of municipality reform Quinell Francis says residents are sceptical of the Municipalities Reform Act, but hope to maintain control over the historic area Quinell Francis says residents are sceptical of the Municipalities Reform Act, but hope to maintain control over the historic area Mar 18, 2026 8:08 AM
Politics Controversial municipality legislation approved City of Hamilton responds after a change in governance passes 19 to 11 in the House of Assembly City of Hamilton responds after a change in governance passes 19 to 11 in the House of Assembly Mar 16, 2026 8:00 AM
Politics Battle over fate of municipalities back in House Reforms dating back to 2008, decried as a takeover of Hamilton and St George, go back to the House Reforms dating back to 2008, decried as a takeover of Hamilton and St George, go back to the House Mar 12, 2026 7:20 AM
General Corporation staff rescue New Year’s onion from rats The Corporation of St George is also preserving the traditional look of an old-time wall that collapsed at Somers Garden The Corporation of St George is also preserving the traditional look of an old-time wall that collapsed at Somers Garden Jan 14, 2026 7:52 AM
Editorials Government should rethink municipalities changes A victory in the Privy Council was not an endorsement of the plan to eliminate elected councils A victory in the Privy Council was not an endorsement of the plan to eliminate elected councils Oct 13, 2025 8:00 AM
General Dog owners urged to pick up after pets at East End Corporation of St George’s says it may be forced to extend a ban in its gardens to other public places Corporation of St George’s says it may be forced to extend a ban in its gardens to other public places Oct 04, 2025 8:00 AM
Event Cup Match Extravaganza cancelled because of rain St George’s event to unofficially launch the Annual Classic was scheduled to be held tonight St George’s event to unofficially launch the Annual Classic was scheduled to be held tonight Jul 18, 2025 4:14 PM
Budget DeSilva defers to court ruling on municipalities changes The municipalities minister says that planned changes to the running of the two bodies are not set in stone The municipalities minister says that planned changes to the running of the two bodies are not set in stone May 08, 2025 7:59 AM
Politics Municipal elections on hold as Privy Council deliberates The postponement is said to avoid confusion in the event of a “significant” change to their governance after courts decide The postponement is said to avoid confusion in the event of a “significant” change to their governance after courts decide Mar 24, 2025 5:21 PM
Politics Government bids to push back date for municipal elections The long-running legal saga with City Hall takes another twist The long-running legal saga with City Hall takes another twist Mar 24, 2025 7:59 AM
Politics Uncertain future for leadership in Hamilton and St George One Bermuda Alliance and Mayor of Hamilton Charles Gosling ask municipalities minister to clarify if elections will be held One Bermuda Alliance and Mayor of Hamilton Charles Gosling ask municipalities minister to clarify if elections will be held Mar 11, 2025 5:23 PM
General Olde Towne celebrates love and Black history The late Sir E.T. Richards, E.F. Gordon and Reverend John Stephenson are featured in its February newsletter The late Sir E.T. Richards, E.F. Gordon and Reverend John Stephenson are featured in its February newsletter Feb 11, 2025 4:03 PM
Politics Corporation of Hamilton needs reform for good of Bermuda, court told The Privy Council in London heard arguments yesterday about whether Parliament should be allowed to abolish municipal elections The Privy Council in London heard arguments yesterday about whether Parliament should be allowed to abolish municipal elections Dec 13, 2024 7:50 AM
General Christmas event in St George on Saturday The event features Santa’s arrival and a host of family-friendly activities The event features Santa’s arrival and a host of family-friendly activities Dec 12, 2024 5:03 PM
General Corporation of St George reschedules council meeting Items on the agenda include money for town’s signature New Year’s Eve event Items on the agenda include money for town’s signature New Year’s Eve event Nov 01, 2024 7:41 AM
Tourism Food festival cancelled after falling victim to wet weather The event was due to be held this Sunday in St George but wet weather has again been forecast The event was due to be held this Sunday in St George but wet weather has again been forecast Sep 20, 2024 12:17 PM
General Ticketing system for St George’s Seafood Festival Visitors can purchase tickets online or at the festival on September 15 for food and beverages, among other items Visitors can purchase tickets online or at the festival on September 15 for food and beverages, among other items Aug 29, 2024 5:48 PM
General Cup Match Extravaganza in St George draws crowds Spectators at last Friday’s event enjoy dance performances and a family fun zone, among other attractions Spectators at last Friday’s event enjoy dance performances and a family fun zone, among other attractions Jul 24, 2024 12:43 PM
Tourism Town crier of St George stands down E. Michael Jones claims he is tired of playing politics at the Corporation of St George E. Michael Jones claims he is tired of playing politics at the Corporation of St George Jun 26, 2024 7:57 AM
Education Rabain speaks on World Poetry Day Minister discusses art form with East End Primary, St George’s Preparatory and St David’s Primary students Minister discusses art form with East End Primary, St George’s Preparatory and St David’s Primary students Mar 24, 2024 8:00 AM
Opinion Writer Gutted about the Olde Towne Michael Fahy outlines five priority items that need addressing to restore St George to its former glories Michael Fahy outlines five priority items that need addressing to restore St George to its former glories Feb 16, 2024 8:00 AM
Tourism St George’s Seafood Festival returns The event is free, but a VIP experience with premium seating, a complimentary bar and a VIP Seafood menu is available The event is free, but a VIP experience with premium seating, a complimentary bar and a VIP Seafood menu is available Aug 29, 2023 11:33 AM
Local Business St George trying to attract more local businesses One of the advantages to setting up a business in the Olde Towne is no municipal taxes, but that is also causing hiccups to redevelopment One of the advantages to setting up a business in the Olde Towne is no municipal taxes, but that is also causing hiccups to redevelopment Aug 07, 2023 8:00 AM
General Cup Match Extravaganza set for King’s Square Corporation of St George is looking to attract vendors interested in selling their wares at the event on July 21 Corporation of St George is looking to attract vendors interested in selling their wares at the event on July 21 Jul 04, 2023 3:23 PM
Politics New day for Olde Towne as mayor thanks previous team The historical links overseas and special status of St George are to be burnished by its new council The historical links overseas and special status of St George are to be burnished by its new council Jun 09, 2023 7:57 AM
Politics New mayor elected for St George as Hamilton post uncontested Quinell Francis won the East End contest with a majority of just eight over George Dowling III in what could be the last corporation elections Quinell Francis won the East End contest with a majority of just eight over George Dowling III in what could be the last corporation elections May 12, 2023 8:10 AM
General St George community projects awarded $100,000 The money has come from Unesco and has been split between four organisations The money has come from Unesco and has been split between four organisations May 12, 2023 7:35 AM
Politics Head-to-head clash for Mayor of St George reaches climax today Former holder of the office Quinell Francis is seeking to topple the incumbent, George Dowling III Former holder of the office Quinell Francis is seeking to topple the incumbent, George Dowling III May 11, 2023 12:26 PM
